Carmel-by-the-Sea public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution 2022-109 to declare the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. Mayor Potter appointed Bobby Richards as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023. The meeting included the administration of the oath of office for Mayor Dave Potter and Councilmembers Dramov and Baron.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-109 declaring General Municipal Election results (5-0)
• Appointed Bobby Richards as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023

City Council

The City Council declined a professional services agreement for the Police Building Renovation Project, opting instead to form an ad hoc committee to develop a new plan and scope. The Council also adopted several building and fire codes and approved a landscape ordinance timeline.

• Created Police Department Renovation ad hoc committee to develop preliminary plan (5-0)
• Failed Resolution 2022-106 regarding Police Building Renovation agreement (lack of motion)
• Approved 2022 editions of California Building, Fire, and other related codes (4-0-1-0)
• Approved $56,518 agreement with Bureau Veritas North America for building assessments (4-0-1-0)
• Approved agreement with FE Technologies for RFID and self-service software (4-0-1-0)
• Approved pay rates and salary schedules for various employee units (4-0-1-0)
• Directed staff to create a Landscape Ordinance by June 2023 and hire a landscape architect by February (5-0)
• Adopted Historic Context Statement Update for 1966-1986 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance establishing rules of conduct for meetings at city facilities. Other actions included approving a coastal engineering contract, extending a beach fire management program, and adopting a hazard mitigation plan.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 2022-006 regarding rules of conduct for legislative meetings (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 contract with EMC Planning Group Inc. for Coastal Engineering and Adaptation Planning Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-093 to continue teleconference meetings (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-096 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-097 amending City Administrator employment agreement (5-0)
• Extended Beach Fire Management Pilot Program to May 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-099 for joint participation in PLHA funding program (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-004 adopting 2022 California building and safety codes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding a public employee performance evaluation. No public business was decided or discussed in the open session.

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council approved several items, including a $880,000 fire engine purchase, three Mills Act historical property contracts, and a supplemental budget appropriation for the Carmel High School Mock Trial Team increased to $5,000. They also directed staff to draft an urgency ordinance to repeal and replace the current rules of conduct, removing the vaccine card requirement and adjusting mask requirements based on CDC community levels. Additionally, they discussed street addresses, parking management, building codes, and Mills Act policy amendments, with direction to continue research and return with proposals.

• Approved $880,000 purchase of Pierce fire engine (5-0)
• Approved Mills Act contract MA 22-204 (Prentiss) (5-0)
• Approved Mills Act contract MA 22-214 (Ludwick) (5-0)
• Approved Mills Act contract MA 22-254 (Strom & Miller) (5-0)
• Approved supplemental budget of $5,000 for Carmel High School Mock Trial Team (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft urgency ordinance to repeal/replace rules of conduct, removing vaccine card requirement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-6 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-003 on vacation leave for new hires (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved Resolution 2022-087, declaring the continuing need to meet by teleconference under state law. Council Member Baron voted no, stating he wants all boards and commissions to return to in-person meetings. The council also held a closed session to discuss existing litigation with Verizon Wireless.

• Approved Resolution 2022-087 to continue teleconference meetings (4-1)
• Held closed session for existing litigation with Verizon Wireless

Climate Committee

The Climate Committee is reviewing a draft consultant proposal for the Coastal Engineering and Adaptation Planning Study Project. The project aims to assess sea-level rise risks to coastal assets and determine adaptation measures. The committee will provide direction to staff before the proposal is converted into a Professional Services Agreement for City Council approval.

• Review of draft consultant proposal for Coastal Engineering and Adaptation Planning Study Project
• Proposed Phase 1 fees of $175,000 funded by FY 2022/23 CIP Budget
• Proposed Phase 2 fees of $100,000 anticipated from a California Coastal Commission LCP Grant
• Consultant team consists of EMC Planning Group (lead), Haro Kashunich & Associates, and Integral Consulting
• Project scope includes shoreline erosion modeling and vulnerability studies for assets like sea walls, bluffs, and drainage

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-070, appointing Mayor Dave Potter as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Richards as the alternate voting delegate for the 2022 annual League of California Cities Conference. The meeting lasted only six minutes and included no other substantive business.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-070 appointing Mayor Potter as voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Richards as alternate delegate to the 2022 League of California Cities Conference (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to decide on Mills Act Historical Property Contracts for L’Auberge Carmel and Carmel Beach Hotel & Spa. The body will also discuss the Pumpkin Roll event and alcohol consumption at the 'Third Thursday' Farmers' Market.

