Marina public meetings in 2021

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider several routine items, including extending remote meeting authority, approving contracts for the Imjin Parkway project, and a conditional airport use permit for Joby Aero. The most significant action is a resolution to spend approximately $310,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for local businesses that took COVID-19 loans and for one-time premium pay for eligible city employees. The council will also receive an updated report on the sports center financial analysis.

• Resolution to spend $310,000 in ARPA funds for COVID-19 business loans and employee premium pay
• Amendment No. 1 to Kimley-Horn agreement for Imjin Parkway design services
• Agreement with Harris and Associates for Imjin Parkway construction management
• Conditional Airport Use Permit for Joby Aero, Inc. for ground testing at Marina Municipal Airport
• Resolution to continue remote teleconferenced meetings through January 13, 2022

The City Council voted 4-0-1 to proceed with consultant recommendations for the sports center project, directing staff to begin design of all three facilities (sports center, outdoor pavilion, aquatic center) in preparation for a 2022 bond. The council also approved spending the $3.5 million budgeted for design and construction of the new sports center and other buildings, and directed staff to consider upgrading to a commercial kitchen. The consent agenda was approved 4-0-1, including a resolution authorizing remote meetings through January 13, 2022, and agreements for the Imjin Parkway project.

• Approved consent agenda including remote meeting resolution and Imjin Parkway contracts (4-0-1)
• Directed staff to begin design of sports center, outdoor pavilion, and aquatic center for 2022 bond (4-0-1)
• Approved spending $3.5 million budgeted for design and construction of new sports center (4-0-1)
• Directed staff to consider upgrading to commercial kitchen in sports center design (4-0-1)
• No reportable action taken in closed session

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for December 9, 2021, due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting will be held on January 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 211 Hillcrest Avenue. City Hall will be closed from December 23, 2021, through January 3, 2022.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2022
• City Hall closed December 23, 2021 through January 3, 2022

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to consider several traffic-safety action items, including installing a red curb on Abrams Drive, following up on prior intersection issues, and addressing raceway and foot-traffic concerns. The committee may take action on any of these items and will also consider Public Works requests for a guard rail and another red curb. No discussion items are listed.

• Red Curb on Abrams Drive within Seahaven
• Follow Up - 9th Street & Lighthouse Lane, and 3rd & Boardwalk Avenue
• Raceway on Abdy Way & Foot traffic on Reservation Road
• Install guard rail between 2nd Ave & Highway 1
• Red Curb at Carmel & Vaughn Avenues

The Traffic Advisory Committee took action on several traffic items. It approved installing red paint for a red curb at Carmel and Vaughn Avenues. Other items were deferred for further study, including re-evaluating sight distances at 9th Street & Lighthouse Lane and 3rd & Boardwalk Avenue, a speed survey on Abdy Way, and a guardrail evaluation between 2nd Avenue and Highway 1. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved red curb installation at Carmel & Vaughn Avenues
• Deferred sight distance re-evaluation at 9th & Lighthouse and 3rd & Boardwalk to January 2022
• Deferred speed survey on Abdy Way to February 2022
• Deferred guardrail evaluation between 2nd Ave & Highway 1 to February 2022

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 7, 2021, with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes consent items, resolutions, and other actions. Key items include authorizing the City Manager to enter into a hotel development agreement with Dadwal Management Group for the Dunes Opportunity Site 1A, and an informational session on conservation and development prioritization for a Monterey Gilia incidental take permit.

• Resolution to accept $236,290 donation from Annemarie Shein Living Trust, split between Police and Fire departments
• Resolution authorizing participation in nationwide opioid settlement litigation with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals
• Resolution authorizing expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to management agreements with Greystar California, Inc. for Abrams B and Preston Park housing areas
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute Memoranda of Understanding with Marina Professional Fire Fighters Association and Marina Public Safety Management Employees Association

The Marina City Council approved a consent agenda (5-0) that included accepting a $236,290 donation for police and fire, approving the 2022 meeting schedule, and other routine items. The council also authorized the City Manager to give an option exercise notice to Marina Community Partners for the hotel site (Resolution 2021-133, 5-0) and to continue negotiating a hotel development agreement with Dadwal Management Group, with a final agreement to return for approval (5-0). The meeting included informational discussions on protecting the Monterey Gilia and a sports center report, which was continued to December 14, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda minus item 8f(5), with correction to appoint Nancy Amadeo to Salinas Valley Northern Mosquito Abatement District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-133 authorizing option exercise notice to Marina Community Partners for hotel site (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to continue negotiating hotel development agreement with Dadwal Management Group, including LEED Platinum and phase 2 repurchase formula (5-0)
• Directed staff to work with Fred Watson on options to protect Monterey Gilia while allowing development
• Continued sports center report to December 14, 2021
• Accepted $236,290 donation from Annemarie Shein Living Trust for police and fire departments (part of consent agenda)
• Approved 2022 City Council meeting schedule (part of consent agenda)
• Approved participation in Nationwide Opioid Settlement Litigation (part of consent agenda)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council, meeting jointly with several boards, will consider consent items including accounts payable, a street resurfacing bid call, and a solid waste ordinance, and will discuss extending a California-American Water test well permit, resuming commissions, and a conservation prioritization session for a Monterey Gilia incidental take permit. Closed session includes real property negotiations for the Dunes hotel site, Building 529, and other properties.

• Accounts payable checks totaling $589,526.87 plus $475.73 for Successor Agency
• Resolution to advertise and call for bids for Annual Street Resurfacing 2021 Phase 2
• Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.04 'Garbage Disposal' with 'Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal'
• Discussion on California-American Water's request to extend slant test well permit to February 28, 2023
• Public input session on Prioritization of Conservation and Development Areas for Monterey Gilia incidental take permit

The City Council took a reportable action in closed session to conclude real estate negotiations with Blackridge Colorado, Petrovich S3d Partners, Cambria Hotel, Kuber Arizona, and Dadwal Management Group for the Dunes on Monterey Bay hotel site, with a 4-0 vote (Berkley absent). In open session, the council approved the consent agenda (minus two pulled items) and separately adopted Ordinance 2021-06 on recycling and solid waste disposal. The council also directed staff to prepare a letter to the California Coastal Commission regarding a slant test well permit extension, and voted to continue the meeting to address remaining items.

• Concluded real estate negotiations for Dunes hotel site (4-0, Berkley absent)
• Approved consent agenda minus items 8f(1) and 8l(1) (4-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-06 on recycling and solid waste (4-0-1)
• Directed staff to prepare letter to Coastal Commission on slant well permit (4-0-1)
• Agendized Tree Committee and Design Review Board to appoint public advisor; continued Recreation Commission; appointed liaison to Public Works Commission; waited on Economic Development Commission (3-2)
• Accepted Dunes Promenade presentation and directed staff to consider issues raised (5-0)
• Moved item on committee assignments to December 7, 2021

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This is a special meeting of the Marina City Council and several affiliated bodies, held remotely. The agenda consists entirely of a closed session to discuss four existing lawsuits and one potential case, all related to groundwater sustainability and a coastal development permit. No public action items are scheduled; the only open-session item is a report on any actions taken in closed session.

• Closed session on litigation: City of Marina v. County of Monterey (Case No. 19CV005270)
• Closed session on litigation: California-American Water Company v. City of Marina GSA (validity of Sustainability Plan)
• Closed session on litigation: City of Marina v. All Persons Interested (Monterey County GSP, Case No. 21CV000493)
• Closed session on appeal to California Coastal Commission over denial of slant intake wells permit
• Closed session on one potential case of anticipated litigation

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to consider two action items: the unpaved road, parking spaces, and stored vehicles on Del Monte Blvd frontage at the Beach Rd roundabout, and the installation of 4-way stops at The Dunes. No discussion items are listed. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Del Monte Blvd frontage @ Beach Rd Roundabout: unpaved road, parking spaces, vehicles stored on road
• 4-way stops at The Dunes

The Traffic Advisory Committee directed police to enforce parking violations on Del Monte Blvd frontage at Beach Rd roundabout and tasked Public Works to coordinate with property management on site solutions. It also ordered sight distance and stop sign warrant analyses for intersections at The Dunes. No formal votes were taken; actions were assigned to staff.

• Directed PD to enforce parking violations on Del Monte Blvd frontage at Beach Rd roundabout
• Directed PW to coordinate with property management on site solutions and right-of-way improvements
• Directed PW to conduct sight distance analysis for Boardwalk/3rd and Lighthouse/9th
• Directed PW to conduct stop sign warrant analysis for Lighthouse/9th
• Directed PW to discuss outstanding Sea Haven items with developer at next meeting

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold a public hearing on a new recycling and solid waste ordinance, consider amending the GreenWaste franchise agreement, and discuss resuming commissions. The agenda also includes routine consent items, closed-session litigation and negotiations, and a public input session on conservation prioritization for a Monterey Gilia permit.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021- repealing Chapter 8.04 'Garbage Disposal' and adding new Chapter 8.04 'Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal'
• Resolution to amend franchise agreement with GreenWaste Recovery, Inc. (GWR)
• Resolution approving call for bids for Imjin Pkwy Widening Project
• Resolution approving call for bids for Glorya Jean-Tate Park Bicycle Pump Track
• MOU with Marina Professional Fire Fighters Association and Marina Employees' Association for salary adjustments

The City Council introduced and waived further reading of Ordinance 2021- (repealing Chapter 8.04 'Garbage Disposal' and adding a new Chapter 8.04 'Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal') with a 5-0 vote, directing staff to explore adjustments for low-income and senior ratepayers. The Council also approved Resolution No. 2021-114, amending the franchise agreement with GreenWaste Recovery, Inc., including a public education and outreach section with a $15,345 amount. Additionally, the Council approved resolutions to advertise and call for bids for the Glorya Jean-Tate Park Bicycle Pump Track (4-0-1) and the Imjin Pkwy Widening Project (5-0). The meeting was extended past 11:30 PM to complete the Imjin Parkway item.

