Sand City public meetings in 2025

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special meeting to consider consent items and new business, including accepting grant funds for the West End Stormwater Improvement Project on Contra Costa and Catalina Streets. The council will also vote on a professional services agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. not to exceed $28,735. Consent items include authorizing the mayor's signature on letters to the governor and approving a resolution to replace a cost-sharing memorandum of understanding with ReGen Monterey. A closed session is scheduled for the city manager's performance evaluation.

• Acceptance of Mid-Cycle Regional Surface Transportation Program funds for West End Stormwater Improvement Project (Contra Costa and Catalina Streets)
• Professional service agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. for up to $28,735
• Resolution rescinding and replacing Resolution SC 25-51 regarding cost-sharing MOU with ReGen Monterey for franchise collection planning
• Mayor's signature on letters to governor supporting or opposing Cal Cities priority bills
• Closed session to evaluate city manager performance

The Council approved a resolution to accept funds for the West End Stormwater Improvement Project and authorized a professional services agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. for up to $28,735. All items were approved by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-55 accepting funds for West End Stormwater Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-56 authorizing professional services agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter into agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. at not to exceed $28,735 (5-0)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider a consent calendar and several key items. The council will vote on adopting the city's budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. They will also consider water allocations for a new coffee roastery and bakery at 1793 Catalina Street and a six-room hotel at 1714 Contra Costa Street, as well as approve design of the Sand City Multiuse Trail segment. A public hearing will address an appeal regarding temporary outside storage on Elder Avenue.

• Adopt FY 2025-2026 city budget (Item 9B)
• Water allocation for coffee roastery and bakery at 1793 Catalina Street (CUP 25-001) (Item 5F)
• Water allocation for six-room hotel at 1714 Contra Costa Street (Item 5G)
• Appeal and conditional use permit for temporary outdoor storage at 425 and 476 Elder Avenue (Item 8A)
• Approve design of Sand City Multiuse Trail segment of Monterey Bay Recreation Trail (Item 9A)

The Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and two water allocation resolutions for a coffee roastery/bakery and a six-room hotel. They also approved the design of a multiuse trail segment and dismissed a zoning appeal.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget (4-0-1)
• Approved water allocation for coffee roastery/bakery at 1793 Catalina St (4-0-1)
• Approved water allocation for six-room hotel at 1714 Contra Costa St (4-0-1)
• Approved design of Sand City Multiuse Trail segment (4-0-1)
• Dismissed zoning appeal for outside storage at 425 & 476 Elder Ave (3-0-1-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-29 renewing maintenance service agreement with Hope Rehabilitation Services
• Approved Resolution SC 25-30 three-year service agreement with 4Leaf, Inc.
• Approved Resolution SC 25-33 adopting list of SB 1 funded projects for FY 2025-26

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

This special meeting includes a closed session where the Sand City Council and Successor Agency will discuss real property negotiations for parcel APN 011-012-005 with Oyster Point Inn, LLC, and labor negotiations with unrepresented employees. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 011-012-005 with Oyster Point Inn, LLC regarding price and terms of payment
• Closed session: labor negotiation with unrepresented employees, negotiator City Manager Vibeke Norgaard

The City Council and Successor Agency met to discuss real property and labor negotiations but took no reportable actions during the open session. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 PM.

• Adjourned to Closed Session regarding real property negotiators (APN 011-012-005)
• Adjourned to Closed Session regarding labor negotiators
• Re-adjourned to Open Session with no reportable action taken

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

This special joint meeting is primarily procedural, featuring a closed session where the Council and Successor Agency will confer with legal counsel regarding three cases of anticipated litigation. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (3 cases) under Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2)
• Re-adjourn to open session to report any actions taken in closed session

Council voted 5-0 to introduce an ordinance approving the second amendment to the development agreement with DBO Development No. 30, LLC for the South of Tioga Project. Council also directed its representative on the Seaside County Sanitation District to oppose any change to equal voting, accepted a donated public art piece, and authorized $24,292.71 plus $6,000 contingency for a monument sign installation. The consent calendar and cancellation of the March 18 meeting were approved.

• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes, reports, special event permit, and financial report (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance approving second amendment to South of Tioga development agreement (5-0)
• Directed City's representative to oppose weighted voting change at Seaside County Sanitation District (5-0)
• Accepted donated sculpture 'Sand City's Seat' and approved future bike trail site for installation (5-0)
• Authorized $24,292.71 plus $6,000 contingency for monument sign base and installation (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of March 18, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency hold a joint meeting including a public hearing on the first reading of an ordinance approving a second amendment to the development agreement for the South of Tioga project. New business items include discussing Seaside's request to change voting structure in the Seaside County Sanitation District, reconsidering acceptance of public art and sculpture site selection, and directing the city manager to execute contracts for a monument sign installation costing $24,292.71 plus a $6,000 contingency. The council will also consider canceling the March 18 regular meeting.

• Public hearing on first reading of ordinance for second amendment to South of Tioga development agreement between Sand City and DBO Development No. 30, LLC
• Consideration of Seaside’s request to change SCSD voting from equal share per member to weighted voting favoring Seaside
• Re-consideration of acceptance of public art and site selection for sculptures (continued from Feb. 18, 2025)
• Direct city manager to enter contracts for monument sign installation with $24,292.71 plus $6,000 contingency from General Fund
• Approval of special event permit 25-01 for Community Human Services 'Banding Together' fundraiser in the Art Park on April 12, 2025

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency held a special meeting that consisted solely of a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (three cases). No reportable action was taken, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The council will vote on adopting a five-year capital improvement plan for FY24-25 through FY28-29 and approving the FY24-25 capital budget. Other actions include amending the underground utility district on California Avenue, responding to a county grand jury report on road safety, setting an appropriations limit for FY25-26, approving salary schedules for general employees and police, and authorizing health care benefit changes. A presentation on the Monterey Tourism 2030 Plan is also scheduled.

• Resolution adopting Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY24-25 through FY28-29 and approving FY24-25 Capital Budget
• Resolution amending Underground Utility District No. 1 on California Avenue to expand limits from Shake Avenue to Contra Costa Street
• Resolution establishing appropriations limit for FY25-26 pursuant to California Constitution Article XII B
• Resolution approving general employees salary schedule for FY24-25 and FY25-26 and Police Officers' Association salary schedule for FY24-2027
• Resolution authorizing health care benefit changes

The City Council approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan and the budget for Fiscal Year 24-25. The Council also approved employee salary schedules and expanded an underground utility district. Additionally, the August 5, 2025, regular meeting was cancelled.

• Approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 24-25 through 28-29) and FY 24-25 budget (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-23 expanding Underground Utility District No. 1 from Shake Avenue to Contra Costa Street (4-0-1)
• Approved FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 General Employees Salary Schedule and 2024-2027 POA Salary Schedule (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-25 establishing FY 2025-2026 appropriations limit (4-0-1)
• Authorized City Manager to respond to the 2024-2025 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Report on road safety (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-28 authorizing health care benefit changes (4-0-1)
• Approved cancellation of the August 5, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and Resolution SC 25-22 recognizing Carl G. Sedoryk (4-0-1)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

This special joint meeting of the Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency will conduct a goal-setting workshop for the city's Capital Improvement Plan and other major projects, followed by mandatory AB1234 ethics training for council members and designated filers. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Goal-setting workshop for Capital Improvement Plan and major projects
• Mandatory AB1234 ethics training for City Council and designated filers

The City Manager presented the Capital Improvement Plan and major projects for discussion. The Council provided feedback on project priorities, which the City Manager will analyze against future budget considerations. The final plan will return to the Council for formal approval at a later date.

• Discussed Capital Improvement Plan and major projects
• Continued mandatory AB 1234 ethics training to a future meeting

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council will consider several items at this regular meeting, including adopting an ordinance to designate fire hazard severity zones (second reading), approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sand City Police Officers' Association, adopting Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and authorizing solicitation of proposals for the General Plan Update. These decisions affect building regulations, police labor agreements, current-year spending, and long-range planning.

• Hold second reading and adopt Ordinance adding Chapter 15.09 to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zone(s)
• Approve Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute MOU with Sand City Police Officers' Association
• Approve Resolution adopting Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Approve solicitation of Request for Proposals for the General Plan Update
• Approve Resolution proclaiming May 18-24, 2025 as National Public Works Week

The Sand City Council approved several items unanimously (4-0-1, Vice Mayor absent), including a new ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones, budget amendment #1, and a memorandum of understanding with the police officers' association. The council also authorized solicitation of proposals for a General Plan update and proclaimed National Public Works Week. No public comment was received on any item.

