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San City Joint Successor Agency and City Council Special Meeting - September 17, 2025

City Council — Wednesday, September 17, 2025
BodySand City, California
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, September 17, 2025
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:00

I know.

0:02

Oh, good.

0:04

Jerry.

0:06

No.

0:09

Oh, so I can I can close the door.

0:11

No, we'll just leave it open for public comment.

0:14

Closed session.

0:15

And then it's just, oh, this is not the closed session right now.

0:18

It is, but we open it up in public and people can come in and comment on the closed session item if they want to.

0:24

They don't need to mind my business.

0:26

Okay.

0:27

We're on it is all we're saying.

0:29

I thought it's closed.

0:30

Okay.

0:31

Just sit here and shut up.

0:33

Okay.

0:34

Just sit and observe.

0:36

Exactly.

0:39

I'm fine.

0:42

Okay.

0:49

Well, it is eight o'clock.

0:51

Oh, take it back.

0:53

It is five o'clock.

0:55

And uh we will go ahead and open this meeting up.

0:59

I'd like to welcome everyone to the San City joint uh successor agency and read redevelopment agency special meeting of Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

1:14

It is I once again five o'clock.

1:18

I am appearing remotely um from Boston.

1:23

Uh so uh that's why I'm joining virtually there or so uh it's eight o'clock my time and gosh, it's I've been getting tired over here.

1:35

Anyways, uh we'll go ahead and have uh Carrie Paul roll Mayor Carlone here.

1:53

Councilmember Diaz here, council member silver here.

1:58

Mayor Blackwelder if that's it.

2:03

Okay, with that, uh let's move on to communications.

2:07

So at this time, if there are any members who would like to uh comment on any matter not on this agenda, they may do so at this time for up to three minutes.

2:20

And um uh I will um before we go into closed session, I will once again ask if uh anyone if there's anybody who would like to comment on the closed session items.

2:34

So at this time I'll I will go ahead and open up uh communications and um not seeing anyone in the uh council chambers and I can't I don't see anyone online, but I don't know if it's uh Carrie.

2:57

Can you tell me is there anyone online?

2:59

There's no one online.

3:00

Okay, so we'll go ahead and close public comment and we'll move on to item three, closed session.

3:09

And at this time, uh we will we will get ready to go into public employee performance evaluation pursuant to government code section 5495 seven uh title city manager and at this time I will once again open this up to public comment before uh we close the doors and go into closed session.

3:36

So if once again if anyone from the public is there, uh now is uh the time to comment, and you have three minutes to comment on this item.

3:51

No one online or in chamber.

3:53

Okay, we'll go ahead and close public comment and uh we will go ahead and close the front the door uh so that no public can may come in while we're in closed session, and um let's see.

4:14

Oh, so it's more of a pressure.

4:18

That's it for everything.

4:22

Um blue clean it's showing yeah, that's a little new, right?

4:38

Oh yeah, I think we're ready when you are.

4:41

Yes, yes, so uh the time is uh 6.02, I believe.

4:48

And um I'd like to welcome everyone to the San City Council meeting of September 16th, 2025.

4:58

Um, I am appearing remotely.

5:01

Um Boston uh on city bus on city business and uh so I'll ask everyone.

5:10

Uh it's a little bit hard to see everybody.

5:13

So if we could one person talk it at at a time, so um uh when you're called up for public comment or um uh so that I could ensure that uh everyone is heard and that I could I can hear everyone.

5:32

So uh at this time I'll ask Carrie to go ahead and call roll mayor carbon here council member Adams present council member DS here council member Silford here vice mayor black holder absent okay thank you uh with that um I would like to ask um councilwoman Diaz if she would lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance if you'll join us ready again I believe to the United States and to the republic of which it stands one day under thank you councilwoman Diaz uh with that we'll move on to announcements by mayor and city uh city attorney and the city manager.

6:43

Um I have a mayor's report, it should be on the uh table there.

6:48

Um also there was I believe some handouts from a training on um um for boards um that should be there as well.

7:00

Uh I'm just gonna highlight a couple things on my mayor's report, and uh that is uh that um uh mst is to is disposing of 13 buses right now.

