PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue

6:00 p.m.March 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.        Certificate Recognizing the Pacific Grove High School Mock Trial 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 February 15, 2006 Special Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

B.         Minutes of February 15, 2006 Regular Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

 

2.       REPORTS OF STAFF:

A.        Authorize Staff to Issue Request for Proposals for Phase II Urban Runoff Diversion Project, Carmel Avenue to 1st Street

Reference:         Public Works Director Leiker

Recommended Action:        Authorize Staff to Issue Request for Proposals for Phase II Urban Runoff Diversion Project, Carmel Avenue to 1st Street

B.         Claim for Damages No. L2006-04 ~ A. Jones and J. Jones

Reference:         Administrative Assistant Kirchhofer

Recommended Action:        Deny and Refer

 

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

A.        Meeting Minutes of the February 14, 2006 Architectural Review Board Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

B.         Meeting Minutes of the February 14, 2006 Architectural Review Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

C.         Meeting Minutes of the January 8, 2006 Arts Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

D.        Meeting Minutes of the January 24, 2006 Beautification and Natural Resources Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

E.         Meeting Minutes of the February 9, 2006 Housing Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

F.          Meeting Minutes of the September 7, and October 5, 2005 and the January 4, 2006 Museum Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

G.         Meeting Minutes of the January 10, 2006 Planning Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

H.        Meeting Minutes of the January 10, 2006 Recreation Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

I.           Meeting Minutes of the November 8, 2005 Traffic Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

J.           Meeting Minutes of the January 10, Traffic Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

 

REGULAR AGENDA:

 

4.       PUBLIC HEARINGS:

(With regards to public hearings involving a quasi-judicial determination by the Council, the proponent of an item shall be given 10 minutes to speak and all others in support of the proponent’s position will be given 3 minutes each.  A designated spokesperson for opposition to the item shall be given 10 minutes to speak and all others in opposition will be given 3 minutes each.  In public hearings not involving a quasi-judicial determination by the Council, all persons will be given 3 minutes to speak, whether in support or opposition to the item.  Very brief rebuttal and surrebuttal may be allowed in the sole discretion of the Council.)

 

A.        Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance Amending 2005/2006 Budget, Creating a Director of Management and Budget Position and Creating a Full-Time City Arborist Position

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        1. Introduce Ordinance Amending 2005/2006 Budget - Converts One Librarian II from 0.75 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) to 1.0 FTE, and One Administrative Secretary I from 0.5 FTE to 0.75 FTE

                                             2. Introduce Ordinance Establishing a New Director of Management and Budget Position (304-0002) – Add $37,000 to the City Manager Department

                                             3. Introduce Ordinance Converting the Part-Time Arborist Positions to Full-Time (168-004) – Add $15,000 to the Public Works Department

                                             4. Add One Administrative Assistant II to Coordinate Storm Water Issues 0 Add $25,000 to the City Manager Department

                                             5. Add One Administrative Assistant I as a Grants Coordinator – Add #22,000 to the Administrative Services Department

 

B.         Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Adopting 2006/2007 Master Fee Schedule

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Hold Public Hearing, Approve Resolution Adopting 2006/2007 Master Fee Schedule

 

5.       OLD BUSINESS:

A.        Amendment to Municipal Code Section 23.64.290 – Liquor Sale Provisions – Clarification of Types of Establishments, Which do not Serve Meals, that Would be Allowed to Serve Alcoholic Beverages

Reference:         Community Development Director Biggs

Recommended Action:        Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff

B.         California Marine Life Protective Act Initiative (MLPA) Update

Reference:         Museum Director Finnegan

Recommended Action:        Receive Report on the MLPA Packages and Stakeholder Process

C.         Consider Seeking Proposals for a Long-Term Ground Lease and Purchase of Improvements at 620 Ocean View Boulevard (formerly the Old Bath House Restaurant)

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Authorize Staff to Retain Mahoney & Associates Commercial Real Estate to Offer 620 Ocean View Boulevard for Possible Long-Term Lease and Sale of the Improvements at the Site

 

6.       NEW BUSINESS:

A.        Receive Presentation form Sustainable Monterey County

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Direct Staff to Work with Sustainable Monterey County to Develop Proposals for Future Council Consideration

B.         Encroachment Agreement, Ordinance and Revocable License for Landscaping, Concrete Pillar/Iron Grate Fence and Concrete Pavers at 1016 Jewell Avenue

Reference:         Public Works Director Leiker

Recommended Action:        Approve Encroachment Agreement and Revocable License, Introduce Ordinance and Approve for Publication, Direct Staff to Review Standards for Improvements in the Public Right-of-Way

C.         Consider Validation Process for Pension Obligation Bonds

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Discuss and Take Appropriate Action

D.        Receive Status Report on the Monterey Regional Storm Water Management Plan

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Receive Report

 

7.       REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

A.        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

           

8.       ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

 

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.

 

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