PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue

and via conference call at 4421 Plumosa WaySan Diego, CA 92103

6:00 p.m.February 1, 2006

Note:  The Council will not begin consideration of any item on this agenda later than 10:00 p.m. unless, by majority vote, the Council decides to consider an item or items after 10:00 p.m.  Any items on this agenda not considered this evening will be continued to a future meeting.  It is possible, although not likely, that public hearings will begin at 6:00 p.m.  However, it is the policy of the City Council to begin calling public hearing items no later than 7:00 p.m.

Copies of the agenda packet are available for review at the Pacific Grove Library located at 550 Central Avenue; the reception counter in City Hall at 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove; and on the internet at: http://www.ci.pg.ca.us/agendas

 

PRESENTATIONS:

A.        Proclamation Honoring the Life of Eleanor Rogge

Reference:         Mayor Costello

B.         Introduction of New Police Officers

Reference:         Commander Engles

C.         Presentation from Pacific Grove Police Citizens’ Academy Association to Pacific Grove Police Department

Reference:         Carmelita Garcia

D.        Recognition of the 2005 Pacific Grove High School Football Team

Reference:         Mayor Costello

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

 

COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:

(Comments from the audience will not receive Council action.  Comments must deal with matters subject to the jurisdiction of the City and the Council and will be limited to three minutes.  Comments regarding agenda items, not on the consent agenda, shall be heard prior to Council’s consideration of such items at the time such items are called.  Whenever possible, letters should be submitted to the Council in advance of the meeting.)

 

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-3):

(The Consent Agenda consists of those items which are routine and for which a staff recommendation has been prepared.  A Councilmember, member of the audience or staff may request that an item be placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.  One motion will cover all items on the Consent Agenda.  The motion to approve will authorize the action or recommendation indicated.)

 

1.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A.        Minutes of the December 21, 2005 Regular Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

B.         Minutes of the January 18, 2006 Work Session

Recommended Action:        Approve

 

2.       ORDINANCES:

A.        Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Pacific Grove Municipal Code Section 14.08.015(c) to Prohibit Smoking at Lovers Point Beaches

Reference:         Mayor Costello

Recommended Action:        Pass and Adopt Ordinance Amending Pacific Grove Municipal Code Section 14.08.015(c) to Prohibit Smoking at Lovers Point Beaches

B.         Ordinance Amending Pacific Grove Municipal Codes Sections 23.72.140 and 23.73.060 to Modify Expiration Time Lines of Approvals Granted to Projects on the Water Waiting List

Reference:         Community Development Director Biggs

Recommended Action:        Introduce Ordinance and Approve for Publication

 

3.       REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND STANDING COMMITTEES:

A.        Meeting Minutes of the January 26, 2006 Americans with Disabilities Compliance Advisory Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

B.         Meeting Minutes of the January 10, 2006 Architectural Review Board Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

C.         Meeting Minutes of the January 10, 2006 Architectural Review Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

D.        Meeting Minutes of the January 24, 2006 Architectural Review Board Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

E.         Meeting Minutes of the January 24, 2006 Architectural Review Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

F.          Meeting Minutes of the May 11, 2005 Art Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

G.         Meeting Minutes of the December 13, 2006 Beautification and Natural Resources Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

H.        Meeting Minutes of the June 25, 2003 Crespi Pond Oversight Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

I.           Meeting Minutes of the December 14, 2005 Golf Course Advisory Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

J.           Meeting Minutes of the January 11, 2006 Historic Resources Committee Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

K.        Meeting Minutes of the January 11, 2006 Historic Resources Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

L.         Meeting Minutes of the January 3, 2006 Planning Commission Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

M.       Meeting Minutes of the January 5, 2006 Planning Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

 

REGULAR AGENDA:

 

4.       OLD BUSINESS:

A.        Fee Exemptions for Organizers of 10 “Traditional” Special Events for 2006

Reference:         Recreation Director Miller

Recommended Action:        Provide an Exemption from City Fees to Organizers of the 10 “Traditional” Special Events for their 2006 Event

B.         Mid-Year Budget Report and Approval of Budget Timeline

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Receive Mid-Year Budget Report and Approve Budget Timeline

C.         Consider a Five Year Lease Agreement with Chris D’Amelio for Operation of Food and Beverage Concession at Golf Course Clubhouse

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Authorize Staff to Enter into a Five Year Lease Agreement with Chris D’Amelio for Operation of Food and Beverage Concession at Golf Course Clubhouse

 


5.       NEW BUSINESS:

A.        Consider Removal of One Tree within Washington Park

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Find that Removal of One Tree within Washington Park is Necessary for Public Health, Safety and Welfare; and Authorize Staff to Proceed with Removal of the Tree

 

6.       REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

A.        Procedure for Appointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees

Reference:         Mayor Costello

Recommended Action:        Discuss Procedure for Appointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees and Take Appropriate Action

B.         Meeting Reports

·         Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments

·         Executive Committee, Monterey Bay Division, League of California Cities

·         Fort Ord Reuse Authority

·         Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency, JPA

·         Monterey-Salinas Transit

·         Transportation Agency for Monterey County

           

7.       ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

 

8.       CLOSED SESSION:

A.        Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Council will Meet in Closed Session with its Real Property Negotiator, James J. Colangelo, Regarding 620 Ocean View Boulevard

B.         Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 Council will Meet in Closed Session with its Designated Representative, James J. Colangelo, Regarding Labor Negotiations, Police Officers’ Association

 

9.       ADJOURNMENT.

 

AGENDA DEADLINE

 

All items for inclusion on the Council Agenda must be received by no later than 8 a.m. on the Wednesday preceding the meeting.

 

THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.  CITY HALL IS AN ACCESSIBLE FACILITY.  A LIMITED NUMBER OF DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE HEARING IMPAIRED.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE ONE OF THESE DEVICES, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT (831) 648-3106.

 

AGENDA FORECAST:

(The Agenda Forecast consists of those items which have been identified as potential agenda items.  The appearance of an item on the Agenda Forecast does not guarantee its placement on an upcoming agenda and all items are subject to postponement or removal.)

 


FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:

·          Acceptance of Conveyance of the Point Pinos Coast Guard Reservation

·          Authorize Request for Proposals for Banking Services

·          Changes to Housing Element of General Plan

·          Introduce Capital Improvement Program

·          Leaf Blower Ordinance

·          Library – Zoning, Land Use, Environmental, etc.

·          Re-Wording of Museum Re-Accreditation Policy