NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue

6:00 p.m. – Wednesday, March 5, 2008

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

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

            A.  Council Referrals Update

 

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.)

               Reference: Mayor Cort

 

CONSENT AGENDA

(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 February 20, 2008 City Council Regular Meeting

Recommended Action:              Approve

 

2.      RESOLUTIONS

A.    Consider the Adoption of a Resolution in Support of the Gateway Center

The City Council will consider the adoption of a Resolution in support of the Gateway Center to not be classified as a government institution.

Reference:  Council Member Nilmeier

Recommended Action:  Adopt Resolution

3.      REPORTS OF STAFF

A.    Highlights of the February 19, 2008 Monterey Regional Waste Management District Board Meeting

Gary Bales, the City’s representative to the Monterey Regional Waste Management District Board, will report on activities and actions by the Monterey Regional Waste Management District Board

Reference:  City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:  Receive

 

B.     Consider an alternative contract for City payroll services

The City is in the process of implementing a contract payroll system, based on City Council authority granted on October 17, 2007.  This item would authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with a different payroll company who can better meet the City’s needs.

Reference: Jim Becklenberg, Director of Management and Budget

Recommended Action:  Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)  

 

4.      REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND STANDING COMMITTEES

A.    Meeting Minutes of the February 26, 2008 Architectural Review 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.     Beautification and Natural Resources Committee

D.    Cultural Arts Commission

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 Budget and Finance Subcommittee

P.      ad hoc Campaign Finance Reform/Conflict of Financial Interest Subcommittee

Q.    ad hoc Charter Review Committee

R.     ad hoc Crespi Pond Oversight Subcommittee

S.      Monterey County Commission on Disabilities

 

 

6.      OLD BUSINESS

A.    Second Reading of a Companion Ordinance to the Administrative Enforcement Ordinance Which Added Chapters 1.19 and 3.30 to the Municipal Code

On February 20, 2008 the City Council introduced a Companion Ordinance to the Administrative Enforcement Ordinance, which added Chapters 1.19 and 3.30 to the Municipal Code.  If approved, Council will move adoption of the Ordinance.

Reference: City Attorney Laredo

Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance

 

7.      NEW BUSINESS

A.    Consider Adoption of a Resolution Calling a Special Municipal Election for the Consideration of a Transaction and Use Tax; and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.08 of the Municipal Code to Adopt a Transaction and Use Tax

The City Council will consider placing on the ballot for the June 3, 2008 election a one percent (1%) Transaction and Use Tax rate.  In order to place the proposed tax measure on the ballot, the  Resolution and the first reading of the Ordinance need to be approved by the City Council and sent to the County’s Elections Department no later than March 7, 2008.

Reference: City Manager Colangelo 

Recommended Actions:

(1)  Adopt a Resolution Calling a Special Municipal Election for the Purpose of Submitting a Proposal to Adopt a Transaction and Use Tax for General Purposes, and Requesting that the Board of Supervisors for Monterey County Provide for the Consolidation of this Election with the Election to be held on June 3, 2008; and

 

(2)  Approve the first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.08 of the Municipal Code to Adopt a Transaction and Use Tax if Approved at the Election to be held on June 3, 2008.

 

B.     Consider Adoption of a Resolution Calling a Special Municipal Election for the Consideration of an Increase to the Business License Tax; and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.04 of the Municipal Code to Increase the Business License Tax

The City Council will consider placing on the ballot for the June 3, 2008 election an increase to the City’s Business License Tax by deleting the maximum annual tax limit set forth in 7.04.220.   In order to place the proposed tax measure on the ballot, the  Resolution and the first reading of the Ordinance need to be approved by the City Council and sent to the County’s Elections Department no later than March 7, 2008.

Reference: City Manager Colangelo 

Recommended Actions:

(1)  Adopt a Resolution Calling a Special Municipal Election for the Purpose of Submitting a Proposal to Adopt an Increase to the Business License Tax for General Purposes, and Requesting that the Board of Supervisors for Monterey County Provide for the Consolidation of this Election with the Election to be held on June 3, 2008; and

 

(2)  Approve the first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.04 of the Municipal Code to Increase the Business License Tax if Approved at the Election to be held on June 3, 2008.

 

C.     Consider the Formation of an ad hoc Subcommittee to Review Measure C

The City Council will consider the formation of an ad hoc subcommittee to review the intent, wording, and interpretation of Measure C.  If approved, Council will appoint two Council Members to serve on the subcommittee.

Reference:  Council Members Bennett and Cohen

Recommended Action: Appoint Alan Cohen and Lisa Bennett to form an ad hoc subcommittee to review Measure C and report back to the Council.

 

D.    Consider the Creation of a Council Subcommittee to Negotiate with the Concorso Italiano, Inc. for an Exotic Car Show at the Pacific Grove Golf Course

The City Council will consider the creation of a Council Subcommittee of Council Members Miller and Nilmeier to negotiate with Concorso Italiano, Inc for an exotic car show at the Pacific Grove Golf Course.

Reference: Council Members Nilmeier and Miller

Recommended Action: Direct Staff to negotiate formal agreement for future Council consideration

 

E.     Consider Adding the “Pacific Grove Old Town Classic Car Show” to the City’s Special Events Calendar

The City Council will consider adding the “Pacific Grove Old Town Classic Car Show”sponsored by Rats to Riches, Inc. a non-profit to the City’s Special Events Calendar.

Reference: City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action: Approve addition of “Rats to Riches” Car Show to the City’s Special Events Calendar

 

8.        REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

A.             Meeting Reports

·         Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments

·         Community Human Services

·         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

A.    Reports on Trips, Conference Attendance, and Meetings (AB 1234)

           

 

 

9.      ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

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