• Introduced Ordinance 2021- (recycling and solid waste) with 5-0 vote, directing staff to study low-income/senior rate adjustments
• Approved Resolution 2021-114 amending GreenWaste franchise agreement, adding public education section with $15,345 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-115 for advertising and call for bids for Glorya Jean-Tate Park Bicycle Pump Track (4-0-1, Burnett dissenting)
• Approved Resolution 2021-116 for advertising and call for bids for Imjin Pkwy Widening Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus items 8e(1), 8e(2), 8g(1), 8g(2) (4-0-1, Berkley absent)
• Extended meeting to complete Imjin Parkway item (4-1, Burnett dissenting)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled October 28, 2021 meeting due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for November 11, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 211 Hillcrest Avenue. This notice is purely procedural; no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting: November 11, 2021, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Avenue

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council, sitting jointly with several boards, will consider routine consent items including a $471,900 bid award for the Building 533 Exterior Improvement Project at the airport, a police union memorandum of understanding, and accounts payable totaling $469,737.96. The council will also receive an informational presentation on the Storm Water Program, consider an amendment to the Save the Whales storm water services agreement, discuss options for an Affordable Housing Fund, and discuss reinstatement of commissions. A public hearing on the Marina Station development agreement assignment was removed at the request of proponents.

• Award $471,900 bid to Color New Company for Building 533 Exterior Improvement Project at Marina Municipal Airport
• Approve MOU with Marina Police Officers Association and salary schedule adjustments
• Accounts payable checks totaling $469,737.96 and $3,000 for successor agency
• Receive Storm Water Program Permit Year 8 presentation and approve Amendment No. 5 with Save the Whales
• Discuss options for developing an Affordable Housing Fund and reinstatement of commissions

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $471,900 bid for the Building 533 Exterior Improvement Project and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Marina Police Officers Association. It also adopted resolutions for the Storm Water Program and an amendment with Save the Whales, and directed staff to explore affordable housing fund options. The meeting included closed session discussions with no reportable actions.

• Approved consent agenda including $471,900 bid for Building 533 Exterior Improvement Project (3-0-2)
• Approved Resolution 2021-111 receiving Storm Water Program Permit Year 8 presentation (3-0-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 with Save the Whales for Storm Water Permit Program (4-0-1)
• Directed staff to discuss affordable housing fund options with outside agencies (5-0)
• Continued discussion on reinstatement of Commissions to November 2, 2021

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for Tico's Breakfast & Lunch to serve beer and wine on-site, and a coastal development permit for temporary monitoring equipment at five vernal ponds. The commission will also take public comments on non-agenda items. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Conditional Use Permit UP2021-03 for on-sale beer and wine at Tico's, 330 Reservation Road #C
• Coastal Development Permit CDP 2021-01 for monitoring equipment at five vernal ponds
• Tico's is in an area of undue concentration for alcohol licenses
• Police Chief raised no concerns about the alcohol permit
• Meeting held via Zoom; public comments accepted by email

The Marina Planning Commission held a special meeting on October 14, 2021, and approved two conditional use permits. The first allows on-site beer and wine sales at Tico's Breakfast & Lunch restaurant at 330 Reservation Road #C. The second approves a coastal development permit for temporary monitoring equipment at five vernal ponds. Both motions passed unanimously with 7-0 votes.

• Approved conditional use permit UP2021-03 for on-site beer and wine at Tico's Restaurant (7-0)
• Approved coastal development permit CDP 2021-01 for monitoring equipment at five vernal ponds (7-0)

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to consider two action items: pedestrian crossings on Imjin Parkway at 3rd and 4th Avenues and Abrams Drive, and the results of a speed survey on Abrams Drive. The committee may take action on these items, and public comment is invited. No discussion items are listed.

• Pedestrian crossing review at Imjin Parkway (3rd & 4th Avenues & Abrams Dr)
• Abrams Drive speed survey results
• Public comment allowed up to 4 minutes per speaker

The Traffic Advisory Committee discussed pedestrian crossing improvements on Imjin Parkway at 3rd and 4th Avenues and Abrams Drive, which require City Council budget approval. The committee also reviewed a speed survey on Abrams Drive and agreed to coordinate with the developer to install speed indicator signs, with police support for enforcement. No formal votes were taken; actions were recommendations for further coordination.

• Reviewed Imjin Parkway pedestrian crossing improvements; budget approval needed from City Council
• Agreed to coordinate with developer to install speed indicator signs on Abrams Drive
• Police will support enforcement based on Abrams Drive speed survey data

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution that would allow it to continue holding remote teleconferenced public meetings through November 4, 2021, under Assembly Bill 361 and the Ralph M. Brown Act. The meeting is being held electronically due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, and the council will make findings about the need for remote meetings. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-___ authorizing remote teleconferenced City Council meetings from October 5 to November 4, 2021
• Findings under AB 361 and the Brown Act regarding COVID-19 social distancing measures
• Public comment allowed via Zoom or email before the meeting

The City Council held a special meeting and adopted Resolution No. 2021-104, which authorizes remote teleconferenced public meetings for the period October 5 through November 4, 2021, due to the COVID-19 emergency. The resolution was amended to include all constituent boards in the remote meeting authorization. The motion passed 3-0-2, with members Burnett and Berkley excused.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-104 authorizing remote teleconferenced public meetings (3-0-2)
• Amended resolution to include all constituent boards in remote meeting authorization

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council and various agencies will meet to adopt budgets for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance to amend several zoning districts regarding accessory dwelling units.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23 Budgets
• Ordinance amendment to R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning districts regarding accessory dwelling unit height
• Accounts payable totaling $429,297.78
• Real property negotiations for 711 Neeson Road and 721 Neeson Road
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23 budgets via Resolution 2021-108, including $3 million for downtown improvements (with $1 million for Del Monte Boulevard medians), $300,000 for a landscape architect/arborist, and direction to seek $5.4 million to repair the 26 worst streets. The vote was 3-1 (Burnett dissenting, Berkley absent). The council also approved Ordinance 2021-05, removing 'guest house' and 'secondary dwelling' definitions and allowing accessory dwelling units over 16 feet in height in certain circumstances, and approved the consent agenda minus two pulled items.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 budgets (Resolution 2021-108) (3-1, Berkley absent)
• Approved $3M for downtown improvements, including $1M for Del Monte Boulevard medians
• Allocated $300,000 for two years of a landscape architect/arborist from Community Improvement Project funding
• Directed staff to seek $5.4M to repair 26 worst streets, using Phase 3 funds
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-05, removing 'guest house' and 'secondary dwelling' definitions and allowing ADUs over 16' in height (4-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda minus minutes from Aug 31 special meeting and Ordinance 2021-05 (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02 (SA-MRA) authorizing LAIF investment (4-0-1)
• Rejected claim by Michael Wilson (consent agenda)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission approved three items: an amendment to extend a temporary subdivision sign for Seahaven, a recommendation to remove 353 trees (with potential for 34 more) at Seahaven Phase 4 with added conditions, and a recommendation to approve a new Quick Quack Car Wash at 150 Beach Road. All motions passed unanimously 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amendment of Conditional Use Permit 2016-05 for temporary Seahaven sign (7-0)
• Recommended approval of removal of 353 trees at Seahaven Phase 4, with conditions including tagging saved trees and public replanting map (7-0)
• Recommended approval of combined development permit for Quick Quack Car Wash at 150 Beach Road, with earth tone and dark sky lighting conditions (7-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold public hearings on the 2021-2022 redistricting process and on an ordinance to amend zoning rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The council will also consider routine consent items, including accounts payable totaling $1,316,992.75, and will meet in closed session for litigation and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing on 2021-2022 City Council redistricting process and district boundaries
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021- to amend ADU and guest house definitions and zoning regulations
• Accounts payable checks totaling $1,316,992.75 and Successor Agency payment of $497.50
• Resolution supporting Blue Zones project by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, Taylor Farms, and Montage Health
• Closed session includes litigation with California American Water and labor negotiations with multiple employee associations

The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend zoning rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), removing definitions for 'secondary dwelling unit' and 'guest house' and allowing ADUs over 16 feet in height in certain circumstances. The ordinance was introduced and read by title only, with a 5-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included rejecting a claim from Marina Aviation, LLC, and held a public hearing on redistricting but took no action.