• Approved Consent Calendar including meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance SC 25-03 adding Chapter 15.09 (Fire Hazard Severity Zones) (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-19 proclaiming National Public Works Week (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-20 authorizing MOU with Sand City Police Officers' Association (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-21 adopting Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2024-2025 (4-0-1)
• Approved solicitation of RFPs for General Plan update (4-0-1)

Budget and Personnel Committee

The Budget and Personnel Committee will consider approving minutes from May 29, 2024, and review audited financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The committee will then recommend approval to the City Council. Public comments are accepted on non-agenda items at the start and on agenda items when considered.

• Approve meeting minutes from May 29, 2024
• Review audited financial reports for FY 2023-24 (ending June 30, 2024)
• Recommend approval of financial reports to City Council

The Budget and Personnel Committee approved the minutes from a prior meeting and voted 2-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The committee also received a presentation on the audit results.

• Approved May 29, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of 2023-24 audited financial statements (2-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider and potentially approve the design and location of a new city monument sign, as well as approve the minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting. The meeting is being held both virtually and in person, with public comment opportunities available.

• Consideration and approval of the design of the City Monument Sign, including proposed location and rendering (Exhibit D)
• Approval of the Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 12, 2024

The Design Review Committee approved the design for a new monument sign at the corner of California Avenue and Tioga Avenue. The committee selected anodized aluminum for the lettering, with a polished acrylic overlay, and unanimously approved the design.

• Approved September 12, 2024, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved new City monument sign design (3-0)
• Selected anodized aluminum for sign lettering

Design Review Committee

The committee will consider and possibly approve the design of a themed bus station for the SURF! Busway at California and Playa Avenues. They will also vote on approving the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approval of the design of the California/Playa Avenue SURF! Theme Bus Station (CDP 23-009 SURF! Busway)
• Approval of Design Review Committee meeting minutes for August 8, 2024

The committee approved the design for the California/Playa Avenue SURF! themed bus station. The approval included staff recommendations for bike racks, a bike pump, and specific branding and colorways.

• Approved August 8, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved California/Playa Avenue SURF! themed bus station design with staff recommendations (3-0)

Sand City Art Committee

The Sand City Art Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider options for murals in Sand City in 2025, with a recommendation to be made to the City Council. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its February 12, 2025 meeting. The public may participate virtually or in person.

• Approve the Sand City Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes for February 12, 2025
• Discuss and consider options to recommend to the City Council regarding murals in Sand City in 2025

The Sand City Art Committee voted 5-0 to recommend to the City Council that Leon Kerr be commissioned for a mural on the Graniterock building with a budget of $80,000. The committee also discussed three options for future mural festivals and programs.

• Approved Special Meeting Minutes for February 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Voted 5-0 to recommend commissioning Leon Kerr for a Graniterock building mural ($80,000 budget)
• Discussed three options for 2025 mural programs and festivals

Sand City Art Committee

The Sand City Art Committee will hold a special meeting to appoint a new chair, approve minutes from September 2024, consider acceptance of public art and select sites for sculptures, and discuss a mural festival planned for 2025 with recommendations to the City Council.

• Appointment of a new chair to the Sand City Art Committee
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 16, 2024
• Consideration of acceptance of public art and site selection for sculptures
• Discussion regarding a Mural Festival in 2025 and recommendations to City Council

The committee appointed Shelby Hawthorne as chair and approved the September 2024 meeting minutes. It voted to accept two sculptures and discussed plans for a 2025 mural festival.

• Appointed Shelby Hawthorne as Chair (4-0)
• Approved September 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Accepted two sculptures (4-0)
• Directed staff to contact Granite Rock for mural site
• Directed member Clark to contact Leon Kerr
• Set next meeting for approximately 30 days

Budget and Personnel Committee

The Sand City Budget and Personnel Committee will hold a special budget meeting on May 13, 2025. The main action is consideration and possible approval of Budget Amendment #1 for the current fiscal year. The committee will also vote on approving draft minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of draft meeting minutes from February 12, 2025
• Consideration and approval of Proposed Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The Budget and Personnel Committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval of Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to the Sand City Council. The amendment was presented by staff and discussed, with questions about sales tax revenue and grant funding. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 12, 2025 special meeting.