• Mills Act contract for L’Auberge Carmel on Monte Verde Street
• Mills Act contract for Carmel Beach Hotel & Spa at San Antonio Avenue and 13th Avenue
• Budget amendment of $150,000 for Cal Fire Grant and Urban Forestry Master Plan
• Budget amendment of $20,395 for CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant
• Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. increasing not-to-exceed amount to $240,000

The City Council approved a Mills Act Historical Property Contract for the Carmel Beach Hotel & Spa, allowing a property tax reduction in exchange for historic preservation. A similar contract for L'Auberge Carmel was continued to a later date. The council also approved the Farmers' Market alcohol resolution and the Pumpkin Roll event, among other items.

• Approved Mills Act Contract MA 21-239 for Carmel Beach Hotel & Spa (3-2)
• Continued Mills Act Contract MA 21-238 for L'Auberge Carmel to a later date (3-0-2 recusals)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-072 allowing alcohol at Farmers' Market Third Thursday events (3-1-1 recusal)
• Approved Pumpkin Roll event with additional family events at Devendorf Park (4-0-1 recusal)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Climate Adaptation Plan and various resolutions (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved three Memoranda of Understanding with employee units (General Employees, Management Employees, and Police Officers Association), each effective July 1, 2022, by 5-0 votes. The Council also directed staff to develop a propane-only beach fire program (user-supplied) to replace the current pilot program, with an interim action before the pilot expires on November 30. Additionally, the Council approved a $210,010 destination marketing agreement with the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau and continued the August 1, 2022 minutes to October for correction.

• Approved Resolution 2022-082 (General Employees MOU) 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2022-083 (Management Employees MOU) 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2022-084 (Police Officers Association MOU) 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2022-078 (destination marketing, $210,010) 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2022-074 (teleconference meetings) 4-1 (Baron no)
• Approved Resolution 2022-085 (ratifying appointments to Forest and Beach Commission and Historic Resources Board) 5-0
• Directed staff to return with propane-only beach fire program (user-supplied)
• Continued August 1, 2022 minutes to October for correction

City Council

The City Council denied an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to deny an after-the-fact Design Study application for modifications to a single-family residence on Santa Rita Street, upholding the denial and requiring the applicant to return to the Planning Commission for approval of specific corrections. The council also approved a consent agenda including resolutions for street paving, change orders, professional services agreements, an electric street sweeper purchase, and a fire ambulance MOU. The meeting was adjourned from July 12 due to technical difficulties, and two presentations were continued to August.

• Denied appeal APP 22-208 and upheld Planning Commission denial of DS 22-135 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-054 re-listing streets to be paved (consent)
• Approved Resolution 2022-055 authorizing $19,480 in change orders for library generator (consent)
• Approved Resolution 2022-056 amending PSA with Municipal Resource Group for $39,975 (consent)
• Approved Resolution 2022-057 amending PSA with Traffic Patterns for $40,000 (consent)
• Approved Resolution 2022-059 purchasing RAVO 5E electric street sweeper for $563,814 (consent)
• Approved Resolution 2022-062 MOU with Carmel Fire Ambulance Association (consent)

City Council

The City Council met on July 12, 2022, but adjourned to the following day because of an administrative error with the Zoom link and password on the agenda. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

• Adjourned to Wednesday, July 13 at 5:00 PM due to Zoom link error

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution 2022-053, proclaiming the continuing need to meet by teleconference under Government Code Section 54953(e), with a 4-1 roll call vote. Council Member Baron voted no. The meeting then moved into closed session for anticipated litigation and labor negotiations.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-053 for teleconference meetings (4-1, Baron no)

City Council

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, including the General Employees Unit, Management Employees Unit, Police Officers Association, and Carmel Fire Ambulance Association. No public comments were made, and no substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with employee units (no action recorded)

