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:
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
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
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
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:
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
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:
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
Reference: City Manager Colangelo
Recommended Action: Provide Direction to Staff
8. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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.
THE CITY OF
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CLERK PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT (831) 648-3106.