NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, December 17, 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. One motion will cover all items on the Consent Agenda.  The motion to approve will authorize the action or recommendation indicated.  Pursuant to City Council Policy No. 000-14 a Councilmember, member of the audience or staff may request that an item be placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.  )

1.      APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

A.    Minutes of the December 3, 2008 City Council Meeting

Recommended Action:              Approve

 

2.      RESOLUTIONS

A.    Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Lease-Purchase Agreement for a Police Patrol Vehicle

The Council will consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease-purchase agreement for a Police patrol vehicle.  Funds for the purchase are included in the FY 2008/09 budget.

Reference:   James L. Becklenberg, Director of Management and Budget

Recommended Action:  Adopt the Resolution

 

B.     Consider a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Reliance Trust Company to Act as Trustee for the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The Council will consider a Resolution approving an agreement with Reliance Trust Company to act as Trustee for the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

Reference:   City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:  Adopt the Resolution

 

C.     Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Alliance Resource Consulting LLC to Conduct a Recruitment for City Manager

The Council will consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Alliance Resource Consulting LLC in an amount not to exceed $20,000  to conduct recruitment for City Manager.

Reference:   Charlene Wiseman, Deputy City Manager

Recommended Action:  Adopt the Resolution

 

3.      REPORTS OF STAFF

A.    Consider Approval of a Purchase of New Mowing Equipment for the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course

Council will consider the approval of a purchase of new mowing equipment for the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course fairways.

Reference:   Daniel Gho, Golf Course Superintendent

Recommended Action:  Approve the purchase

 

B.     Claim for Damages No. G2008-24 / SHATTO, Kelly

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

Reference:   Charlene Wiseman, City Clerk

Recommended Action:  Approve claim and refer the matter back to staff.

 

C.     Claim for Damages No. G2008-20 / IKUTA, Michele

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

Reference:   Charlene Wiseman, City Clerk

Recommended Action:  Approve claim and refer the matter back to staff.

 

D.    Claim for Damages No. L2008-14 / WOODS, Adrianna Et Al

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

Reference:   Charlene Wiseman, City Clerk

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

 

4.      MINUTES OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND STANDING COMMITTEES

A.    Minutes of the December 4, 2008 Planning Commission

Recommended Action:              Approve

B.     Minutes of the October 21, 2008 Recreation Board

Recommended Action:              Approve

C.     Minutes of the November 19, 2008 Recreation Board

Recommended Action:              Approve

 

REGULAR AGENDA

5.      PUBLIC HEARINGS

(With regard to public hearings involving a quasi-judicial determination by the Council, the proponent of an item shall be given 10 minutes to speak and all others in support of the proponent’s position will be given three (3) minutes each.  A designated spokesperson for opposition to the item shall be given 10 minutes to speak and all others in opposition will be given three (3) minutes each.  In public hearings not involving a quasi-judicial determination by the Council, all persons will be given three (3) minutes to speak, whether in support or opposition to the item.  Very brief rebuttal and surrebuttal may be allowed in the sole discretion of the Council.)

A.    Hold a Second Reading of an Ordinance to Lease Property at 620 Oceanview Boulevard to Enea Properties LLC

On December 3, 2008 Council introduced and held a first reading of an Ordinance to lease property at 620 Oceanview Boulevard to Enea Properties, LLC. 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 a Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the City’s Classification Plan Establishing, Deleting, and Amending Current Job Specifications and Amending Current Salary Schedules Accordingly

On November 19, 2008 Council introduced and held a first reading of an Ordinance Amending the City’s Classification Plan establishing, deleting, and amending current job specifications and amending current salary schedules accordingly. On December 3, 2008 Council moved to table the adoption of the Ordinance to December 17, 2008.  If adopted, the Ordinance will go into effect 30 days after adoption.

 Reference: Charlene Wiseman, Deputy City Manager

Recommended Action:  Adopt the Ordinance

 

6.      REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND STANDING COMMITTEES

A.    Administrative Enforcement Hearing Officers Panel

B.     Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Advisory Committee

C.     Architectural Review Board

D.    Beautification and Natural Resources Committee

E.     Budget and Finance Subcommittee

F.      Cultural Arts Commission

G.    Economic Advisory Committee

H.    Historic Resources Committee

I.       Housing Committee

J.       Library Board

K.    Museum Board

L.     Planning Commission

M.   Recreation Board

N.    Special Events Committee

O.    Traffic Safety Commission

 

7.      OLD BUSINESS

A.    Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. to Prepare Phase II of the Stormwater Recycling Feasibility Study in an Amount not to Exceed $45,000

On March 19, 2008, the Council authorized an agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. to develop Phase I of a Stormwater Recycling Feasibility Study. Council will consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. to prepare Phase II of the Study.

Reference:   City Manager Colangelo

Recommended Action:  Adopt the Resolution

 

8.      NEW BUSINESS

A.    Introduce and Hold a First Reading of an Ordinance that Amends the Municipal Code to Include Service Stations in the Downtown Business Improvement District

Council will consider introducing and holding a first reading of an Ordinance that would amend the Municipal Code to include service stations in the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). Council may approve or reject the first reading of the Ordinance.  If the Ordinance is approved, a Public Hearing on the second reading shall be set for the next regular Council meeting. 

Reference:   James L. Becklenberg, Director of Management and Budget

Recommended Action:  Hold the first reading of the Ordinance

 

9.      REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

A.    Consider Mayor’s Appointments of Members to the Planning Commission and the Architectural Review Board (ARB)

Council will consider approval of the Mayor’s recommendation of the appointments of Max Perelman to the Planning Commission and Jeff Edmonds to the ARB.

Reference:  Mayor Cort

Recommended Action:  Approve the Appointments

 

B.     Consider Approving the Creation of an Ad Hoc Alternative Source Water Sub Committee

Council will consider approving the creation of an ad hoc alternative source water sub committee with members of the Council and the Community.

Reference:  Council Member Lindsay

Recommended Action:  Approve creation of the ad hoc committee

 

C.     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 County Commission on Disabilities

·         Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau  

·         Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency, JPA

·         Monterey-Salinas Transit

·         Transportation Agency for Monterey County

 

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

 

10.  ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

 

11.  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 Point Pinos Grill

 

12.  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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