• Approved February 12, 2025 special meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2024-2025 to City Council (2-0)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The City Council will consider a consent calendar item to adopt a zoning ordinance implementing the 2023-2031 Housing Element and West End Overlay District. New business includes accepting audited financial statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and a decision on Conditional Use Permit 23-007 at 725 Dias Avenue to deny Phase I (truck storage) and approve Phase II (food truck park and community event space). The Council will also consider acceptance of public art and site selection of sculptures.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending zoning code for Housing Element and West End Overlay District
• Denial of Phase I (truck and equipment storage) and approval of Phase II (food truck park) for CUP 23-007 at 725 Dias Avenue
• Acceptance of audited financial statements for year ended June 30, 2024
• Consideration of acceptance of public art and sculpture site selection
• Presentation on code enforcement update by Building Official John Kuehl

The council approved a conditional use permit for a food truck park and community event space called 'The Yard' at 725 Dias Avenue, while separately denying a proposed truck and equipment storage at the same address. Councilmember Sofer recused due to a conflict of interest. The consent calendar, including adoption of a zoning ordinance for the housing element and West End overlay district, was approved 5-0. Acceptance of public art and sculpture site selection was continued to the next meeting.

• Held second reading and adopted Ordinance SC 25-01 amending zoning code for housing element and West End Overlay District (5-0, on consent calendar)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-08 accepting audited financial statements for year ended June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Denied Phase I (truck and equipment storage) of Conditional Use Permit CUP 23-007 at 725 Dias Avenue via Resolution SC 25-09 (4-0-1, Sofer recused)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP 23-007 and Site Plan for Food Truck Park and community event space 'The Yard' at 725 Dias Avenue via Resolution SC 25-10 (4-0-1, Sofer recused)
• Continued acceptance of public art and sculpture site selection to March 4, 2025 council meeting

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will meet to vote on consent items including approval of meeting minutes, a mural at 800 Scott Street, a $119,000 financial auditing services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, and acceptance of February 2025 financial reports. A public hearing is set for the first reading of an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones. New business includes a resolution to approve a special event permit for a bicycle criterium on July 20, 2025, in the West End District. The agenda also features a presentation on the CalAm facility update.

• Approve resolution for two-year auditing services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP up to $119,000
• First reading of ordinance adding Chapter 15-09 to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Approve special event permit for Bicycle Criterium on July 20, 2025 in West End District
• Approve mural on east wall of Salvation Army Building at 800 Scott Street
• Accept City/Successor Agency financial reports for February 2025

The Council approved the consent calendar, including audit services and financial reports, and approved a special event permit for a bicycle criterium. The Council also held the first reading of an ordinance adding a chapter to designate fire hazard severity zones.

• Approved City Council and Regular Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2025 (4-0-1)
• Approved mural on east wall of Salvation Army Building - 800 Scott Street (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-17 for financial auditing services by CliftonlarsonAllen, LLP (4-0-1)
• Accepted City/Successor Agency Financial Reports from February 2025 (4-0-1)
• Waived reading of Fire Hazard Severity Zone ordinance and held first reading (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-18 for Bicycle Criterium special event permit (4-0-1)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

This is a special joint meeting of the Sand City Council and the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency. The main business is a closed session to discuss one case of anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one case) under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
• Re-adjourn to open session to report any action taken in closed session

The City Council and Successor Agency held a special meeting that included a closed session regarding anticipated litigation. City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported that no reportable action was taken during the session.

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting. Consent items include approving minutes, a second reading for the South of Tioga development agreement amendment, a solar panel array at 501 California Avenue, annual progress reports, an actuarial services contract, and financial reports. New business includes a conditional use permit for a coffee roastery at 1793 Catalina Street, adoption of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and FY 24-25 capital budget, a salary schedule, and discussion of the we.Mural Festival.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance for Second Amendment to Development Agreement with DBO Development No. 30, LLC for South of Tioga project
• Conditional Use Permit CUP 25-001 for coffee roastery and bakery at 1793 Catalina Street
• Adoption of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 24-25 through 28-29 and FY 24-25 capital budget
• Resolution authorizing contract with Foster & Foster for actuarial valuation services up to $25,600
• Discussion and direction on Sand City we.Mural Festival 2025

The Council adopted a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 24-25 through 28-29 and the budget for Fiscal Year 24-25. Other key actions included approving a coffee roastery and bakery permit and a solar panel array installation.

