PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue

6:00 p.m. – November 1, 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.        Employee of the Quarter

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 the July 5, 2006 Regular Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

B.         Minutes of the October 18, 2006 Regular Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

C.         Minutes of the October 18, 2006 Special Meeting

Recommended Action:        Approve

 

2.       RESOLUTIONS:

A.        Resolution Amending Council Policy No. 200-6[J], Internet Use, to Govern Wireless Internet Access at the Pacific Grove Public Library

Reference:         Acting Library Director Pastore

Recommended Action:        Approve Resolution Amending Council Policy No. 200-6[J], Internet Use, to Govern Wireless Internet Access at the Pacific Grove Public Library

3.       REPORTS OF STAFF:

A.        Claim for Damages No. L2006-20, T. Johnson

Reference:         Acting Library Director Pastore

Recommended Action:        Deny and Refer

 

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

A.        Meeting Minutes of the September 27, 2006 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Advisory Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

B.         Meeting Minutes of the October 24, 2006 Architectural Review Board Site Review

Recommended Action:        Receive

C.         Meeting Minutes of the October 24, 2006 Architectural Review Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

D.        Meeting Minutes of the October 11, 2006 Historic Resources Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

E.         Meeting Minutes of the October 12, 2006 Housing Committee

Recommended Action:        Receive

F.          Meeting Minutes of the September 12, 2006 Library Board

Recommended Action:        Receive

G.         Meeting Minutes of the October 19, 2006 Planning Commission

Recommended Action:        Receive

H.        Meeting Minutes of the September 12, 2006 Traffic Commission

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 Budget and Finance Subcommittee

Q.        ad hoc Crespi Pond Oversight Subcommittee

R.         ad hoc Skate Park Committee

 

6.       OLD BUSINESS:

A.        Award Bid for Electric Golf Cart Fleet

Reference:         Golf Course Director Leach

Recommended Action:        Award the Bid for the Electric Golf Cart Fleet to

                           E-Z-GO Textron

B.         Consider Moratorium on the Removal of Healthy Trees as it Relates to Applications which Would be Considered by the Planning Commission or Architectural Review Board

Reference:         Community Development Director Biggs

Recommended Action:        Receive Report and Provide Direction to Staff

C.         Consideration of the Impact of the General Plan and Zoning Designations on the Potential Modification of the Golf Course Club House Use Permit

Reference:         City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:        Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff

 

7.       NEW BUSINESS:

A.        Pacific Grove Police Department Mid-Decade Report on Public Safety, Department Activities, and Resources for Citizens

Reference:         Jan Roehl, PhD

Recommended Action:        Receive the Mid-Decade Report on Public Safety, Department Activities, and Resources for Citizens

B.         Consider Trimming and Removal of Trees in the Monarch Sanctuary Butterfly Habitat Zone

Reference:         Public Works Director Leiker

Recommended Action:        Find that Immediate Removal/Trimming of Trees in, and Adjacent to, the Monarch Sanctuary, is Necessary to Preserve Public Health, Safety and Welfare in Accord with Section 12.16.240 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code; and Direct Staff to Remove/Trim the Trees

C.         Consider a Request for Authorization to Execute a Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. Relative to the Maintenance of Urban Forest Trees

Reference:         Public Works Director Leiker

Recommended Action:        Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Maintenance in an Amount not to Exceed $65,000

 

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(b)(1) the City Council will Meet in Closed Session to Evaluate the Performance of the City Manager

B.         Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) the City Council will Meet in Closed Session to Evaluate the Performance of the City Attorney

 

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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