• Introduced ordinance to amend ADU definitions and height limits (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable totaling $1,316,992.75 (5-0)
• Rejected claim from Marina Aviation, LLC
• Adopted Resolution 2021-101 supporting Blue Zones project
• Adopted Resolution 2021-102 creating public utility easements for The Dunes development
• Adopted Resolution 2021-103 approving Final Map for Via Del Mar Subdivision
• Held public hearing on redistricting; no motion made

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled September 9, 2021 meeting due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for September 23, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting: September 23, 2021, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Avenue

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider approving Chaparral Country Corporation as the operator for the Marina Equestrian Center Park, negotiate a concession agreement, and hold a public hearing on zoning amendments related to accessory dwelling units. The agenda also includes routine consent items and closed session discussions on property negotiations and litigation.

• Approve Chaparral Country Corporation for Marina Equestrian Center Park concession
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend ADU and guest house zoning definitions
• Accept $24,145 ABC-APP grant for alcohol enforcement
• Approve animal services agreement with County of Monterey
• Approve reimbursement agreement with Marina Coast Water District for slurry seal

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to consider two action items: pedestrian crossings on Imjin Parkway at 3rd and 4th Avenues and Abrams Drive, and the results of a speed survey on Abrams Drive. The committee may take action on these items, and the public can comment for up to four minutes. No discussion items are listed.

• Pedestrian crossing review at Imjin Parkway (3rd & 4th Avenues & Abrams Dr)
• Abrams Drive speed survey results

The September 7, 2021 Traffic Advisory Committee meeting was canceled due to technical difficulties. All agenda items, including the pedestrian crossing on Imjin Parkway and the Abrams Drive speed survey results, were continued to the October agenda. No decisions were made.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council is considering approving Chaparral Country Corporation, Inc. as the most qualified respondent to provide recreational programs at the Marina Equestrian Center Park. If approved, staff will be directed to negotiate a concession agreement and obtain National Park Service concurrence.

• Approval of Chaparrell Country Corporation, Inc. (Woodside, CA) as the RFP winner for the Marina Equestrian Center Park
• Direction for staff to negotiate terms of a new concession agreement
• Requirement for National Park Service concurrence on agreement terms
• Presentation regarding the Marina Equestrian Center Park

The City Council voted 5-0 to continue the public comment period and postpone any decision on the Marina Equestrian Center concession agreement until its September 8 regular meeting. The item will be the first topic addressed, with time-sensitive, financially sensitive, or regulatory sensitive matters to be considered first. The meeting was a special session held jointly with several other city bodies.

• Approved a motion to continue the meeting to the end of public comment and add the Marina Equestrian Center topic as the first item on the September 8 regular meeting agenda.
• Approved a friendly amendment to prioritize time-sensitive, financially sensitive, or regulatory sensitive matters before the Equestrian Center topic.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 11:45 p.m.

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 26, 2021, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2021.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved a conditional use permit appeal, allowing Starbucks to convert the former Burger King at 200 Reservation Road into a drive-thru Starbucks, with traffic management conditions. The council also approved a 120-day extension for a cannabis dispensary at 3100 Del Monte Boulevard. The consent agenda, including landscape maintenance agreements and a food waste reduction MOU, was approved 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2021-94 for Starbucks drive-thru at 200 Reservation Road (3-0-1, Burnett abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021-95 extending cannabis dispensary permit at 3100 Del Monte Blvd to Jan 6, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including landscape maintenance agreements with Shea Homes and Dunes on Monterey Bay Association (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-93 MOU for SB 1383 food waste reduction compliance (part of consent agenda)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council held a study session to receive presentations from four firms proposing a hotel at The Dunes at Monterey Bay Opportunity Site 1A, on which the city holds an option to purchase. No formal decision was made; the council heard public comment and discussed the proposals. The meeting was informational only, with no votes taken.

• Received hotel development presentations from Blackridge Colorado, Petrovich 53d Partners and Cambria Hotels, Kuber Arizona, and Dadwal Management Group
• Heard public comment on hotel proposals; no action taken

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a 120-day extension for a cannabis dispensary permit at 3100 Del Monte Boulevard, which currently expires on September 8, 2021. The commission will also consider amending the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance to modify height limits and definitions. Staff recommends approving the cannabis extension based on the applicant's construction schedule and cited delays due to parking and pandemic issues.

• Public hearing on 120-day extension for Medical/Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary at 3100 Del Monte Boulevard
• Consideration of ordinance amendment modifying maximum height of Accessory Dwelling Units
• Deletion of 'Guest House' and 'Dwelling Unit, Secondary' definitions from the Municipal Code

The Marina Planning Commission approved a 120-day extension for a cannabis conditional use permit at 3100 Del Monte Boulevard, allowing the medical/adult-use dispensary until January 6, 2022, to open. The approval includes a condition that staff may grant an additional 30-day extension administratively if only final inspections are outstanding, with further extensions requiring Commission review. The commission also recommended amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, including height modifications and definition changes, which passed 5-0-1-1.

• Approved 120-day extension for cannabis CUP at 3100 Del Monte Blvd (7-0)
• Allowed staff to grant 30-day extension if only final inspections remain
• Recommended ADU ordinance amendments to City Council (5-0-1-1)
• Deleted 'Guest House' and 'Dwelling Unit, Secondary' definitions

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council holds a special meeting to receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Budget and Capital Improvement Program, continued from July 13 and 17, 2021. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, with staff seeking further direction on the budget, which is noted as not balanced and requiring use of unallocated fund balance or service/staffing reductions. The meeting is electronic-only due to COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Receive presentation on FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Budget and Capital Improvement Program; provide further direction to staff (continued from July 13 & 17, 2021)
• Budget overview notes expenditures exceed ongoing revenues; $1.7 million unallocated General Fund balance proposed to balance budget
• Council priority list includes funding for 26 worst streets ($5.3 million), Marina Sports Center/Water City ($3 million), parks upgrades ($3 million), and Cypress Knolls Master Plan ($300,000, not yet funded)
• Unfunded needs include new Fire Station ($7 million), City Hall/Police construction ($15-20 million), and various departmental staffing positions
• Special meeting format: electronic participation only via Zoom; public comments accepted by email or phone

The City Council held a special meeting to continue budget discussions for FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. After extensive questions and public comments, the council passed a motion (5-0) to use existing funds for unmet projects like downtown medians and park improvements, use funds as bridge funding for staff needs, begin deliberation on a $36M bond for facilities, and bring back options for spending $16.9M in available funds. A substitute motion was withdrawn.

• Approved motion to use existing funds for unmet projects including downtown medians and park improvements (5-0)
• Approved using existing funds as bridge funding for priority unmet staff needs (5-0)
• Approved beginning deliberation for a $36M bond for fire, police, senior, teen, aquatic, and civic facilities (5-0)
• Approved bringing back options for spending $16.9M in available funds for $14.85M in unmet needs (5-0)
• Approved proposing a shared funding package with Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District for Locke Paddon MLK Sculpture and landscaping (5-0)
• Approved providing city council with blight removal cost figures (5-0)
• Substitute motion to review funding sources and staff costs withdrawn by maker

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold a public hearing on extending the Marina Station Development Agreement, including approving its assignment to 3rd Millennium Partners and introducing an ordinance for the first amendment. The Council will also consider a resolution modifying the Below Market Rate Housing Implementation Agreement with Marina Community Partners and receive a presentation on the FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 budget. Consent items include approving accounts payable totaling $584,360.76 and several resolutions related to airport and property matters.

• Public hearing on Marina Station Development Agreement assignment to 3rd Millennium Partners and first amendment
• Resolution to modify Below Market Rate Housing Implementation Agreement with Marina Community Partners, requiring a Housing Program Fee
• Resolution rejecting bids for Airport Building 533 Exterior Improvement project and re-advertising
• Resolution designating portion of Lot 25 as California Avenue right-of-way
• Accounts payable checks totaling $584,360.76 and $2,756.09

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-91, authorizing the City Manager to modify the Below Market Rate Housing Implementation Agreement with Marina Community Partners, allowing a housing program fee in-lieu of workforce housing requirements. A substitute motion to keep workforce housing and direct staff to return in November failed. The Marina Station Development Agreement public hearing was continued to September, and the consent agenda was approved minus one pulled item.