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2022-23 operating and capital budget, adding $24,000 for Scenic Road Pathway Maintenance and $30,500 for the Chamber of Commerce. They also approved a 2.14% rate increase for GreenWaste Recovery services, ratified appointments to city boards, and adopted the appropriations limit. The council received a presentation on draft climate plans and provided feedback.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget with $24,000 for Scenic Road Pathway Maintenance and $30,500 for Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Approved 2.14% rate increase for GreenWaste Recovery solid waste services effective July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Ratified appointments to Harrison Memorial Library Board, Historic Resources Board, and Planning Commission (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-23 Appropriations Limit (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, resolutions, and contracts, and adopted Resolution 2022-042 to continue meeting by teleconference. The meeting then moved to closed session for legal and labor negotiations.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-042 on teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Approved May 2, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes as amended
• Authorized contract extension for animal services with Monterey County through June 30, 2024
• Authorized new agreement with PureServe Building Services, Inc. for $263,696 in FY 2022/23
• Ratified agreements with Transportation Agency for Monterey County for pavement management
• Authorized purchase of lighting box truss system for Forest Theater stage
• Authorized job description and salary range for Accountant

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting on May 24, 2022, solely to convene a closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee units. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council adjourned to closed session at 3:08 PM.

• Adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council received a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommended Budget and provided direction to staff. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion and guidance only.

• Received FY 2022-2023 Recommended Budget presentation
• Provided direction on FY 2022-2023 Budget

City Council

The City Council approved the FY 2022-2023 Council Discretionary Grant applications, including amended applications and a conditional Ballet Theater application, and provided funding recommendations to staff. It also approved the FY 2021/22 carry-over and FY 2022/23 Capital Improvement Plan projects, directing staff to present them to the Planning Commission for review. The council received the FY 2022-2023 Recommended Budget and adopted the FY 2022-2023 Fee Schedule. It directed staff not to proceed with a permanent outdoor seating program as a top priority project.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 Council Discretionary Grant applications, including amended ones and Ballet Theater if within guidelines (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021/22 carry-over and FY 2022/23 Capital Improvement Plan projects, with direction to staff (5-0)
• Received FY 2022-2023 Recommended Budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-041 approving FY 2022-2023 Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved reconsideration of Permanent Encroachment Permit EN 21-272 (Fountain) and scheduled a second hearing (3-2)
• Directed staff not to proceed with permanent outdoor seating program as a top priority project (5-0)
• Continued Mills Act Historical Property Contract for L'Auberge Carmel to June 7, 2022 (3-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations. No public comment was heard and no substantive decisions were made during the open session.

• Adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-025 converting the intersection at 7th Street and Junipero Avenue from a single stop sign to an all-way stop-controlled intersection (5-0). It also denied a permanent encroachment permit for an existing fence at the northwest corner of Junipero Avenue and 8th Avenue (3-2). The Council received reports on Car Week 2022 and temporary parklets, directing staff to maintain the April 20, 2022 removal date for parklets and to return in 30 days with a process for a permanent outdoor seating program.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-025 for all-way stop at 7th & Junipero (5-0)
• Denied permanent encroachment permit for fence at Junipero & 8th (3-2)
• Directed staff to maintain April 20, 2022 parklet removal date
• Directed staff to return in 30 days with permanent outdoor seating program process
• Appointed five members to Design Traditions 1.5 Steering Committee

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for a CalRecycle grant allocation, HVAC replacement, historic context consultant, and job description changes. It also adopted the first amendment to Urgency Ordinance 2022-002 on meeting conduct rules. The council then adjourned to closed session for legal and labor matters.

• Approved consent agenda with 11 items (5-0)
• Adopted first amendment to Urgency Ordinance 2022-002 on meeting conduct rules (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-027 allocating $20,000 CalRecycle grant to regional program
• Ratified emergency purchase of HVAC control system for Sunset Center
• Awarded $30,000 contract to PAST Consultants for Historic Context Statement update
• Authorized job description revisions and new IT Technician position
• Authorized alcohol consumption at Winemakers' Celebration on May 7, 2022

City Council

The City Council received a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Capital Improvement Program and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. Staff from the City Administrator, Public Works, and Finance departments answered questions from the Council and public. Council discussion provided guidance on funding priorities for capital improvement projects. No formal vote was taken; the item was for direction only.

