NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

AMENDED MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 6:00 P.M.

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

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 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.

1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge will be led by City Employee of the Quarter, John Goss.

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

3. BRIEF PRESENTATIONS

a. Employee of the Quarter Presentation

b. Clean air Month Resolution

c. Mental Health Month Proclamation

d. Water Month Proclamation

e. Library Fundraiser Presentation

f. Sun Street Center Presentation on Social Ordinance

4. COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (City-Related Items Only)

A. Pedestrian Safety Presentation by Police Chief Darius Engles

5. 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.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda deals with routine and non-controversial matters, and may include action on resolutions but not on ordinances. The vote on the Consent Agenda shall apply to each item that has not been removed. Any member of Council, staff, or the public may remove an item.  One motion shall be made to adopt all non-removed items on the Consent Agenda.

A. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

1. Minutes of the April 21, 2010 City Council Meeting

Recommended Action: Approve Minutes

2. Minutes of the April 21, 2010 City Council Special Site Meeting

Recommended Action: Approve Minutes

B. RESOLUTIONS

1. AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND SALE OF SECURITIES BY DESIGNATED CITY OFFICIALS

Reference: Cathy Krysyna, Assistant Finance Officer

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution

2. Declaring May 2010 as “Pedestrian Safety Month” for the City of Pacific Grove

Reference: Darius Engles, Chief of Police

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution

3. UpdatING THE Emergency Operation Plan

Reference: Darius Engles, Chief of Police

Recommended Action: Receive Report and Approve Plan

C. REPORTS OF STAFF

1. Quarterly Treasurer’s Report

Reference: Anthony McFarlane, Senior Accountant

Recommended Action: Receive Report

2. Mayor’s Appointments to the Budget and finance Committee

Reference: Carmelita Garcia, Mayor

Recommended Action: Approve Appointments

D. MEETING MINUTES OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES

1. Ad Hoc Planning Permit Review Committee Meeting Minutes 4-20-10

Recommended Action: Receive

2. Historic Resources Committee Regular Meeting Minutes 4-14-10

Recommended Action: Receive

3. Historic Resources Committee Site Review Meeting Minutes 4-14-10

Recommended Action: Receive

4. Museum Board Draft Minutes: 4-14-10

Recommended Action: Receive

5. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: 3-18-10

Recommended Action: Receive

6. Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting Minutes: 4-27-10

Recommended Action: Receive

7. Architectural Review Board Site Review Meeting Minutes: 4-27-10

Recommended Action: Receive

7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

REGULAR AGENDA

8. 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. Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing Lease Agreement with Tenant at 140 18^th Street (Poet’s Perch)

Reference: Julie Uretsky, Housing Program Coordinator

Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance

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

Reference: James L. Becklenberg, Acting Deputy City Manager

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution and Direct Staff

C. Resolution of Intention to Levy the Annual Assessment for the Hospitality Improvement District (HID)

Reference: James L. Becklenberg, Acting Deputy City Manager

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution and Direct Staff

D. REQUEST FOR EVENT APPROVAL: PACIFIC GROVE FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Reference: James L. Becklenberg, Acting Deputy City Manager and Donald Mothershead, Senior Recreation Coordinator

Recommended Action: Approve Event

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Follow-up Actions from the February 24, 2010 Water Summit and Water Resources Program Implementation

Reference: Sarah Hardgrave, Senior Planner

Recommended Action: Receive Report and Direct Staff

10. NEW BUSINESS

A. PROGRESS REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON PLANNING PERMIT PROCESS

Reference: Bill Kampe, Mayor Pro Tempore

Recommended Action: Receive Report and Extend Term

B. Consideration of a Ballot Measure to Update Measure C and Revised Interpretations

Reference: Councilmembers Lisa Bennett and Alan Cohen

Recommended Action: Direct Staff

C. Amendment to Use Permit No. 2964-08, Everyone’s Harvest, for a Farmers’ Market

Reference: Sarah Hardgrave, Senior Planner

Recommended Action: Direct Planning Commission

D. Vacancy on the Council and the Appointment of a New Councilmember

Reference: Thomas Frutchey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Direct Staff

11. FULL PRESENTATIONS

None

12. CLOSED SESSION

Public comment will be invited prior to Council going into Closed Session. Comments from

the audience will not receive Council action and must deal only with items in the current

Closed Session.

A. Council will meet in Closed Session to address one case of pending litigation by the City

pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c).

13. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

A. Meeting Report from Councilmember Cohen:

1. Community Human Services Board Meeting Highlights 4-15-10

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

1. MRWMD Board Meeting Highlights 4-16-10 from Gary Bales

14. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

Following Closed Session, the Council shall reconvene in open session, in Council Chambers, prior to adjournment, and make disclosures as required by Government Code sections 54957.1 and 54957.7.

15. ADJOURNMENT

THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. CITY HALL IS AN ACCESSIBLE FACILITY. A LIMITED NUMBER OF DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.