• Approved consent agenda minus item 8m(1) (5-0)
• Appointed Sheila Baker to Recreation and Cultural Services Commission, term expiring February 2023 (3-0-2)
• Approved Resolution 2021-91 authorizing housing fee in-lieu of workforce homes (4-1)
• Substitute motion to retain workforce housing and return in November failed (2-3)
• Continued Marina Station Development Agreement public hearing to September 2021

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This is a special meeting of the Marina City Council and several related bodies, held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The only substantive item is a closed session to confer with legal counsel about one potential case involving significant exposure to litigation. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under CA Govt. Code sec. 54956.9 to discuss one potential litigation case
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19 emergency
• Joint meeting of City Council, Airport Commission, and other agencies

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for July 22, 2021, has been canceled because there are no agenda items to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2021, at the City Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancellation due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting: August 12, 2021, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Avenue

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider a Below Market Rate Housing Implementation Agreement with Marina Community Partners, allowing a fee in lieu of providing workforce homes, and directing staff to develop a program for homeownership opportunities. The agenda also includes consent items, a continued public hearing on the Marina Station Development Agreement, and a closed session on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Resolution to approve Below Market Rate Housing Implementation Agreement with Marina Community Partners (fee in lieu of workforce homes)
• Public hearing continued to August 3 on Marina Station Development Agreement assignment to 3rd Millennium Partners
• Resolution to approve site for Martin Luther King sculpture donated by Paige Family
• Ordinance to repeal Chapter 2.54 'Campaign Finance' from Marina Municipal Code
• Accounts payable totaling $182,089.31 (checks 98000-98079) and $4,036.70 (Successor Agency checks 67-68)

The City Council voted 3-2 to adopt Ordinance 2021-04, repealing Chapter 2.54 "Campaign Finance" from the Marina Municipal Code. The vote followed a substitute motion by Mayor Delgado and Council Member Medina Dirksen, which passed over a motion by Council Members Burnett and Berkley to instead direct staff to develop a less restrictive ordinance. The Council also rejected a claim from Mark Daly, adopted the Marina Police Department's 2020 Annual Report, and directed staff to consider locations for a Martin Luther King sculpture.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04, repealing the city's Campaign Finance ordinance (Chapter 2.54) by a 3-2 vote.
• Rejected a claim from Mark Daly and directed sending a notice of rejection.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-87, receiving the Marina Police Department's 2020 Annual Report.
• Directed staff to consider locations for the Martin Luther King sculpture, including between the service road and playground, and to report back on costs, ADA questions, and ownership.
• Continued the public hearing on the Marina Station Development Agreement to August 3, 2021.
• Opened public comment on a proposed Below Market Rate Housing Implementation Agreement but took no action, continuing the item to August 3, 2021.
• Approved the consent agenda minus items 8c(1), 8j(1), and 8l(1).

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council, along with several related boards, will consider adopting resolutions approving the Abrams B Housing Area budget for FY 2021-2022 and the Preston Park Sustainable Community Non-Profit Corporation budget for FY 2021-22. They will also receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 budget and provide direction to staff. These items were continued from the July 7, 2021 meeting.

• Approve Abrams B Housing Area budget for FY 2021-22, with owner distribution of $1,532,220
• Approve Preston Park Sustainable Community Non-Profit Corporation budget for FY 2021-22
• Receive presentation on FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 budget and provide direction
• Abrams Park capital expenditures of $726,209 for parking improvements and street resurfacing
• Abrams Park debt payment of $735,000 paid through city distribution

The City Council approved the Abrams B Housing Area Budget for FY 2021-2022 and the Preston Park Housing Area Budget for FY 2021-22, each with a substitute motion that also directed staff to report on the number of in-place residents paying below market rate and the financial impact. The council also voted to continue the budget presentation discussion to a future meeting. The meeting was a special joint session with several other city boards and agencies.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-83 and Resolution No. 2021-02 (NPC) approving the Abrams B Housing Area Budget for FY 2021-2022, with a directive for staff to return with data on in-place residents paying below market rate (3-2 vote).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-84 and Resolution No. 2021-03 (PPSC-NPC) approving the Preston Park Housing Area Budget for FY 2021-22, with a directive for staff to return with data on in-place residents paying below market rate and the financial impact (3-2 vote).
• Voted to continue the FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 budget presentation to the next meeting to complete public comments (5-0 vote).

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission is considering two public hearing items: a recommendation to the City Council on amending and periodically reviewing the Marina Station Development Agreement, including a requested 10-year term extension to 2036, and a recommendation on an ordinance modifying Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Marina Station development.

• Amendment to Marina Station Development Agreement: 10-year extension request to March 4, 2036, for 320-acre mixed-use project with 1,360 residential units, 60,000 sq ft retail, 144,000 sq ft office, 652,000 sq ft business park/industrial
• Periodic review of the Development Agreement per Marina Municipal Code Section 4.04.130
• Amendment to Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance: modifying maximum height, deleting 'Guest House' and 'Dwelling Unit, Secondary' definitions (continued from March 25 and June 24 meetings)
• Marina Station Development Presentation by applicant Third Millenium Partners
• No additional CEQA environmental analysis required per CEQA Guidelines Section 15162

The Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve amendments to the Marina Station Development Agreement, extending the build-out timeline to 2036 for about 1,300 homes. It also unanimously recommended an ADU ordinance that keeps the 16-foot height limit for existing properties but allows 24-foot ADUs over garages on vacant lots, with a return to the Commission if state law changes. The Commission also recommended deleting obsolete terms and definitions.

• Approved resolution recommending City Council approve Marina Station Development Agreement amendments (7-0)
• Approved motion recommending City Council adopt ADU ordinance changes, including 24-foot ADUs on vacant lots only (7-0)
• Approved motion to delete obsolete 'Guest House' and 'Dwelling Unit, Secondary' definitions (7-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance language reflecting the ADU motion and return if state law changes (7-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for property and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. Key actions include considering a $400,000 allocation from the Park Impact Fee Fund for pickleball courts at the Sea Haven park, approving the Abrams B and Preston Park housing area budgets for FY 2021-22, and several consent agenda items such as accounts payable and resolutions. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Consider allocating $400,000 from Park Impact Fee Fund for pickleball courts at Sea Haven park
• Approve Abrams B Housing Area Budget for FY 2021-2022
• Approve Preston Park Sustainable Community Non-Profit Corporation Housing Area Budget for FY 2021-22
• Adopt resolution to repeal Chapter 2.54 'Campaign Finance' from Marina Municipal Code
• Approve $38,000 budget appropriation for groundwater sustainability planning with Formation Environmental, LLC

The Marina City Council voted 3-2 to introduce an ordinance repealing Chapter 2.54 'Campaign Finance' from the Marina Municipal Code, with a second reading required for final adoption. The Council also approved Resolution No. 2021-82, allocating $400,000 from the Park Impact Fee Fund for the addition of pickleball courts at the Sea Haven park, beyond the developer's funding commitment. The motion to postpone the campaign finance item to July 20, 2021, failed in a 2-3 vote.

• Approved introducing an ordinance to repeal Chapter 2.54 'Campaign Finance' of the Marina Municipal Code (3-2 vote).
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-82, allocating $400,000 from the Park Impact Fee Fund for pickleball courts at Sea Haven park (3-2 vote).
• Approved the consent agenda minus items 8b(1), 8b(2), 8h(1), and 8l(1) (5-0 vote).
• Approved the minutes of the June 2, 2021, regular City Council meeting (3-0-2 vote).
• Approved the minutes of the June 15, 2021, regular City Council meeting (4-0-1 vote).
• Accepted the completion of the Stockade Complex Hazardous Material Abatement and Building Removal Project and authorized filing a Notice of Completion (5-0 vote).
• A motion to postpone the campaign finance ordinance repeal to July 20, 2021, failed (2-3 vote).
• A motion to continue the Sea Haven park item to completion was approved (5-0 vote).

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to consider and possibly act on several traffic-related items, including adding crosswalks on Abrams Drive, addressing speeding and crosswalk needs on Marina Heights Drive, Bluffs and California Ave, restricted parking signs on Reservation Road, a far right turn lane from Reservation to Del Monte South, and issues on Imjin Parkway and its intersection with Reservation Road. The agenda also includes roll call and public comment. No discussion items are listed.

• Abrams Drive in Sea Haven - Additional Crosswalks
• Marina Heights Drive, Bluffs & California Ave – Speeding, Stop Signs & Crosswalk
• Reservation Road – Restricted Parking Signs
• Reservation to Del Monte South – Far right turn lane
• Imjin Parkway Issues and Intersection of Imjin & Reservation Road

The Traffic Committee directed Public Works to conduct speed surveys on Abrams Drive and Marina Heights Drive, and to meet with developer engineers about possible crosswalks. It also directed Police to coordinate on parking restriction signs for commercial vehicles on Reservation Road, and Public Works to refresh lane markings at Reservation to Del Monte South. The committee noted a safety corridor study for Imjin Parkway is awaiting Council action, and no further action was required for the Imjin and Reservation intersection.

• Directed PW to conduct speed survey on Abrams Drive and meet with developer engineer about crosswalks
• Directed PW to conduct speed survey on Marina Heights Drive, Bluffs & California Ave and meet with developer engineer about crosswalks
• Directed PD to coordinate with PW on wording and placement of parking restriction signs for commercial vehicles on Reservation Road
• Directed PW to refresh bot dots or lane-line striping at Reservation to Del Monte South intersection
• Noted PW safety corridor study for Imjin Parkway is awaiting Council action/funding
• Determined no further action required for Imjin & Reservation Road intersection after PD evaluation

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the redistricting process and gather community input. This is the first of four required public hearings to redraw council district boundaries based on the 2020 Census. The council must adopt a final district map by April 17, 2022, or the county superior court will do so at the city's expense.

• Public hearing on redistricting process and community input
• Four public hearings scheduled: July 6, 2021; September 21, 2021; January 4, 2022; February 15, 2022
• Two public workshops planned for November 19 and 20, 2021
• City contracted National Demographics Corporation and Tripepi Smith for redistricting services
• Outreach includes website mapmarina.org and email [email protected]

The City Council held a public hearing on the redistricting process, receiving a presentation on the timeline, rules, and mapping tools. After hearing public comments, the Council voted 5-0 to accept the report and directed staff to return with options for increased public participation. No final district maps were adopted at this meeting.

