PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue

6:00 p.m. – October 4, 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 Declaring October, 2006, “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

Reference:         Mayor Cort

B.         Proclamation Declaring October, 2006, “Americans with Disabilities: Ready for the Global Workforce” Employment Awareness Month

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 1-3):

(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 September 20, 2006 Regular Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

 

2.       REPORTS OF STAFF:

A.        Authorize Staff to Issue a Request for Proposals for Sewer System Unit Spot Repair Contract

Reference:         Public Works Director Leiker

Recommended Action:        Authorize Staff to Issue a Request for Proposals for Sewer System Unit Spot Repair Contract

B.         Highlights of the September 15, 2006 Meeting of the Monterey Regional Waste Management District Board

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Receive the Highlights of the September 15, 2006 Monterey Regional Waste Management District Board Meeting

C.         Selection of Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority (PARSAC) Representative

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Select a Representative to the Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority (PARSAC) Board

 

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

A.        Meeting Minutes of the September 26, 2006 Architectural Review Board Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

B.         Meeting Minutes of the September 26, 2006 Architectural Review Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

C.         Meeting Minutes of the August 9, 2006 Golf Course Advisory Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

D.        Meeting Minutes of the August 8, 2006 Library Board and August Director’s Report

Recommended Action:        Receive

E.         Meeting Minutes of the September 19, 2006 Planning Commission Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

F.          Meeting Minutes of the September 21, 2006 Planning Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

G.         Meeting Minutes of the August 8, 2006 Recreation Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

 

REGULAR AGENDA:

 

4.       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

 

5.       OLD BUSINESS:

A.        Recommendations of the Planning Commission on Procedures for Mailing Legal Notices, Publishing and Posting Legal Notices, Story Poles and Netting, and Projects Requiring Story Poles and Netting

Reference:         Community Development Director Biggs

Recommended Action:        Approve Resolution Adopting the Recommendations of the Planning Commission on Procedures for Mailing Legal Notices, Publishing and Posting Legal Notices, Story Poles and Netting, and Projects Requiring Story Poles and Netting; as Council Policy

 


6.       NEW BUSINESS:

A.        Consider Participation in the Keep California Beautiful, Inc. Proud Community Program

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Approve Participation in the Keep California Beautiful, Inc. Proud Community Program

B.         Ordinance Creating a New Parking Restriction on Gibson Avenue by Adding Subsection (F) to Section 16.56.060 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code to Allow the Creation of a 1 Hour Parking Zone on Gibson Avenue

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Introduce Ordinance Creating a New Parking Restriction on Gibson Avenue by Adding Subsection (F) to Section 16.56.060 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code to Allow the Creation of a 1 Hour Parking Zone on Gibson Avenue; and Approve for Publication

 

7.       REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:

A.        Request for Code Enforcement Report

Reference:         Council Member Goldbeck

Recommended Action:        Direct Staff to Return with a Report on the Code Enforcement Situation in Pacific Grove

B.         Mayor’s Appointment to the ad hoc Budget and Finance Subcommittee

Reference:         Mayor Cort

Recommended Action:        Approve the Mayor’s Appointment to the ad hoc Budget and Finance Subcommittee

C.         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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