PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue

6:00 p.m. – June 7, 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.        Pacific Grove Public Library Summer Reading Program Presentation

Reference:         Children’s Librarian Lisa Maddalena

B.         Recognition of the 2006 Pacific Grove High School Varsity Golf Team as the Undefeated Champions of the Mission Trail Athletic League

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 1-4):

(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 May 17, 2006 Special Site Review Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

B.         Minutes of May 17, 2006 Regular Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

 

2.       ORDINANCES:

A.        Ordinance Levying Annual Property Tax for Debt Service on 1990 Butterfly Habitat Bonds and Resolution Certifying Compliance with the Law Concerning the Levying of Taxes

Reference:         Administrative Services Director Olvera

Recommended Action:        Introduce Ordinance which Sets a Tax Rate of $.005 on the Assessed Value of Property in Pacific Grove to Pay the Debt Service on the 1990 Butterfly Habitat Bonds; and Approve the Resolution which Certifies Compliance with the Law Concerning the Levying of Taxes


B.         Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 23.64.290, Liquor Sale Provisions, to Allow the Sampling of Wine in Conjunction with the Retail Sale of Wine and Allow for the On-Site Consumption of Wine Without the Service of Food in the V-C (Visitor-Commercial) Zone District (continued from the May 17, 2006 City Council meeting)

Reference:         Community Development Director Biggs

Recommended Action:        Pass and Adopt Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 23.64.290, Liquor Sale Provisions, to Allow the Sampling of Wine in Conjunction with the Retail Sale of Wine and Allow for the On-Site Consumption of Wine Without the Service of Food in the V-C (Visitor-Commercial) Zone District

C.         Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Pacific Grove Municipal Code Sections 16.40.515, 16.56.065, 90 Minute Parking and 16.40.320, Loading Zone Lengths to Allow the Installation of a 90 Minute Parking Zone and a 3 Minute Loading Zone in Front of Robert Down Elementary School on Pine Avenue

Reference:         Police Chief Miller

Recommended Action:        Pass and Adopt Ordinance Amending Pacific Grove Municipal Code Sections 16.40.515, 16.56.065, 90 Minute Parking and 16.40.320, Loading Zone Lengths to Allow the Installation of a 90 Minute Parking Zone and a 3 Minute Loading Zone in Front of Robert Down Elementary School on Pine Avenue

 

3.       RESOLUTIONS:

A.        Resolution Calling for a Municipal Election, Consolidating the Election with the November 7, 2006 Statewide General Election, and Requesting Monterey County Elections Officials Complete Election Tasks

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Approve Resolution Calling for a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 7, 2006 and Requesting the Monterey County Elections Department to Provide for Consolidation of the Election with the General Statewide Election

B.         Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Sale of Securities by Designated City Officials

Reference:         Administrative Services Director Olvera

Recommended Action:        Approve Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Sale of Securities by Designated City Officials

C.         Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for the Downtown Business Improvement District

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Approve Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for the Downtown Business Improvement District

 

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

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

Recommended Action:        Receive

B.         Meeting Minutes of the May 23, 2006 Architectural Review Board Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

C.         Meeting Minutes of the May 23, 2006 Architectural Review Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

D.        Meeting Minutes of the April 25, 2006 Beautification and Natural Resources Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

E.         Meeting Minutes of the April 12, 2006 Golf Course Advisory Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive


F.          Meeting Minutes of the May 10, 2006 Historic Resources Committee Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

G.         Meeting Minutes of the May 10, 2006 Historic Resources Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

H.        Meeting Minutes of the May 11, 2006 Housing Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

I.           Meeting Minutes of the May 16, 2006 Planning Commission Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

J.           Meeting Minutes of the May 18, 2006 Planning Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

K.        Meeting Minutes of the October 24, 2005 Special Events Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

 

REGULAR AGENDA:

 

5.       PUBLIC HEARINGS:

(With regard 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 an Urgency Ordinance and Introducing an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Budget of the City of Pacific Grove for the Fiscal Year 2006/2007 and Approving a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2005/2006

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        1. Hold Public Hearing, Pass and Adopt an Urgency Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2006/2007, and Approve the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2005/2006

2.      Introduce Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2006/07, and Approve the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2005/06

 

6.       REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND STANDING COMMITTEES:

A.        Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Advisory Committee

B.         Architectural Review Board

C.         Arts Commission

D.        Beautification and Natural Resources Committee

E.         Economic Advisory Committee

F.          Golf Course Advisory Committee

G.         Historic Resources Committee

H.        Housing Committee

I.           Library Board

J.           Museum Board

K.        Planning Commission

L.         Recreation Board

M.       Special Events Committee

N.        Traffic Safety Commission

O.        ad hoc Campaign Finance Reform/Conflict of Financial Interest Subcommittee

P.         ad hoc Crespi Pond Oversight Subcommittee

Q.        ad hoc Finance and Budget Subcommittee

R.         ad hoc Skate Park Committee

S.          ad hoc Water Issues Committee


7.       OLD BUSINESS:

A.        Consider Management Plan for the Golf Pro Shop and Introduce Ordinances Amending Position Classification Plan and Establishing Current Classifications, Salary Ranges, Steps and Other Remuneration for Specified Golf Course Classifications

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        1. Introduce Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pacific Grove Amending City’s Classification Plan and Establishing Current Classifications, Salary Ranges, Steps and Other Remuneration for Specified Management Positions by Re-titling the Classification of Golf Course Superintendent and Creating the New Classifications of Assistant to the Golf Course Director and Golf Course Supervisor/Pro

2. Introduce Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pacific Grove Amending the Part Time and Temporary Salary Scales

B.         Consider a Request from the Downtown Business Improvement District for a Fee Waiver for a Temporary Use Permit Issued for the Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Deny the Fee Waiver for the Temporary Use Permit Issued to the Downtown Business Improvement District for the Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale

 

8.       NEW BUSINESS:

A.        Update on Process to Fill the Unexpired Term of the Mayor

  Oral report – there are no packet materials available for this item

Reference:         City Attorney Laredo

Recommended Action:        Receive Report

B.         Resolution Adopting the League of Cities Principles on Telecommunications Reform

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Approve Resolution Adopting the League of Cities Principles on Telecommunications Reform

 

9.       REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:

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

           

10.   ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

 

11.   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 54956.9 Council will Meet in Closed Session with its Legal Counsel, David C. Laredo, to Consider Existing Litigation, Costello v. City of Pacific Grove

 

12.   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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