• Accepted the redistricting report and directed staff to bring back options for increased public participation (5-0 vote).
• Held a public hearing to receive community input on neighborhoods and communities of interest.
• No action was taken on draft maps or district boundaries; the process is ongoing with future hearings scheduled.

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance that would increase the maximum height for new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) from 16 to 24 feet, provided parking is included on the first floor. The item was continued from a March 25, 2021 meeting. The commission may also recommend deleting obsolete terms like 'Guest House' and 'Secondary Dwelling Unit' from the zoning code. The meeting is being held electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Public hearing on ADU ordinance amendment to allow 24-foot height with ground-floor parking
• Deletion of 'Guest House' and 'Dwelling Unit, Secondary' definitions from zoning code
• Staff recommends requiring driveway access to ground-floor parking for detached ADUs
• CEQA exemption determined under Section 15061(b)(3) for the ordinance
• Continued from March 25, 2021 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to continue the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance amendment to its July 8, 2021 meeting, as requested by Planning Manager Christy Hopper. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion of MST education and outreach and the Marina Station project.

• Continued ADU ordinance amendment to July 8, 2021 (6-0-0-1)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will meet on June 15, 2021, to consider routine consent items and several action items. Key decisions include allocating $400,000 from the Park Impact Fee Fund for pickleball courts at the Sea Haven park, accepting a fire study, and providing direction on Hilltop Park design. The agenda also includes closed session items on property negotiations, litigation, and labor negotiations.

• Approve $400,000 from Park Impact Fee Fund for pickleball courts at Sea Haven park
• Accept Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI) Standards of Cover: Deployment Analysis Fire Study
• Receive report on Hilltop Park ad-hoc committee recommendations and provide design direction
• Approve $44,220.88 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant FY 2021-2022
• Approve accounts payable totaling $309,385.69 and Successor Agency check for $3,199.42

The City Council adopted Resolution 2021-73, receiving the Hilltop Park ad-hoc committee recommendations and directing that they be followed as guideposts, with the exception of recommendation #9. Mayor Delgado and Fred Watson were assigned as liaisons between the developer, staff, and interested ad-hoc committee members. The council also approved the consent agenda (minus two pulled items), adopted the ESCI fire study, and continued the Sea Haven park concept and pickleball court funding item to July 7, 2021.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-73 on Hilltop Park design, following ad-hoc recommendations except #9 (3-0-2)
• Approved consent agenda minus minutes (8b1) and AB 1322 opposition letter (8f8), with corrections (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-72 accepting ESCI fire deployment study (4-0-1)
• Tabled opposition to AB 1322 (pulled by Council Member Berkley)
• Continued Sea Haven park concept and $400,000 pickleball court allocation to July 7, 2021
• Approved accounts payable totaling $309,385.69 and $3,199.42
• Rejected claim from Dante Waddy
• Adopted resolutions for FY2021-22 appropriations, appropriations limit, SB 1 projects, CHP grant, and fee exemption

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider awarding a $1,000,000 on-call contract for General Building Improvements to William A. Thayer Construction Inc., and will receive a presentation on the proposed 2021-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Airport Capital Improvement Program (ACIP) budgets. The agenda also includes a closed session on litigation and labor negotiations, a fireworks violation fee resolution, a bingo ordinance amendment, and a discussion on campaign finance options.

• Award $1,000,000 annual on-call contract to William A. Thayer Construction Inc. for General Building Improvements
• Adopt resolution setting administrative fines for fireworks violations (Title 5, Chapter 9.16)
• Adopt ordinance amending Bingo hours and prize rules (Title 5, Chapter 5.28)
• Receive 2021-23 CIP and ACIP budget presentation
• Closed session on four lawsuits including California American Water slant intake wells appeal

The City Council voted 3-0 to repeal the City's Campaign Finance Ordinance without enacting a substitute, instead relying on state law (AB 571). The Council also approved the consent agenda, including a $1,000,000 on-call contract for General Building Improvements and an ordinance updating bingo regulations. Additionally, the Council provided direction on the Capital Improvement Program budget, including prioritizing several projects and deferring the pool project to a future bond measure.

• Repealed Campaign Finance Ordinance, relying on state law AB 571 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus item 8l(1) (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 updating bingo hours and prize rules (3-0)
• Awarded $1,000,000 on-call contract to William A. Thayer Construction Inc. (consent)
• Approved CIP direction: repair LASC sports deck ($50K), move $400K for sports center, defer pool $500K to Nov. 2022 bond, move $200K for Gloria Jean Tate Park design, prioritize library AV $40K (3-0)
• Accepted Community Priorities Survey report and directed staff to propose next steps (3-0)

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including red curb requests at Fehring Circle & Messinger, 331 Carmel Ave., and Michael Drive, a resolution for 2nd Avenue between Divarty & 8th Street, and speeding on Robin Drive. No discussion items are listed. The public may comment for up to four minutes per item.

• Red curb request at Fehring Circle & Messinger
• Red curb request at 331 Carmel Ave.
• Red curb request for Michael Drive parking
• E&TS Resolution for 2nd Avenue between Divarty & 8th Street
• Speeding concern on Robin Drive

The Traffic Advisory Committee took several actions on traffic safety items, including directing Public Works to install a red curb on Michael Drive, review sight-distance at Fehring Circle & Messinger, and conduct a speed survey on Robin Drive. The committee also coordinated with police on parking signage at 331 Carmel Ave. and speed enforcement on 2nd Avenue. No final approvals were made; most items were referred for further review or discussion.

• Directed PW to review sight-distance at Fehring Circle & Messinger and bring back for discussion
• Directed coordination with PD for enforceable signage at 331 Carmel Ave. for restricted parking hours
• Directed PW to install red curb between Resident and Perc Lot driveways on Michael Drive with 'NO PARKING' sign on Perc Lot fencing
• Directed PD to follow up on speed limit enforcement on 2nd Avenue and review college academic schedule for increased enforcement
• Directed PW to perform speed survey on Robin Drive and bring back for discussion

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving Conditional Use Permit UP2021-01, which would allow the sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption at the Hampton Inn located at 120 Reservation Road. The site is in an area of undue concentration of alcohol licenses, requiring a special finding of public convenience or necessity. Staff recommends approval, and the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit UP2021-01 for beer and wine sales at Hampton Inn, 120 Reservation Road (APN 033-111-033)
• Area of undue concentration: 10 on-sale licenses exist vs. 6 allowed in census tract
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301
• Permit would expire in 24 months if use not established
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19 emergency

The Marina Planning Commission held a special meeting and approved Conditional Use Permit UP2021-01, allowing the sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption (Type 70 ABC license) at the Hampton Inn, 120 Reservation Road. The motion passed 6-0, with Chair Brian McCarthy recused. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit UP2021-01 for beer/wine sales at Hampton Inn, 120 Reservation Rd (6-0, McCarthy recused)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit to convert the Burger King at 200 Reservation Road into a Starbucks with a drive-thru. The council will also consider several consent items, including a street resurfacing contract, special tax levies, and a $150,000 allocation for repairs to the Marina Sports Center.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit UP 2020-01 for Starbucks drive-thru at 200 Reservation Road
• Award of $212,000 contract to Don Chapin Co. Inc. for Flower Circle Reconstruction
• Allocation of $150,000 for fire and life safety repairs at Marina Sports Center (2801 2nd Avenue)
• Approval of agreements for demographer ($40,000) and public outreach ($35,000) for district map revisions
• Resolution to levy special taxes for 2015 Library Bonds and various assessment districts

The City Council adopted a 12-point priority plan directing staff to hire necessary staff and create budgeted plans for major projects, including fixing the 26 worst streets within 3 years, repairing the Marina Sports Center, upgrading parks, and opening Sea Haven Park by November 2022. The motion passed 3-2, with Council Members Burnett and Berkley dissenting. The council also approved consent agenda items, including a $212,000 street resurfacing contract and a $150,000 allocation for fire and life safety repairs at the Marina Sports Center.

• Approved consent agenda minus items 8f(5), 8g(1), 8l(1) (5-0)
• Approved agenda item 8f(5) - Monterey Bay Estates Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (4-0, Burnett recused)
• Approved agenda item 8l(1) - Bingo ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Continued Burger King/Starbucks conditional use permit appeal to July 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-56 - demographer and public outreach agreements for redistricting (4-1, Biala dissenting)
• Adopted 12-item priority plan with budgets for streets, parks, and facilities (3-2, Burnett and Berkley dissenting)
• Approved $212,000 street resurfacing contract to Don Chapin Co. Inc. (consent)
• Approved $150,000 for Marina Sports Center fire and life safety repairs (consent)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for May 13, 2021, has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for May 27, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to consider action on several traffic safety items, including crosswalks at Marina High School and at Bluffs Drive & Abrams Drive, speeding on Abrams, Bluffs, and MacArthur Drives, a review of 2nd Avenue between Divarty and 8th Street, and speeding on Robin Drive. The committee may take action on these items, and public comment is invited. No discussion items are listed.