7:14

If um I don't know if our police department was interested, just letting you know uh also with MST they won a national award for outstanding public transportation system in the 24th century for demonstrating significant leadership, outstanding role model of excellent accomplishments and innovations in public transit, providing uh three million uh or fewer trips and uh reduction of uh 25 or they had an increase in writership of 25 percent.

7:59

So I'm here in Boston and representing our city uh as uh chair of MST.

8:09

So I'm holding this up.

8:10

This here's a national award, so um that's that um CA community human services uh right now um uh they have uh at the share center, they're doing homelessness uh and they have opened at the share center in Salinas.

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Fundraising Events███████████████████19%
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Tourism Promotion████████8%
Public Safety███████7%
Public Engagement███████7%
Budget Equity Analysis████4%
Community Engagement████4%
Technology and Innovation███3%
Summary of Proceedings

San City Joint Successor Agency and City Council Meeting - September 17, 2025

The meeting opened with a closed session regarding the city manager's performance evaluation (no reportable action), followed by the regular city council meeting. Key topics included updates on city projects, the West End Celebration 2025 recap and future planning, a proposal to join C Monterey's jurisdiction investment partnership (JIP) and tourism improvement district (TID), and approval of the fiscal year 2025-2026 fee schedule. The council took unanimous votes on the consent calendar, directed negotiations for the West End Celebration 2026, approved negotiations for both the JIP and TID, and adopted the fee schedule.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 5A through 5G were approved unanimously via roll call vote (4-0-1, Vice Mayor Blackwell absent). Included a resolution recognizing National Recovery Month, which was later presented to Katia Gutierrez of Sun Street Centers.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Luke Kilpatrick (resident and vendor) requested a weekly/biweekly police blotter and publication of Flock camera data on the city website to increase transparency.
  • Tom Jacobson (owner's representative, San City Marriott Hotel) introduced the hotel's general manager (Fadi) and director of sales (Jan). He thanked the council for supporting the hotel development.
  • Nadia (West End coordinator) presented the 2025 recap; the council and public provided feedback.
  • Luke Kilpatrick (vendor) praised the West End event but suggested more advertising, curation of vendors, and priority for San City residents.
  • Rob O'Keefe (CEO, C Monterey) urged the council to join the JIP, emphasizing unity and the return on a $30,000 annual investment.
  • Rick Aldinger (Monterey County Hospitality Association) supported the partnership, citing the proven track record of C Monterey.
  • Richard Dole (C Monterey finance VP, San City resident) highlighted free membership benefits for local businesses and the potential for marketing murals and small businesses.
  • John Turner (GM, Intercontinental Hotel) described the hotel opening as a “battle” and urged the council to join C Monterey for support.
  • Jackie (former economic development commissioner) noted that C Monterey supports a new mobile app for county murals.
  • Janine Shakrad (incoming chair, C Monterey) emphasized the competitiveness of destination marketing and the value of collaboration.
  • Unnamed resident supported the C Monterey app and recommended a one-year trial.
  • Tom Jacobson (owner's rep) expressed full support for both the JIP and TID, saying the hotel ownership is “wholly, full-throatedly” for the partnership.
  • Luke Kilpatrick (short-term rental owner) opposed including STR TOT in the 3% contribution unless C Monterey provides marketing for STRs; he requested a carve-out.

Discussion Items

  • West End Celebration 2025 Recap and Direction for 2026

    • Staff and coordinator Nadia reported: attendance increased by 6% (approximately 1,200 more people than 2024), vendors increased from 100 to 165, 50% were return vendors, and 10 of 14 bands were local. Positive feedback from attendees and vendors. Issues identified: restroom shortage, Wi-Fi/cell signal problems, vendor quality concerns, and logistical gaps (volunteer meals, water for officers). The council provided feedback: maintain family-friendly controls, improve vendor curation, enhance advertising, and prioritize San City residents. Council directed the city manager to negotiate a contract with the coordinators for 2026 and approved the dates (August 22-23, 2026).

