NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

 

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 main counter in City Hall at 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove; and on the internet at: http://www.ci.pg.ca.us/agendas.  Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet will also be made available for public inspection at the main counter in City Hall.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

A.    Council Referral Update

B.     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.)

               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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

A.    Minutes of the May 7, 2008 City Council Meeting

Recommended Action:             Approve

 

 

2.      RESOLUTIONS

A.    Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Annual Renewal of an Animal Sheltering Services Agreement Between the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Monterey County and the City of Pacific Grove

The Council will consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an annual Agreement renewal with the SPCA for assistance in the provision of certain animal services as required by State law.

Reference:   Police Chief Engles

Recommended Action:  Approve the Resolution

 

3.      REPORTS OF STAFF

A.    Receive Golf Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

The Council will receive a quarterly report on the Golf Fund.

Reference: Jim Becklenberg, Director of Management and Budget

Recommended Action:  Receive the Report

 

B.     Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement with Mark Walker to Serve as the Interim Museum Curator

The Council will consider the adoption of a Resolution approving an employment agreement with Mark Walker to serve as the Interim Curator for the Museum on a part-time basis.

Reference:  City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:  Adopt the Resolution

 

C.     Claim for Damages No. L2008-02 / FEEMSTER, John

Council will consider a claim from an injured party and determine whether to approve the claim or deny and refer the matter back to staff.  If the claim is denied as recommended, the claimant will have six (6) months to file legal action.

Reference:   Paula Fry, Management Analyst

Recommended Action:  Deny claim and refer the matter back to staff

 

4.      REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND STANDING COMMITTEES

A.    Draft Meeting Minutes of the May 13, 2008 Architectural Review Board

Recommended Action:  Receive

B.     Meeting Minutes of the April 24, 2008 Housing Committee Special Meeting

Recommended Action:  Receive

C.     Draft Meeting Minutes of the May 8, 2008 Planning Commission

Recommended Action:  Receive

D.    Meeting Minutes of the March 11, 2008 Traffic Safety 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.     Beautification and Natural Resources Committee

D.    Budget and Finance Committee

E.     Cultural Arts Commission

F.      Economic 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.    Monterey County Commission on Disabilities

 

6.      OLD BUSINESS

A.    Hold a second reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 6.12 to the City’s Municipal Code for the establishment of the Impact Fee Program

On May 7, 2008 Council introduced an Ordinance adding Chapter 6.12 to the City’s Municipal Code for the establishment of the fee program. If adopted, the Ordinance will go into effect 30 days from the date of adoption.

Reference:  City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance

 

B.     Hold the Second Reading of an Ordinance to Approve the City Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2008/09

On May 7, 2008 Council introduced an Ordinance to approve the City Manager’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2008/09. If adopted, the Ordinance will go into effect 30 days from the date of adoption.

Reference:   Jim Becklenberg, Director of Management and Budget

Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance

 

7.      NEW BUSINESS

A.    Consider a Resolution of Intent to Terminate the City’s Contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for Employee Retirement Benefits

The Council will consider a Resolution of Intent to terminate the City’s contract as the first step required by CalPERS to begin the actuarial analyses required to terminate the City’s contract for retirement benefits.

Reference:   Jim Becklenberg, Director of Management and Budget

Recommended Action:  Approve the Resolution of Intent

 

B.     Consider a Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)

The Council will consider a Resolution of Intention to levy an assessment for the downtown Business Improvement District (BID). This does not authorize the assessment but signals the City Council’s intent to form the District and call for a public hearing on June 4, 2008.

Reference:   Jim Becklenberg, Director of Management and Budget

Recommended Actions: 

1.  Appoint the BID Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2008/09; and

2.  Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention to levy an assessment for the Downtown Business Improvement District for FY 2007/08.

 

C.     Receive Presentation from the Economic Advisory Committee on the 2007 Strategic Plan, Provide Direction to Staff to Trademark the Terms “Most Romantic City,” “Most Romantic Town,” and “Most Romantic Place”, Approve the Installation of Two 17 Mile Drive Directional Signs Along Grand and Fountain Avenues, and Approve the Extension of the Rats to Riches Car Show Through October, 2008

Members of the Economic Advisory Committee (EAC) will present a Strategic Plan for the City to the Council.  Following the presentation, Council will be asked to take several recommended actions.

Reference:   City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Actions: 

1.   Approve the EAC 2007 Strategic Plan; and

2.   Direct staff to complete the proceedings to trademark the terms “Most Romantic City,” “Most Romantic Town,” and “Most Romantic Place;” and

3.   Approve the installation of a 17 Mile Drive directional sign on both Grand and Fountain Avenues, north of Lighthouse Avenue; and

4.   Approve the extension of the Rats to Riches Car Show through October, 2008

 

D.    Hold the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pacific Grove Adding Section 23.64.055 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code to Allow Public Gatherings in the Public Street Rights-of-Way Within the Downtown (D) Designation Area on the General Plan Land Use Map

The Council will hold the first reading of an Ordinance adding Section 23.64.055 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code to allow public gatherings in the public street rights-of-way within the downtown (D) designation area on the General Plan Land Use Map. The Council may approve or reject the first reading of the Ordinance.  If approved, the Ordinance shall be published and a second reading shall be set at the next Council meeting.

Reference:  Lynn Burgess, Chief Planner

Recommended Action:  Hold first reading of the Ordinance

 

E.     Receive a Report on the Proposed Concept Plan for the Bath House Revitalization Project and Provide Direction to Staff

The Council will receive a report on the proposed concept for the Bath House Revitalization Project and provide direction to staff on concept and implementation of the proposed project.

Reference:  Sarah Hardgrave, Senior Planner

Recommended Actions: 

1.      Receive a report on the proposed concept for the Bath House Revitalization Project; and

2.      Provide direction to staff on concept and implementation of the proposed project.

 

F.      Sewer System Update; Capital Improvement & Maintenance

Council will receive a report providing a narrative of activities related to maintenance of the City’s sanitary sewer system and a financial report.

Reference: Celia Perez Martinez, Business Manager

Recommended Action:  Receive the Report

 

G.    Consider the Adoption of a Resolution in Support of Measure U – Increasing the Sales Tax by One Percent

The Council will consider the adoption of a Resolution in support of Measure U – Increasing the Sales Tax by One Percent, which will be on the June 3, 2008 ballot. By adopting the Resolution Council thereby formally endorses the measure. 

Reference: Council Member Bennett

Recommended Action:  Adopt the Resolution

 

8.      REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

A.        Meeting Reports

·         Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG)

·         Community Human Services (CHS)

·         Executive Committee, Monterey Bay Division, League of California Cities

·         Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA)

·         Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (MCCVB)

·         Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency, JPA (MRWPCA)

·         Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST)

·         Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)

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

 

9.      ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

 

10.  CLOSED SESSION

(Public comment will be invited prior to the Council going into Closed Session. Comments from the audience will not receive Council action and must deal only with items on the current Closed Session list.)

A.    Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8, Council will meet in Closed Session with its Real Property Negotiator, Jim Colangelo, regarding Chatauqua Hall

 

B.     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, Local No. 790.

 

11.  PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

(Following Closed Session, the Council shall reconvene in open session, prior to adjournment, and make disclosures as required by Government Code sections 54957.1 and 54957.7.  If this announcement is made in the City Manager’s Conference Room, public participants shall be invited for the purpose of hearing the announcement.  Alternatively, the Council may reconvene in the City Council Chambers to enable the public to hear the announcement.)

 

 

ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT

 

 

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