• Crosswalks at Marina High School – follow up
• Crosswalk at Bluffs Drive & Abrams Drive
• Speeding on Abrams, Bluffs & MacArthur Drives
• E&TS Review – 2nd Avenue between Divarty & 8th Street
• Speeding on Robin Drive

The Traffic Advisory Committee directed Public Works to coordinate with MPUSD on temporary crosswalk installations at Marina High School per MUTCD standards until Patton Pkwy is built. It also directed investigation of a traffic study for the Bluffs Drive & Abrams Drive crossing and continued enforcement efforts for speeding on Abrams, Bluffs, and MacArthur Drives. Two agenda items were moved to the June 1 meeting.

• Directed PW to coordinate temporary crosswalk installations at Marina High School with MPUSD
• Directed PW to investigate traffic study for crosswalk at Bluffs Drive & Abrams Drive
• Continued speeding enforcement on Abrams, Bluffs & MacArthur Drives; coordination with HOA for speed indicator signs
• Moved E&TS Resolution for 2nd Avenue between Divarty & 8th Street to June 1 agenda
• Moved Robin Drive speeding item to June 1 agenda

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will discuss contract amendments with the Wallace Group to manage the removal of blighted buildings and hazardous materials. The meeting also includes discussions on a broadband feasibility study and various landscape maintenance assessments.

• Contract amendment to increase annual limit to $1,500,000 for construction management and inspection services
• Contract amendment to increase program management services total amount to $1,313,246
• Allocation of up to $30,000 for a Broadband Feasibility Study
• Public hearing for Cypress Cove II Landscape Maintenance Assessment District levy of $180.78
• Ordinance to add Chapter 9.16 Fireworks Violations to the Municipal Code

The City Council approved two contract amendments with Wallace Group for construction management and program management of hazardous material abatement and blighted building removal at the future Dunes City Park, Cypress Knolls, CDEC Hill, and Dunes Park South. The council added conditions requiring tree and species protection, public review of tree removal recommendations, and maps of vegetation before removal. The council also approved assessments for three landscape maintenance districts, with directions to consider fee increases and hold Prop 218 elections.

• Approved Resolution 2021-41, contract amendment with Wallace Group for construction management, increasing limit to $1,500,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-42, program management amendment with Wallace Group, increasing contract by $609,550 to $1,313,246 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-38, Cypress Cove II landscape assessment of $180.78, with direction for fee increase study and Prop 218 election (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-39, Seabreeze landscape assessment of $182.42, with direction for fee increase study and Prop 218 election (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-40, Monterey Bay Estates lighting/landscape assessment of $77.14 (4-0, Burnett recused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-43, allocating up to $30,000 for EDA grant application and broadband feasibility study (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable of $781,292.55 and Ordinance 2021-02 on fireworks violations (5-0)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission is reviewing a permit for one Monterey Cypress tree removal and a variance for retaining walls in the Seahaven development. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from March 11, 2021, and a resolution denying a permit for a Starbucks at 200 Reservation Road.

• Tree Removal Permit TP2020-03 for one Monterey Cypress tree in Seahaven
• Variance 2021-02 to allow retaining walls exceeding six feet on Russell Way
• Resolution 2021-04 denying a permit to convert a Burger King to a Starbucks at 200 Reservation Road

The Marina Planning Commission unanimously approved a tree removal permit for one Monterey cypress tree at Seahaven and approved a variance allowing retaining walls to exceed six feet on Russell Way, with a condition requiring fence maintenance. The commission also denied a conditional use permit for a Starbucks drive-thru at 200 Reservation Road and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including March 11, 2021 minutes and Resolution 2021-04 denying CUP UP 2020-01 for Starbucks drive-thru at 200 Reservation Road (7-0)
• Approved tree removal permit TP2020-03 for one Monterey cypress at Seahaven Lot 13 (7-0)
• Approved Variance 2021-02 allowing retaining walls over six feet on Russell Way at Seahaven, with fence maintenance condition (7-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on litigation and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. Key actions include introducing a fireworks violation ordinance, approving concept plans for Hilltop Park at The Dunes, and increasing contracts for hazardous material abatement and building removal. The council will also receive updates on short-term rentals and COVID-19.

• Introduce Ordinance adding Chapter 9.16 Fireworks Violations to Marina Municipal Code
• Approve concept plan for Hilltop Park at The Dunes
• Increase Wallace Group contract by $609,550 for hazardous material abatement and building removal (total $1,313,246)
• Approve $1,500,000 annual limit for on-call construction management for blight removal
• Approve resolutions for landscape maintenance assessments in Cypress Cove II, Seabreeze, and Monterey Bay Estates districts

The City Council introduced a fireworks violations ordinance and approved a concept plan for Hilltop Park at The Dunes, with conditions for further public input. The council also continued implementation of the short-term rental program and approved the consent agenda, including several resolutions. Closed session included direction to initiate litigation on one potential case.

• Introduced fireworks violations ordinance with fines, storage container purchase, and staff direction on alternatives (4-1)
• Approved Hilltop Park at The Dunes concept plan and formed ad hoc committee on landscaping (4-1)
• Continued short-term rental program implementation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus item 8f(3) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-31 for Monterey Bay Estates assessment district (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2021-28 for call for bids on General Building Improvements On-Call Contract (consent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-35 accepting 2020 Reservation Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (consent)
• Continued Wallace Group contract amendments and COVID-19 update to May 4, 2021

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council, along with several boards and agencies, is holding a special three-day retreat to set priorities for the FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 budgets. The meeting includes community listening sessions for public comments and a strategic planning work session. The agenda includes a draft community priorities survey and a consolidated project list with estimated costs and funding sources.

• Community listening session for public comments on needs and priorities
• Draft survey results on community priorities (N=748 responses)
• Budget funding sources: $5.7M unallocated general fund, $6.3M land sales, $8.5M blight removal, $16M impact fees, $4.2M COVID relief
• Consolidated project list includes Imjin Parkway widening ($19M), Downtown Vitalization Specific Plan ($250,000), and Equestrian Center Development ($850,000)
• Groundwater Sustainability Plan implementation ($300,000) and groundwater/aquifer protection ($2M annually)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

This is a special meeting of the Marina City Council and several related bodies, held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The only substantive item is for the City Council to participate in and provide feedback on a Marina High School Leadership Project. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, pledge).

• Feedback on Marina High School Leadership Project

The City Council held a special meeting with two sessions to hear presentations from Marina High School students on community issues. In Session I, the council voted 5-0 to direct staff to explore partnerships with MPUSD and others to implement on-campus mental health check rooms, a mentorship program, and a homeless program. In Session II, the council voted 5-0 to add care bags, a holiday light show, and skate park/teen center upgrades to the city project list for budget discussions and to connect students to the Youth Advisory Board.

• Approved motion to direct staff and council to discuss partnerships with MPUSD for mental health, mentorship, and homeless programs (5-0)
• Approved motion to add care bag, holiday light show, and skate park/teen center/volleyball upgrade projects to city project list for budget discussion (5-0)
• Approved motion to connect students Ashton Brigata, Natalya, and Stephanie Rojas to the Youth Advisory Board (5-0)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with two public hearings, both continued to April 22, 2021. The hearings concern a tree removal permit for one Monterey Cypress tree and a variance to allow retaining walls over six feet in the Seahaven development. No other action items are listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Tree Removal Permit for one Monterey Cypress tree on Lot 13, Seahaven Development (continued to April 22)
• Variance 2021-02 to allow retaining walls exceeding six feet on Russell Way, Seahaven Development (continued to April 22)

The Marina Planning Commission held a special meeting on April 8, 2021, and voted unanimously (6-0) to continue two public hearing items to the April 22, 2021 meeting: a tree removal permit for one Monterey Cypress tree at Seahaven Lot 13, and a variance to allow retaining walls to exceed six feet on Russell Way. No other action items were considered. The meeting included public announcements and commissioner comments.

• Continued tree removal permit for Seahaven Lot 13 to April 22, 2021 (6-0 vote)
• Continued variance 2021-02 for Seahaven retaining walls to April 22, 2021 (6-0 vote)

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to consider several traffic-related action items, including illegal parking affecting service at 3340 Sunset Avenue, crosswalks at Marina High School, issues at Wittenmyer Ct. and Lexington Ct., traffic enforcement in Sea Haven, and a potential safety issue at Abrams at Imjin. The committee may take action on these items, and the public can comment. No discussion items are listed.

• Illegal parking affecting service at 3340 Sunset Avenue
• Crosswalks at Marina High School
• Wittenmyer Ct. and Lexington Ct. issue
• Traffic enforcement in Sea Haven
• Potential safety issue at Abrams and Imjin

The Traffic Advisory Committee met and took action on several items. Police enforcement was confirmed for illegal parking at 3340 Sunset Avenue and at Wittenmyer Ct./Lexington Ct., with no further action needed. Public Works will review crosswalk policies for Marina High School and bring recommendations back. Police will investigate traffic enforcement windows in Sea Haven, and Public Works will coordinate temporary stop bar striping. A keep-right sign will be installed at Abrams/Imjin, with future street light installation considered.

