NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M./REGULAR SESSION 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  

 

2.            APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 

3.            BRIEF PRESENTATIONS     

 

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

 

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 May 19, 2010 City Council Meeting

                  Recommended Action: Approve Minutes

              2. Minutes of the May 26, 2010 City Council Special Meeting

                  Recommended Action: Approve Minutes

              3. Minutes of the June 1, 2010 City Council Special Meeting

   Recommended Action: Approve Minutes

  4. Minutes of the June 2, 2010 City Council Meeting

      Recommended Action: Approve Minutes

                           

 

 

         B.  RESOLUTIONS

     1.   Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement for the Lease of a New Self Check-Out Machine for the Library

           Reference: Lisa Maddalena, Senior Librarian

        Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution

 

              2.   Continuing City Collaboration with Sun Street Centers

        Reference:  Ken Cuneo, Councilmember

        Recommended Action: Receive Report

 

3.      Amendments to contract related to Wastewater Capital Improvements Phase IV

                 Reference: James L. Becklenberg, Acting Deputy City Manager

              Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution

                                       

        C.  REPORTS OF STAFF

              None

 

   D.  MEETING MINUTES OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES

       1.   Planning Commission Site Meeting Minutes: 6-1-10

       Recommended Action: Receive

 2.   Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: 6-3-10

       Recommended Action: Receive

       3.   Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting Minutes: 6-8-10

       Recommended Action: Receive

4.   Architectural Review Board Site Review Meeting Minutes: 6-8-10

       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 Adoption of an Ordinance Adding a New Section to Existing Chapter 6.06 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code Regarding Acceptance, Rejection, or Settlement of Claims for Money or Damages Against the City

      Reference: Alex Lorca, Deputy City Attorney

            Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance

 

    B.    Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend the Operating Agreement and Lease between the City of Pacific Grove and the Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove

  Reference:  Thomas Frutchey, City Manager

           Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance

 

 C.   Fiscal Year 2009/10 Budget Amendment

        Reference: James L. Becklenberg, Acting Deputy City Manager

           Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance

 

    D.   Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2010/11

  Reference: Thomas Frutchey

           Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance and Direct Staff

 

E.      Ordinance to Modify Municipal Code Section 6.02, which Governs Fees and Cost Recovery

 Reference:  James L. Becklenberg, Acting Deputy City Manager

          Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance

 

F.      Amending the City’s Classification Plan Establishing Current Job Specifications and Amending Current Salary Schedules Accordingly

 Reference:  Paul Fry, Management Analyst

          Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance

 

G.     Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2010/11   

 Reference:  Anthony S. McFarlane, Senior Accountant

          Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution

                    

9.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS

      None

 

10.                 NEW BUSINESS

      A.   Ballot Measures for the November Election

       Reference:  Thomas Frutchey, City manager and David Laredo, City Attorney

          Recommended Action: Approve Ballot Measures and Direct Staff

   

   B.   Approval of Shared Fire Services Joint Powers Authority

      Reference:  Thomas Frutchey, City Manager

         Recommended Action: Approve Resolution and Authorize Mayor

 

   C.   Options to Provide Sustainability to Housing Fund 15

      Reference:  Julie Uretsky, Housing Program Coordinator

         Recommended Action: Direct Staff

  

D.    SEEKING Agreement with the City of Carmel-By-The-Sea for Shared Police Services

      Reference:  Darius Engles, Chief of Police

         Recommended Action: Direct Staff

 

11.    FULL PRESENTATIONS

A.  MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT (MPRPD) PRESENTATION BY JOE D’ONOFRIO AND MARY DAINTON

 

12.    CLOSED SESSION

A.   Council will meet in Closed Session to Consider Existing Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9(a)) Application of California American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 04-09-019 – Coastal Water Project

B.  Council will meet in Closed Session to Consider a Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code 54957) City Manager

 

13.    REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

   A.  Meeting Report from Councilmember Cohen

      1. Community Human Services Meeting Highlights 5-20-10

   B.  MRWMD Board Meeting Highlights 5-25-10

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

      None           

    

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.