  • C Monterey Jurisdiction Investment Partnership (JIP) and Tourism Improvement District (TID)

    • City manager Vivica explained: San City currently pays $2,000/year for a “sweetheart deal” with C Monterey. With the new hotel opening, C Monterey proposes a JIP contribution of 3% of the city's TOT (estimated $30,000/year based on projected hotel revenue of $515,707 in the first six months). The TID would add $1.70 per room per night, with the city retaining 1% administrative fee. The city manager recommended a one-year trial. Public testimony was overwhelmingly in favor, with the exception of Luke Kilpatrick who sought exclusion of STR TOT. The council voted separately: motion to negotiate the TID passed 4-0-1; motion to negotiate the JIP (one-year agreement) passed 4-0-1.

  • Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule

    • Jennifer Pope presented: annual CPI adjustment (as established in April 2024), inclusion of the parking and loop fee from 1988 (adjusted for inflation), and clarifying language for reimbursement agreements on large development projects. Council approved the resolution unanimously (4-0-1).

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar approved (4-0-1).
  • West End Celebration 2026: City manager directed to negotiate a contract with the 2025 coordinators; dates set for August 22-23, 2026 (unanimous consensus).
  • C Monterey TID: City manager directed to initiate the process to join the Tourism Improvement District (motion passed 4-0-1).
  • C Monterey JIP: City manager directed to negotiate a one-year agreement with C Monterey for the Jurisdiction Investment Partnership (motion passed 4-0-1).
  • Fee Schedule: Resolution approving the 2025-2026 fee schedule adopted (4-0-1).
  • Next Steps: The C Monterey agreements will be brought back to the council for final approval. The West End coordinator contract will return for approval.

Meeting Transcript

I know. Oh, good. Jerry. No. Oh, so I can I can close the door. No, we'll just leave it open for public comment. Closed session. And then it's just, oh, this is not the closed session right now. It is, but we open it up in public and people can come in and comment on the closed session item if they want to. They don't need to mind my business. Okay. We're on it is all we're saying. I thought it's closed. Okay. Just sit here and shut up. Okay. Just sit and observe. Exactly. I'm fine. Okay. Well, it is eight o'clock. Oh, take it back. It is five o'clock. And uh we will go ahead and open this meeting up. I'd like to welcome everyone to the San City joint uh successor agency and read redevelopment agency special meeting of Tuesday, September 16, 2025. It is I once again five o'clock. I am appearing remotely um from Boston. Uh so uh that's why I'm joining virtually there or so uh it's eight o'clock my time and gosh, it's I've been getting tired over here. Anyways, uh we'll go ahead and have uh Carrie Paul roll Mayor Carlone here. Councilmember Diaz here, council member silver here. Mayor Blackwelder if that's it. Okay, with that, uh let's move on to communications. So at this time, if there are any members who would like to uh comment on any matter not on this agenda, they may do so at this time for up to three minutes. And um uh I will um before we go into closed session, I will once again ask if uh anyone if there's anybody who would like to comment on the closed session items. So at this time I'll I will go ahead and open up uh communications and um not seeing anyone in the uh council chambers and I can't I don't see anyone online, but I don't know if it's uh Carrie. Can you tell me is there anyone online? There's no one online. Okay, so we'll go ahead and close public comment and we'll move on to item three, closed session. And at this time, uh we will we will get ready to go into public employee performance evaluation pursuant to government code section 5495 seven uh title city manager and at this time I will once again open this up to public comment before uh we close the doors and go into closed session. So if once again if anyone from the public is there, uh now is uh the time to comment, and you have three minutes to comment on this item. No one online or in chamber. Okay, we'll go ahead and close public comment and uh we will go ahead and close the front the door uh so that no public can may come in while we're in closed session, and um let's see. Oh, so it's more of a pressure. That's it for everything. Um blue clean it's showing yeah, that's a little new, right? Oh yeah, I think we're ready when you are. Yes, yes, so uh the time is uh 6.02, I believe. And um I'd like to welcome everyone to the San City Council meeting of September 16th, 2025. Um, I am appearing remotely. Um Boston uh on city bus on city business and uh so I'll ask everyone.

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