• Confirmed police enforcement for illegal parking at 3340 Sunset Avenue; no further action needed.
• Directed Public Works to review crosswalk installation policy and MUTCD guidelines for Marina High School; bring back to TAC for review.
• Confirmed police enforcement at Wittenmyer Ct. and Lexington Ct.; no further action needed.
• Directed police to investigate traffic enforcement windows in Sea Haven (noon and 3-4pm).
• Directed Public Works to coordinate with developer for temporary stop bar striping in Sea Haven.
• Approved installation of keep-right sign at Abrams/Imjin; will review future street light installation as CIP project.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 6, 2021, with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. The council will consider receiving the General Fund Fiscal Year 2020-21 Mid-Year Fiscal Report, appointing two council members to work with staff and tenant associations on budget matters, and receive a COVID-19 update. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as accounts payable, minutes, and a call for bids for street resurfacing.

• General Fund Fiscal Year 2020-21 Mid-Year Fiscal Report (Resolution No. 2021-)
• Appoint two Council Members to work with Grey-Star Management and Abrams/Preston Park Tenants Association on budget
• Call for bids for Annual Street Resurfacing 2021 Phase 1: Flower Circle Reconstruction
• Accounts Payable totaling $770,928.03, plus $5,102.50 and wire transfers of $625,094.18
• Closed session: litigation with California-American Water Company over Coastal Development Permit for slant intake wells

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-27, receiving the General Fund Fiscal Year 2020-21 Mid-Year Fiscal Report and authorizing the Acting Finance Director to make accounting and budgetary entries. The Council also directed staff to unfreeze the hiring of all positions and actively pursue hiring necessary staff. The consent agenda was approved with corrections to the March 2, 2021 minutes and with two items pulled for separate discussion, both of which were subsequently approved.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-27, receiving the mid-year fiscal report and unfreezing all hiring.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-25, calling for bids for the Annual Street Resurfacing 2021 Phase 1: Flower Circle Reconstruction.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-26, approving change orders for biological survey work with Denise Duffy & Associates.
• Approved the consent agenda with corrections to the March 2, 2021 minutes, minus items 8e(1) and 8g(2).
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-24, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Regional Pavement Management Program Funding Agreement with TAMC.
• Approved accounts payable totaling $770,928.03, successor agency check of $5,102.50, and wire transfers of $625,094.18.
• Took no action on appointing two Council Members to work with Grey-Star Management and the Abrams and Preston Park Tenants Association.
• Reported no action from closed session; information was provided and direction was given.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council is considering a resolution to receive a report on personnel needs and funding estimates for the Cypress Knolls development. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Strategic Plan and direction for the upcoming April Budget Retreat.

• Report on internal staffing, consulting, and support staff needs for Cypress Knolls
• Estimated consultant costs of $150,000 to $300,000 for the Cypress Knolls design process
• Discussion regarding Strategic Plan and Work Plan Priority List updates
• Direction for the April Budget Retreat workshop

The City Council adopted Resolution 2021-23, receiving a report on staffing and funding needs for the Cypress Knolls project, and approved a public outreach mailer and a 3-day budget retreat starting April 15. The meeting was a special joint session with multiple city bodies, and all votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-23 receiving Cypress Knolls staffing report (5-0)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for public mailer inviting residents to budget retreat (5-0)
• Scheduled April 15 evening kick-off to 3-day budget retreat (5-0)
• Continued strategic plan discussion to next meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning text amendment that would increase the maximum height for new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) from 16 to 24 feet, and delete obsolete terms like 'Guest House' and 'Secondary Dwelling Unit.' The commission will also consider two Seahaven-related items, but both are continued to April 8 due to a noticing error. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing on ADU ordinance amendment to allow up to 24-foot ADU heights
• Tree removal permit for one Monterey Cypress at Seahaven Lot 13 (continued to April 8)
• Variance 2021-02 for retaining walls over six feet on Russell Way, Seahaven (continued to April 8)
• Deletion of 'Guest House' and 'Dwelling Unit, Secondary' definitions from zoning code

The Planning Commission voted to continue two Seahaven development items to future meetings: a tree removal permit for one Monterey cypress was continued to April 8, 2021, and a variance for retaining walls on Russell Way was continued to April 22, 2021. The commission also discussed amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, voting to remove obsolete terms and adjust height and setback rules, with the item to be brought back for further discussion. No other action items were taken.

• Continued tree removal permit for one Monterey cypress at Seahaven to April 8, 2021 (7-0 vote).
• Continued variance 2021-02 for retaining walls at Seahaven to April 22, 2021 (6-0 vote).
• Voted to recommend changes to the ADU ordinance, including removing obsolete terms and adjusting height and setback rules, with further discussion to follow (6-0 vote).

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider approving a public improvement agreement and final map for the Sea Haven Phase 3B subdivision, receive a report on personnel needs for the Cypress Knolls project, and discuss the COVID-19 loan programs. They will also review preliminary concept plans for a bicycle pump track at Glorya Jean-Tate Park and continue strategic plan discussions ahead of the April budget retreat. The meeting includes a closed session on property negotiations and litigation.

• Public Improvement Agreement for Sea Haven Phase 3B with 104 Investments, LLC, Locans Investments, LLC, Wathen Castanos Peterson Homes, Inc., Wathen Castanos Peterson Coastal, LP, and Marina Developers, Inc.
• Phase 3B Final Map for Sea Haven Development Project Subdivision
• Bicycle Pump Track preliminary concept plans at Glorya Jean-Tate Park
• COVID-19 Small Business and Residential Loan Programs update and direction
• Accounts Payable totaling $644,387.65 and wire transfers totaling $643,578.19

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-20, extending the COVID-19 loan program to August 31, 2021, and directing staff to explore converting some loans to grants. It also approved Resolution 2021-21, adopting preliminary concept plans for a bicycle pump track at Glorya Jean-Tate Park, and Resolution 2021-22, approving a public participation plan for the Fort Ord Habitat Management Plan. The council voted to continue two remaining action items to a special meeting on March 24.

• Approved Resolution 2021-20, extending the COVID-19 loan program to August 31, 2021, and directing staff to explore converting some loans to grants.
• Approved Resolution 2021-21, adopting preliminary concept plans for the Bicycle Pump Track at Glorya Jean-Tate Park.
• Approved Resolution 2021-22, approving a Public Participation Plan for the Fort Ord Habitat Management Plan.
• Voted to continue two remaining action items to a special meeting on March 24 at 6:00 PM.
• Approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable, minutes, and agreements for Sea Haven Phase 3B.

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission is considering a permit to remove 50 trees within the University Villages project area. The commission will also review a request to convert an existing Burger King at 200 Reservation Road into a Starbucks with a drive-thru lane.

• Tree Removal Permit: removal of 50 trees, including 18 coast live oaks, at Dunes on Monterey Bay
• Conditional Use Permit UP 2020-01: converting Burger King to Starbucks at 200 Reservation Road
• Variance VA 2021-01: allowing a drive-thru lane to encroach into the front yard setback at 200 Reservation Road
• Chair and Vice Chair elections

The Planning Commission unanimously denied a Conditional Use Permit and Variance for converting the Burger King at 200 Reservation Road into a Starbucks with a drive-thru, citing pedestrian safety and conflict with the Downtown Vitalization Specific Plan. The Commission also unanimously approved a Tree Removal Permit for 50 trees in the Dunes on Monterey Bay project, with conditions. Brian McCarthy and David Bielsker were elected Chair and Vice Chair.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit UP 2020-01 and Variance VA 2021-01 for a Starbucks drive-thru at 200 Reservation Road (unanimous).
• Approved Tree Removal Permit for 50 trees in the Dunes on Monterey Bay project, including 22 inadvertently removed trees (unanimous).
• Elected Brian McCarthy as Chair (unanimous).
• Elected David Bielsker as Vice Chair (unanimous).

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council, along with several other bodies, will meet to handle routine consent items, including approving accounts payable, minutes, and several resolutions. Key actions include assigning the Ord Market Parcels lease to AJ Petroleum, transferring $40,000 for storm drain repairs, and receiving a strategic plan update. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve accounts payable checks totaling $335,000.83 and wire transfers of $610,401.49
• Adopt resolutions for landscape maintenance assessments in Cypress Cove II, Seabreeze, and Monterey Bay Estates
• Approve lease assignment for Ord Market Parcels to AJ Petroleum, Inc.
• Transfer $40,000 from Gas Tax fund for Cardoza Avenue and Belle Drive storm drain repair
• Appoint four members to Recreation and Cultural Services Commission

The City Council approved the consent agenda with several items pulled for separate votes, including resolutions on landscape maintenance districts and a lease assignment. The council also directed staff to provide timelines for baseline program needs, realistic estimates for the Cypress Knolls project, and criteria for prioritizing projects in the budget retreat. The meeting included public comments on staffing, parks, and development priorities.

• Approved consent agenda minus items 8b(2) and 8f(3), with amendments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 for Monterey Bay Estates lighting/landscape district (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 9, 2021 special meeting (4-0-1, Berkley abstaining)
• Directed staff on budget timelines, Cypress Knolls estimates, and project prioritization criteria (3-1-1, Burnett no, Berkley abstain)
• Approved consent agenda items including accounts payable, minutes, and resolutions (5-0)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 25, 2021, has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2021, via Zoom.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting: March 11, 2021, 6:30 PM via Zoom

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

This special meeting of the Planning Commission contains no specific project details or items for decision. The agenda consists of procedural items, including a commissioner orientation and routine administrative procedures.

