PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue

6:00 p.m. – August 16, 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. Presentation to the Pacific Grove Baseball Team Honoring them for their Achievements in the Bronco World Series

Reference: Mayor Cort

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 August 2, 2006 Regular Meeting

Recommended Action: Approve

2. ORDINANCES:

A. Ordinance Establishing Current Classifications, Salary Ranges, Steps and other Remuneration for the Safety Personnel Positions Represented by the Police Officers’ Association

Reference: City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance Establishing Current Classifications, Salary Ranges, Steps and other Remuneration for the Safety Personnel Positions Represented by the Police Officers’ Association; and Approve it for Publication

3. REPORTS OF STAFF:

A. Consider a Multi-Agency Agreement to Fund the Design of New Public Safety and Local Government Radio Systems

Reference: City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action: Approve Resolution Authorizing a Multi-Agency Agreement to Fund the Design of New Public Safety and Local Government Radio Systems

B. Consider a Request from Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS) to Scientifically Tag Monarch Butterflies in Pacific Grove During the 2006 Over Wintering Season

Reference: Museum Director Finnegan

Recommended Action: Authorize the Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS) to Scientifically Tag Monarch Butterflies in Pacific Grove During the 2006 Over Wintering Season

C. Ordinance Amending the City’s Classification Plan and Establishing Current Classifications, Salary Ranges, Steps and Other Remuneration for Specified Management Positions by Adding the Position of Public Works Mechanical Supervisor

Reference: Public Works Supervisor Martinez

Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance Amending the City’s Classification Plan and Establishing Current Classifications, Salary Ranges, Steps and Other Remuneration for Specified Management Positions by Adding the Position of Public Works Mechanical Supervisor; and Approve for Publication

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

A. Meeting Minutes of the August 8, 2006 Architectural Review Board Site Review

Recommended Action: Receive

B. Meeting Minutes of the August 8, 2006 Architectural Review Board

Recommended Action: Receive

C. Meeting Minutes of the June 27, 2006 Beautification and Natural Resources Committee

Recommended Action: Receive

D. Meeting Minutes of the August 3, 2006 Planning Commission

Recommended Action: Receive

E. Meeting Minutes of the July 6, 2006 Recreation Board

Recommended Action: Receive

REGULAR AGENDA:

5. 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

6. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Consideration of Rules for the Municipal Tennis Courts

Reference: Recreation Director Miller

Recommended Action: Approve Rules for the Municipal Tennis Courts

B. Ordinance Governing Campaign Finance Reform and Conflict of Interest which Adds Section 2.30, Entitled “The Clean Government Decisions Act,” to the Pacific Grove Municipal Code

Reference: City Attorney Laredo

Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance Governing Campaign Finance Reform and Conflict of Interest which Adds Section 2.30, Entitled “The Clean Government Decisions Act,” to the Pacific Grove Municipal Code; and Approve it for Publication

7. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Resolution Amending Council Policy No. 200-1, Golf Course Rules and Regulations, to Allow Advanced Golf Reservations for Pacific Grove Lodging Establishments

Reference: City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action: Approve Resolution Amending Council Policy No. 200-1, Golf Course Rules and Regulations, to Allow Lodging Establishments within Pacific Grove to Reserve Advanced Tee Times at the Municipal Golf Course for their Guests

B. Report on the City’s 2000/2001 Contribution to BAY NET (This is a 19MB file and may take several moments to download. For your convenience, a paper copy is available at the Library, located at 550 Central Avenue; and at City Hall, located at 300 Forest Avenue.)

Reference: City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action: Receive Report on the City’s 2000/2001 Contribution to BAY NET

C. Consider Extending the Term of the ad hoc Budget and Finance Subcommittee to June 30, 2008

Reference: City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action: Approve the Extension of the Term of the ad hoc Budget and Finance Subcommittee until June 30, 2008

8. 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

9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

10. CLOSED SESSION:

A. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 Council will Meet in Closed Session with its Designated Representative, James J. Colangelo, Regarding Labor Negotiations: General Employees’ Association

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, Butler v. City of Pacific Grove

11. 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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