Marina public meetings in 2022

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved a construction contract for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sculpture Garden and allocated funds for City Hall lobby security improvements. Council also directed staff to begin an 18-month public outreach process to identify unmet community facility needs.

• Approved $401,830 construction contract for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sculpture Garden to Monterey Peninsula Engineering (MPE) (4-0)
• Allocated $48,000 for City Hall lobby security and customer service improvements (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $2,148,491.49 (4-0)
• Approved Successor Agency accounts payable totaling $1,350.00 (4-0)
• Authorized change in signatories for City General, Payroll, and Successor Agency General checking accounts with Chase JPMorgan (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Side Letter Agreement with Marina Public Safety Officers Association (4-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a scope of work for up to 18 months of public outreach and surveys regarding community facility needs (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Mayor's recommendations for Council assignments to boards and committees, including appointing Brian McCarthy to AMP (4-0)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation for the City Council to adopt an Affordable Housing Overlay ordinance, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and a General Plan Amendment. The commission will also review proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance in Title 17 of the Marina Municipal Code.

• Affordable Housing Overlay Ordinance, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration and General Plan Amendment
• Amendments to Title 17, Section 17.46 (Sign Ordinance) of the Marina Municipal Code
• General Plan and Municipal Code amendments related to Senate Bill 478 (Missing Middle Housing)

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt an Affordable Housing Overlay and a General Plan Amendment. The commission also recommended updates to the Municipal Code and General Plan to comply with Senate Bill 478 regarding 'Missing Middle Housing.'

• Recommended City Council adopt an Affordable Housing Overlay, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and General Plan Amendment to Section 2.28 (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt new Municipal Code sections 17.16190, 17.18.140, and 17.2 and General Plan Amendment Section 2.37.1 for SB 478 'Missing Middle Housing' (6-0)
• Continued the proposed amendments to Title 17, Section 17.46 (Sign Ordinance) to the January 12, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Approved November 10, 2022 Action Minutes (6-0)

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will review two items regarding red curb installations. These items are brought forth for committee consideration and possible action.

• Red Curb - 353 Elba Cr.
• Red Curb - Fehring Pl. and Messinger Dr.

The committee approved a 40-foot red curb at Fehring Pl. and Messinger Dr. to improve stopping and turning sight distance. A request for a red curb at 353 Elba Cr. was not approved because the location does not meet city driveway standards.

• Approved 40-foot red curb at Fehring Pl. and Messinger Dr.
• Denied red curb at 353 Elba Cr. due to non-standard driveway

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election and swore in new council members and the Mayor. A consent agenda was passed including several lease amendments, salary schedule updates, and zoning ordinances. The council also entered a tolling agreement regarding improvements for a cannabis dispensary at 3100 Del Monte Boulevard.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-139 canvassing the Nov 8, 2022 election (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $2,325,896.14 in accounts payable and $10,619.19 for Successor Agency (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-144 for Joby Aero Inc lease expansion at 761 Neeson Road (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-07 amending Title 17 regarding childcare homes and supportive housing (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-08 amending height limits in R-4 zoning district (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $25,000 for Environmental Innovations solid waste management services (5-0-0-0)
• Denied extension to June 1, 2023 for 3100 Del Monte Blvd improvements (2-3-0-0)
• Approved 60-day tolling agreement for 3100 Del Monte Blvd improvements (5-0-0-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved the purchase of a new fire truck and adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Codes. The council also approved first readings for ordinances regarding childcare homes, supportive housing, and R-4 zoning height limits.

• Approved $1,908,443.04 purchase order for Rosenbauer Quint Fire Truck (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-06 to implement 2022 California Building Standards Codes (3-0-2)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Title 17 regarding childcare, supportive housing, and multi-family housing (4-0-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Section 17.12.060 regarding R-4 zoning height limits (4-0-1)
• Approved $601,836.28 in accounts payable and $672.40 for Successor Agency (3-0-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-134 to continue remote teleconferenced meetings through Dec 20, 2022 (3-0-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-135 supporting a Veteran’s Home in Monterey County (3-0-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-138 establishing rules and procedures for the conduct of meetings (5-0)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Sixth Cycle Housing Element, presented by city staff and Rincon Consulting. They will also receive informational items on Phase 3 architecture modifications for The Dunes project and proposed pet restrictions in the municipal code. The meeting includes consent agenda approval of prior meeting minutes and no public hearings or action items are scheduled.

• Study session on the Sixth Cycle Housing Element with Rincon Consulting
• Phase 3 architecture modifications for The Dunes project by Marina Community Partners
• Pet restrictions in the municipal code presented by Planning Manager Christy Hopper
• 2023 Planning Commissioner Academy informational item
• Consent agenda: approval of October 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the action minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. The session included informational presentations on the Dunes Project and pet restrictions in the Muni Code, as well as a study session on the Sixth Cycle-Housing Element.

• Approved Action Minutes for October 12, 2022 (5-0)

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee will consider removing red curbs at several locations, including a bus stop on De Forest Drive and the corner of Sunset/Carmel, and discuss a roundabout at Beach Rd and Del Monte Blvd and speeding on Neeson Rd.

• Red curb in front of 3202 De Forest Drive (Cardoza) and at Sunset/Carmel church
• Red curb removal on south side of Reservation Rd between Lynscott Dr and Bayer St
• Red curb status for three bus stops: Reindollar Ave (remove), De Forest Rd at Windy Hill Park (keep), Seacrest Ave (already removed)
• Discussion of roundabout at Beach Rd and Del Monte Blvd regarding speeding and lane segregation
• Discussion of speeding issue on Neeson Rd

The committee decided on the status of several bus stop red curbs and referred speeding data for Neeson and Imjin to the police department for enforcement. Other items regarding roundabout safety and crosswalk accessibility were referred for budget analysis or further review.

