PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue

6:00 p.m. – September 6, 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 Recognizing the Outstanding Achievements of the Pacific Grove Little League Bronco World Series Team

Reference:         Mayor Cort

B.         Proclamation Declaring the Last Week in September “Sea Otter Awareness Week”

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 1-5):

(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 August 16, 2006 Regular Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

 

2.       ORDINANCES:

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


B.         Second Reading of 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:        Pass and Adopt 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

C.         Second Reading of Ordinance Governing Campaign Finance Reform and Conflict of Interest which Adds Section 2.30, Entitled “Campaign Finance Regulations,” to the Pacific Grove Municipal Code

Reference:         City Attorney Laredo

Recommended Action:        Pass and Adopt Ordinance Governing Campaign Finance Reform and Conflict of Interest which Adds Section 2.30, Entitled “Campaign Finance Regulations,” to the Pacific Grove Municipal Code

D.        Ordinance Modifying Waste Discharge and Sewer Lateral Enforcement Provisions and Prohibiting Submission of False Information

Reference:         Public Works Director Leiker

Recommended Action:        Introduce Ordinance Modifying Waste Discharge and Sewer Lateral Enforcement Provisions and Prohibiting Submission of False Information

 

3.       RESOLUTIONS:

A.        Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents on Behalf of the City of Pacific Grove Pertaining to Employee Life Insurance Policies

Reference:         Administrative Assistant Kirchhofer

Recommended Action:        Approve Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents on Behalf of the City of Pacific Grove Pertaining to Employee Life Insurance Policies

 

4.       REPORTS OF STAFF:

A.        Highlights of the August 18, 2006 Meeting of the Monterey Regional Waste Management District Board

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Receive the Highlights of the August 18, 2006 Monterey Regional Waste Management District Board Meeting

B.         Planning Commission Review of Chapter 12.16 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code, Tree Preservation and Protection

Reference:         Community Development Director Biggs

Recommended Action:        Receive the Report on the Planning Commission’s Review of Chapter 12.16 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code, Tree Preservation and Protection

 

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

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

Recommended Action:        Receive

B.         Meeting Minutes of the August 22, 2006 Architectural Review Board Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive


C.         Meeting Minutes of the August 22, 2006 Architectural Review Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

D.        Meeting Minutes of the July 12, 2006 Golf Course Advisory Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

E.         Meeting Minutes of the August 9, 2006 Historic Resources Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

F.          Meeting Minutes of the July 13 and August 10, 2006 Housing Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

G.         Meeting Minutes of the June 13, 2006 Library Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

H.        Meeting Minutes of the August 15, 2006 Planning Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

 

REGULAR AGENDA:

 

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

 

7.       NEW BUSINESS:

A.        Receive Report on the Neighborhood Meeting to Consider Modifications to the Golf Course Clubhouse Use Permit

Reference:         City Manger Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Provide Direction to Staff

B.         Consider a Request to Amend the Hours for Private Rental of Chautauqua Hall for September 2, 2007

Reference:         Recreation Director Miller

Recommended Action:        Approve Request to Amend the Hours for Private Rental of Chautauqua Hall for September 2, 2007

C.         Request for Proposals for City’s Lease of an Electric Golf Cart Fleet

Reference:         Golf Course Director Leach

Recommended Action:        Authorize Staff to Issue a Request for Proposals for the City’s Lease of an Electric Golf Cart Fleet

D.        Consider Whether the Council Wishes to Take Formal Positions on Propositions that will be on County or State-Wide Ballots

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Provide Direction to Staff

8.       REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:

A.         Proclamation Supporting Urban Environment Accords with the Aim of a Clean, Healthy, and Safe Environment for All Members of our Community and Society

Reference:         Mayor Cort

Recommended Action:        Approve Proclamation Supporting Urban Environment Accords with the Aim of a Clean, Healthy, and Safe Environment for All Members of our Community and Society

B.         Mayor’s Appointment to the Monterey County Overall Economic Development Commission

Reference:         Mayor Cort

Recommended Action:        Select a Council Representative to the Monterey County Overall Economic Development Commission

C.         Consider Developing a Process and Timeline for City Charter Revisions

Reference:         Council Member Miller

Recommended Action:        Establish a Charter Revision Sub-Committee and Timeline for Completion

D.         Consider Establishing a Moratorium on Removal of Healthy Trees, Pending Policy Review

Reference:         Council Member Miller

Recommended Action:        Establish a Moratorium on Removal of Healthy Trees, or Suitable Alternative

E.         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 Codes Section 54956.9, Council will meet in Closed Session to Consider Existing Litigation, Royal v. City of Pacific Grove

B.         Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Council will Meet in Closed Session with its Real Property Negotiator, James J. Colangelo, Regarding 1016 Jewell Avenue

C.         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

D.        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

 

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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