• Planning Commissioner Orientation

The Marina Planning Commission met for a special meeting on February 18, 2021, primarily to conduct a new commissioner orientation. No action items, public hearings, or discussion items were on the agenda, and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.

• No action items were considered or approved
• No public hearings were held
• No discussion items were addressed

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider adopting resolutions to update the Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Administrative Policies and Procedures and to receive a staff presentation on blight removal projects, providing direction on priorities. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with accounts payable totaling $385,751.35 and a resolution to destroy annual accounting records from FY 1998 to FY 2008/09. Closed session items include litigation, labor negotiations, and property negotiations for The Dunes on Monterey Bay hotel site.

• Resolution to update Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Administrative Policies and Procedures
• Staff presentation on blight removal and direction on priorities for blight removal and building rehabilitation
• Accounts payable checks 96922-97032 totaling $385,751.35
• Resolution to destroy annual accounting records FY 1998 to FY 2008/09
• Closed session: property negotiations for The Dunes on Monterey Bay, Opportunity Phase 1A Hotel Site

The City Council voted 5-0 to direct staff to proceed with Tier 1 blight removal projects as proposed in the staff report, excluding CDEC Hill, and to reengage designers for multi-sport options at the sports center/roller hockey gym with a cap of $15,000. The council also adopted Resolution No. 2021-10 updating the Below Market Rate (BMR) Program policies, subject to final approval by the City Attorney and City Manager. The consent agenda was approved 5-0, including accounts payable of $385,751.35 and destruction of accounting records. No public hearings were held.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable $385,751.35 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-08 for destruction of accounting records (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-09 receiving FY 2019-2020 mitigation fee report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10 updating BMR Program policies (5-0)
• Directed staff to implement Tier 1 blight removal excluding CDEC Hill (5-0)
• Authorized up to $15,000 for sports center multi-sport design options (5-0)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 11, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on February 18, 2021, via Zoom. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items discussed.

• Meeting canceled for February 11, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for February 18, 2021 via Zoom

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution approving a Combined Development Permit for a new four-story, 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Boulevard. The project includes a lot line adjustment, conditional use permit, density bonus, affordable housing plan, tree removal, sign permit, and design review. The Planning Commission recommended approval on a 4-1 vote.

• 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Boulevard (APNs 032-031-001 and 032-031-003)
• 35% density bonus to increase height from 42 feet/3 stories to 54 feet/4 stories and reduce parking
• 14 on-site affordable housing units (20% of units: 11% Very Low, 2% Low, 7% Moderate Income)
• Tree removal permit for 9 trees, replaced with 20 trees (12 Paperbark, 8 New Zealand Christmas)
• Demolition of 10 existing structures; 98 parking spaces including 8 EV charging stations

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-07, granting a Combined Development Permit for a new four-story, 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Boulevard. The approval includes a 35% density bonus, height increase to 54 feet, parking reductions, and an affordable housing plan for 14 on-site units. The motion passed 3-2, with Councilmembers Burnett and Delgado dissenting. Special conditions were added regarding tree protection, nesting bird surveys, and compliance with Government Code Section 66300(d)(2)(D) for potential relocation.

• Approved Resolution 2021-07 for 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Blvd (3-2, Burnett and Delgado dissenting)
• Granted 35% density bonus and height increase from 42 ft/3 stories to 54 ft/4 stories
• Approved parking reduction with waivers for front yard setback and covered parking
• Approved Affordable/Inclusionary Housing Plan for 14 on-site affordable units
• Approved Tree Removal Permit for removal of nine trees
• Added special conditions for tree protection and nesting bird survey
• Added statement requiring compliance with Government Code Section 66300(d)(2)(D) for potential relocation

Recreation & Cultural Services Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Recreation & Cultural Services Commission will discuss and make a final recommendation to the Marina City Council on a permanent site for the MLK sculpture. The discussion includes site visits, public input, and whether the sculpture should stand alone or be part of a landscaped area.

• Discussion of permanent site for MLK sculpture
• Review of commissioner site visits and public input
• Consideration of further site visits
• Decision on standalone vs. landscaped setting
• Final recommendation to City Council

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider approving the Phase 2 East/Residential Final Map and Public Improvement Agreement for the Dunes on Monterey Bay development (formerly University Village), along with a right-of-way designation for a portion of Parcel N. The council will also vote on consent items including accounts payable totaling $1,822,011.15, a resolution to rescind a fire district reimbursement agreement, extending the COVID-19 Residential Loan Program, and adopting a new Bingo ordinance. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve Phase 2 East/Residential Final Map for Dunes on Monterey Bay (Shea Homes)
• Approve Phase 2 East/Residential Public Improvement Agreement with Shea Homes, LP
• Designate portion of Parcel N as right-of-way (Phase 1C 3rd Final Map)
• Accounts payable checks totaling $1,822,011.15
• Extend COVID-19 Residential Loan Program until March 31, 2021

The City Council unanimously approved three resolutions related to the Dunes on Monterey Bay development: designating a portion of Parcel N as right-of-way, approving the Phase 2 East/Residential Public Improvement Agreement with Shea Homes, and approving the Phase 2 East/Residential Final Map. All motions passed 5-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution extending the COVID-19 Residential Loan Program and adopting a new Bingo ordinance.

• Approved Resolution 2021-04 designating Parcel N as right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 Phase 2 East/Residential Public Improvement Agreement with Shea Homes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-06 Phase 2 East/Residential Final Map for Dunes on Monterey Bay (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2021-03 extending COVID-19 Residential Loan Program (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-01 replacing Bingo chapter (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,822,011.15 and $1,533.28 (consent)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to approve a Combined Development Permit for a new four-story, 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Boulevard. The permit includes a lot line adjustment, conditional use permit for density over 25 units per acre, a 35% density bonus, an affordable housing plan for 14 on-site units, a tree removal permit for nine trees, a sign permit, and site and architectural design review. The item was continued from January 20, 2021. The Council will also discuss blight removal priorities and receive COVID-19 updates.

• 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Boulevard (APNs 032-031-001 and 032-031-003)
• 35% density bonus to allow height increase from 42 feet/3 stories to 54 feet/4 stories
• 14 on-site affordable housing units (11% Very Low, 2% Low, 7% Moderate Income)
• Removal of nine trees; demolition of 10 existing structures
• Blight removal priorities and COVID-19 updates

The City Council voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing for the proposed 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Boulevard to February 8, 2021, to address issues raised by the council and public, including resident displacement, parking, sidewalk gaps, and sustainability features. A prior motion to continue to a fourth meeting failed 2-3. The council also heard public comments on blight removal priorities but took no final action, instead continuing the meeting to hear all speakers.

• Continued 94-unit apartment project at 3298 Del Monte Blvd to Feb. 8, 2021 (5-0)
• Failed motion to continue project to a fourth meeting before deadline (2-3)
• Continued meeting to 10:30 PM to hear blight removal public comments (5-0)
• Continued to hear last 5 blight removal speakers (3-2)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a development permit for a four-story, 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Boulevard. The proposal includes requests for height increases, density bonuses, and tree removal permits. The Council will also discuss blight removal priorities and various property negotiations in closed session.

• Public hearing for a 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Boulevard
• Proposed ordinance to replace Municipal Code Chapter 5.28 with new 'Bingo' regulations
• Closed session property negotiations for The Dunes on Monterey Bay hotel site
• Closed session property negotiations for Ord Market Parcel at 2700 Imjin Parkway
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,363,551.53

The Marina City Council approved the consent agenda (5-0), including accounts payable, minutes, a new fire department shoulder patch, and appointments to the Planning Commission. The council also approved the first reading of a new Bingo ordinance (5-0). A public hearing for a 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Boulevard was continued to January 28, 2021, and three agenda items (11a, 11b, 11c) were pulled by staff and continued to February 2, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda including $1.36M accounts payable and $1.14M wire transfers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-01 adopting new Fire Department shoulder patch (5-0)
• Appointed Audra Walton, Brian McCarthy, Hyunsoo Hur, Glenn Woodson, and Surinder Rana to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021- repealing and replacing Chapter 5.28 'Bingo' (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 94-unit apartment complex at 3298 Del Monte Blvd to Jan 28, 2021 (5-0)
• Pulled agenda items 11a, 11b, 11c (right-of-way, Shea Homes agreement, Dunes final map) and continued to Feb 2, 2021

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a use permit for one temporary Dunes subdivision sign on Imjin Parkway, after a second proposed sign location was found ineligible. The Commission will also consider approving design review and a tree removal permit for a 140-unit affordable housing project within the Dunes on Monterey Bay Specific Plan area. The meeting includes a consent agenda to approve the December 10, 2020 minutes and will elect a temporary Chair due to a vacancy.

• Use Permit UP 2020-03 for one temporary Dunes sign on north side of Imjin Parkway west of 2nd Avenue
• Design Review DR 2020-17 and DR 2020-18 for 140 affordable housing units on Lot 24 – Area Q and portion of Lot 20 – Area F
• Tree Removal Permits TP 2020-02 and TP 2020-03 for removal of 18 trees including Monterey Pines, Cypress, and a Coast Live Oak
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from December 10, 2020 meeting
• Election of a temporary Planning Commission Chair