• Approved red curb removal at Sunset/Carmel
• Maintained red curbs at 3202 De Forest Drive and Windy Hill Park
• Confirmed red curb removal at Reindollar Ave (tennis courts) and Seacrest Ave
• Tabled red curb removal on Reservation Rd between Lynscott Dr and Bayer St for next meeting
• Referred speeding data for Neeson and Imjin to PD for enforcement
• Referred roundabout flashing light project to budget process for analysis
• Assigned review of accessibility improvements for Imjin and 2nd Ave intersection to Edrie

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved a settlement agreement with Wathens Castanos Peterson Homes involving below market rate housing and park construction. Council also approved the first reading of the 2022 California Building Standards Codes and authorized a shared mobility program with Bird, Inc.

• Approved settlement agreement with Wathens Castanos Peterson Homes (3-0-2)
• Approved $545,052.53 in accounts payable (3-0-2)
• Approved mitigation services agreement with Big Sur Land Trust for Imjin Parkway Widening Project (3-0-2)
• Appointed Cynthia Tanabe, Jim Felton, Michael Owen, Steve Hunt, and Stephen Rouland to Public Works Commission (3-0-2)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Codes (3-0-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-133 to implement Bird, Inc. shared mobility device services (2-1-2)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for October 27, 2022. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council approved the general terms of a settlement agreement with Wathens Castanos. Additionally, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-131 to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Marina Employees’ Association.

• Approved general terms of settlement agreement with Wathens Castanos (3-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-131 authorizing MOU with Marina Employees’ Association and salary schedule adjustments (4-0-1)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to modify exterior improvement requirements for a cannabis dispensary at 3100 Del Monte Blvd and a sign permit for a new Starbucks at 200 Reservation Rd. The commission will also consider consent agenda items including amendments to building heights in the R-4 zoning district and updates to regulations for child care homes, supportive housing, and conditional use permits for multi-family housing.

• Public hearing on modifications to Conditional Use Permit 2019-03 for Pacific Roots cannabis dispensary at 3100 Del Monte Blvd
• Public hearing on sign permit (SG 2022-05) for new Starbucks at 200 Reservation Rd
• Consideration of Resolution No.2022 recommending amendments to building heights in Residential Multi-Family (R-4) zoning district
• Consideration of amendments to Marina Municipal Code for small and large family child care homes, day care centers, supportive housing, and conditional use permits for multi-family housing
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from September 22, 2022

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss amendments to the Marina Municipal Code regarding child care homes and supportive housing. The body will also consider permits for residential use and building additions.

• Zoning Text Amendments 22-03 regarding child care homes, day care centers, and supportive housing
• Conditional Use Permit UP2022-01 for nine detached residential units at 3289 and 3295 Drew Street
• Design Review (DR2022-05) for a 190 sq. ft. laundry room at 233 and 235 Carmel Ave

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to consider action on four specific traffic and parking issues. These items involve parking restrictions and speeding concerns at various city locations.

• Parking in the bike lane on Marina Heights Dr between Bluffs Dr and Bonte Dr
• Adding a red curb on Cardoza Avenue
• Speeding at 187 Palm Ave
• Parking obstructions at Cardoza and Dolphin Circle

Recreation & Cultural Services Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Public Works Commission and Recreation & Cultural Services Commission will hold a joint meeting. The commissions are scheduled to receive an informational report and provide input regarding several recreational facilities.

• Informational report on Aquatic & Sports Center
• Informational report on Outdoor Roller Pavilion
• Informational report on Sea Haven Playground

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Committee will consider several action items regarding local roadway improvements. These include discussions on airport parking lot speedbumps, curb markings, sidewalk painting, and stop sign installations.

• Airport Parking Lots and Roadway speedbumps (Bldg. 527)
• Red Curb - Zanetta Dr. and Reindollar Ave.
• Sidewalk Painting for Visually Impaired Residents: Marina Cycle and Skate on Reservation Rd. and Prince Liquor on Carmel Ave.
• Stop Sign - 4th Ave. and Telegraph Blvd.
• Pedestrian Safety - Intersection of Carmel Ave. and California Ave.

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Committee will review action items including a red curb removal at 460 Reservation Rd. and pedestrian protection for the Del Monte Blvd. and Beach Rd. roundabout. The committee will also conduct a review of a collision study.

• Red Curb Removal – 460 Reservation Rd.
• Pedestrian Protection – Del Monte Blvd. and Beach Rd. Roundabout
• Collision Study Review

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Committee is meeting to consider action on specific parking and signage requests. The body will also discuss motorcycle noise pollution and updates regarding the Sea Haven Development.

• 2-hr parking sign at Marina Pet Hospital (358 Reservation Rd.)
• Motorcycle noise pollution on Cardoza Ave., Healy Ave., and Abdy Way
• Yield sign at Marina Dr. and Starfish Ct.
• Sea Haven Development updates

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Committee will consider a two-hour parking sign for Marina Pet Hospital at 358 Reservation Rd. The committee will also discuss noise pollution caused by motorcyclists on Cardoza Ave., Healy Ave., and Abdy Way.

• 2-hr parking sign – Marina Pet Hospital (358 Reservation Rd.)
• Motorcyclists noise pollution – Cardoza Ave., Healy Ave., and Abdy Way

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Committee is considering several action items related to street markings, crosswalks, and speed limits. These items include a speed study at Marina Heights and potential changes to Abrams Dr.

• Follow up on 4-way stops at 9th Street & Lighthouse Lane and 3rd Ave & Boardwalk Ave
• Review markings at Abrams Dr & Imjin Pkwy (West intersection)
• Add crosswalk on Abrams Dr
• Install 25mph speed limit on Abrams Dr
• Conduct speed study at Marina Heights