• Received presentation on FY 2022/23 Capital Improvement Program and Five Year Plan
• Provided staff direction on capital project funding priorities

City Council

The City Council held a special workshop meeting for strategic planning, hearing public input on strategic projects and giving staff direction on prioritization. No formal decisions or votes were taken; any implementation actions will be considered at future meetings. The council also entered closed session for anticipated litigation.

• Held strategic planning workshop to discuss strategic projects and gather public input
• Gave staff direction on project prioritization (no formal vote)
• Entered closed session for anticipated litigation (one potential case)

City Council

The City Council approved several major items, including a $2,000,000 budget for the Police Building Renovation Project and a lease agreement with Pacific Repertory Theatre for the Forest Theater with a $60,000 budget amendment. A Mills Act contract for L'Auberge Carmel failed on a 2-1 vote with two abstentions. The consent agenda, including ARPA fund uses and a professional services agreement, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-019 for grease interceptor policy with added Council approval requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-022 adding Police Building Renovation Project with $2,000,000 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-023 approving Forest Theater lease with Pacific Repertory Theatre and $60,000 budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-014 awarding $139,330 contract to Winter & Company for Design Traditions 1.5 project (5-0)
• Mills Act contract for L'Auberge Carmel failed (2-1, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-018 to continue meeting by teleconference and adopted an urgency ordinance establishing rules of conduct at city facilities, with a modification allowing 27 people in the Council Chamber. The council also authorized staff to work with outside counsel on wireless telecommunications ordinance updates and directed staff to bring specific design and location questions to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-018 on teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Adopted urgency ordinance on rules of conduct for city facilities, modified to allow 27 attendees (5-0)
• Authorized staff to prepare updates to Chapter 17.46 on wireless facilities
• Directed staff to take wireless location and design questions to Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council approved the FY 2021-2022 mid-year budget amendments (Resolution 2022-012) and directed staff to return with ARPA fund use and Police Station renovation funding details in March. It also adopted Resolution 2022-016 updating the at-will pay schedule, and approved the consent agenda including a $50,000 ambulance donation and an engineering services agreement. The budget schedule and a design guidelines consultant contract were continued to the next meeting.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget amendments (Resolution 2022-012) (5-0)
• Approved at-will pay schedule update (Resolution 2022-016) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-6, including $50,000 ambulance donation and $138,200 engineering contract (5-0)
• Continued budget schedule (Resolution 2022-011) to March meeting (5-0)
• Continued Design Traditions 2.0 consultant contract (Resolution 2022-014) to next meeting
• Approved fifth amendment to City Administrator employment agreement (Resolution 2022-015) (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-017, proclaiming the continuing need to meet by teleconference under Government Code Section 54953(e). No public comments were made. The council then adjourned to closed session to discuss real property negotiations for the Forest Theater lease and labor negotiations with employee units.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-017 on teleconference meetings (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a three-month extension of temporary parklets with a hard stop on April 20, 2022, and increased enforcement. It also approved the consent agenda, the annual financial report, and an appeal for a building remodel. No formal action was taken on the housing report or the parklet subcommittee data review.

• Approved consent agenda including janitorial contract extension ($102,000) and radio antenna equipment purchase ($357,786) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-004 receiving annual comprehensive financial report for FY 2020-21 (5-0)
• Approved three-month parklet extension with hard stop April 20, 2022 and increased enforcement (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-005 granting appeal APP21-415 for Conservatory remodel, removing Condition #27 (5-0)
• Directed staff to schedule study session on strategic initiatives with public participation

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution 2022-007, which would allow the council and other city legislative bodies to continue meeting by teleconference under AB 361 due to the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiations with several employee units and anticipated litigation with Verizon over the denial of the Carmelo application. The consent agenda includes the resolution, and the public can participate via Zoom or email comments.

• Resolution 2022-007 to continue teleconference meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with General Employees Unit (LiUNA), Management Employees Unit (LiUNA), Police Officers Association, and Carmel Fire Ambulance Association
• Closed session: anticipated litigation with Verizon over denial of Carmelo application
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes; comments by email due 2 hours before meeting

The City Council held a special meeting with no public appearances. It unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-007 to continue meeting by teleconference under Government Code Section 54953(e). The council then entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations and anticipated litigation involving Verizon.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-007 on teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Entered closed session for labor negotiations with four employee units
• Entered closed session on anticipated litigation with Verizon