• Approved five-year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 24-25 to 28-29) and FY 24-25 budget (4-0-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for coffee roastery and bakery at 1793 Catalina Street (4-0-1)
• Approved solar panel array at 501 California Avenue (3-0-1-1)
• Approved FY 2024-25 General Employees Salary Schedule (4-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance SC 25-02 amending development agreement for South of Tioga Project (4-0-1)
• Approved contract with Foster & Foster Actuaries and Consultants up to $25,600 (4-0-1)
• Directed staff to fund a 2025 mural by Leon Keer or perform a maintenance year for existing murals (4-0-1)
• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The City Council and Successor Agency are meeting jointly but the agenda contains only procedural items and closed session discussions. No public decisions or hearings are scheduled. The sole substantive action is a closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding the Police Officers Association and unrepresented employees.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with Police Officers Association (Gov. Code §54957.6)
• Closed session: labor negotiations regarding unrepresented employees (Gov. Code §54957.6)

The Sand City Council met jointly with the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency but took no substantive action. The council held closed sessions to discuss labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association and unrepresented employees, and after reconvening, reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned after 43 minutes.

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council will hold a public hearing on a first-reading ordinance to amend zoning regulations (Title 18) to implement the 2023-2031 Sixth Cycle Housing Element and provisions for the West End Overlay District and Parking Plan. The council will also consider resolutions to update expense reimbursement policies for city council members and employees. Other items include a presentation on new California laws and approval of past meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 18 zoning for the Sixth Cycle Housing Element and West End Overlay District and Parking Plan
• Resolution to amend City Council Expense Reimbursement Policy
• Resolution to amend Personnel Manual Chapter 5, Section 5.14, Travel and Expense Policy for Employees
• Receive an update on California laws enacted in 2024
• Approve minutes for December 3, 2024, December 17, 2024, and January 28, 2025

The Council held a first reading of an ordinance to update the city's zoning code for the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The Council also approved resolutions amending the Council's expense reimbursement policy and the Personnel Manual's travel and expense policy.

• Approved Consent Calendar 5-0
• Waived reading of Housing Element ordinance by title only 5-0
• Held first reading of Housing Element ordinance 5-0
• Approved Council expense reimbursement policy resolution 5-0
• Approved Personnel Manual travel and expense policy resolution 5-0

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will meet in a special joint meeting, with the primary business being a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators regarding Police Officers Association contract (Gov. Code §54957.6)

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency held a special meeting and adjourned to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association. After reconvening, the City Attorney reported that the Council received updates and provided direction but took no reportable action. No substantive decisions were made during the open session.

• Closed session held for labor negotiations with Police Officers Association; no reportable action taken

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

This special joint meeting of the Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association. No public hearings or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Closed session with labor negotiators for Police Officers Association contract discussions

The City Council and Successor Agency Board met to discuss labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association. No reportable action was taken during the meeting.

• Met to discuss labor negotiations with Police Officers Association
• No reportable action taken

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: Smooth Coffee Co. at 748 California Avenue and The Yard food truck park at 725 Dias Avenue. Presentations include the 2025-2029 CDBG funding estimate and a street paving plan update. The consent calendar covers appointments and financial reports.

• Conditional Use Permit for Smooth Coffee Co. coffee roastery at 748 California Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for temporary truck storage and food truck park at 725 Dias Avenue
• Presentation on 2025-2029 Urban County CDBG Consolidated Action Plan funding estimate
• Street Paving Plan update presentation
• Adoption of Tickets and Passes Distribution Policy

The Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for a coffee roaster at 748 California Avenue and adopted a tickets and passes distribution policy. It denied a permit for a truck storage and food truck park at 725 Dias Avenue and continued that item to the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution SC 24-04 for Smooth Coffee Co. at 748 California Avenue (5-0)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for The Yard at 725 Dias Avenue (4-0-1, Sofer recused)
• Continued The Yard item to February 18, 2025 meeting
• Approved Resolution SC 25-05 adopting Tickets and Passes Distribution Policy (5-0)
• Confirmed officers of Sand City Joint Powers Financing Authority (Resolution JPFA 25-01)
• Confirmed members of Sand City Arts Committee (Resolution SC 25-01)
• Appointed Mary Ann Schicketanz to Design Review Committee (Resolution SC 25-02)
• Ratified appointments to local and regional agencies and boards (Resolution SC 25-03)

Budget and Personnel Committee

The Budget and Personnel Committee will consider and vote on approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget for recommendation to the City Council. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 27, 2024 meeting.

• Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget and approval to City Council
• Approve Budget and Personnel Committee meeting minutes for March 27, 2024

The Budget and Personnel Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget to the City Council after staff presentation and discussion. The committee also approved the minutes from March 27, 2024, by a 2-0 vote.

• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget to City Council (2-0)

Sand City Arts Committee

The Sand City Art Committee will hold a special meeting to consider accepting public art and selecting a site for a memorial for Craig Hubler, and to review artists' renderings for the 2024 we.Mural Festival. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 28, 2023 meeting. Public participation is available in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2023
• Consideration of acceptance of public art and site selection for a memorial for Craig Hubler
• Presentation of artists' renderings for the 2024 we.Mural Festival

The Art Committee reviewed and reached consensus on several artist renderings for the 2024 Mural Festival to be forwarded to the City Council. The committee also approved the minutes from a previous special meeting.

• Approved July 28, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Orlu Arts for 501 Ortiz Avenue
• Recommended Ricky Watts and Alexandar Bacon for a wall on Orange Avenue near Catalina Street
• Selected rendering 'A' from artist Trav for a site visible from the City of Seaside
• Recommended Max Sansing's image for a wall at Gene's Import Auto Body

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with consent items, presentations, public hearings, and new business. Key decisions include a conditional use permit for a boutique hotel at 1417 Contra Costa Street and a conversion of retail space to apartments at 600 Ortiz Avenue. A zoning ordinance for the housing element is continued to January 21, 2025. The council will also consider contract amendments and a donation policy revision.

• Conditional use permit (CUP 23-006) for Wonderwall Boutique Hotel at 1417 Contra Costa Street
• CUP/CDP 24-002 to convert 5,431 sq. ft. of retail space into seven rental apartments at 600 Ortiz Avenue
• Amendment with 4Leaf, Inc. adding $160,000 for plan check services for South of Tioga Project
• Professional service agreement with Event Santa Cruz for West End Celebration not to exceed $95,000
• Approval of revised City Council Donation Policy and FY 2024-25 donation requests

The City Council approved a conditional use permit (CUP 23-006) for the Wonderwall Boutique Hotel at 1417 Contra Costa Street (3-0-2, with recusals) and approved a CUP/CDP to convert 5,431 sq ft of retail to seven rental apartments at 600 Ortiz Avenue (3-0-2, recusals). They also approved a $95,000 agreement with Event Santa Cruz for the West End Celebration (5-0). A first reading of a housing element ordinance was continued to January 21, 2025.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0) including minutes, 2025 meeting calendar, amendment with 4Leaf Inc. ($160,000), donation policy revisions, and ROPS 25-26
• Approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-006) for Wonderwall Boutique Hotel at 1417 Contra Costa Street (3-0-2, two recused)
• Approved CUP/CDP 24-002 to convert 5,431 sq ft of retail to seven rental apartments at 600 Ortiz Avenue (3-0-2, two recused)
• Approved Resolution SC 24-73 authorizing $95,000 professional service agreement with Event Santa Cruz for West End Celebration (5-0)
• Continued first reading of housing element ordinance (Title 18 amendment) to January 21, 2025

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency are holding a special meeting solely for a site tour of the South of Tioga Hotel project at 800 Morgan's Way. No votes or policy discussions are scheduled.

• Site tour of the South of Tioga Hotel project at 800 Morgan's Way

The City Council held a special meeting to tour the South of Tioga Hotel Project site. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Toured South of Tioga Hotel Project at 800 Morgan's Way

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency are holding a special joint meeting to approve a resolution certifying the results of the November 5, 2024 general municipal election and to swear in elected officials. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no substantive policy or financial decisions.

• Approve resolution reciting election results for the November 5, 2024 general municipal election
• Administer oaths of office to newly elected officials

The Council approved a resolution reciting the results of the November 5, 2024, general municipal election. Oaths of office were administered to Mayor Mary Ann Carbone and Councilmembers Michelle Adams and Marilee Diaz.

• Approved Resolution SC 24-7 reciting 2024 election results (4-0-1)
• Administered oaths of office to Mayor Carbone and Councilmembers Adams and Diaz