NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL

AMENDED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, August, 18, 2010,

Closed Session 5:45 P.M./ Regular Meeting 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 such consideration is approved. 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 “On the Beach” Championship Skate Team.

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 June 23, 2010 Special and Continued City Council Meeting

Recommended Action: Approve Minutes

2. Minutes of the July 21, 2010 City Council Meeting

Recommended Action: Approve Minutes

3. Minutes of the July 27, 2010 City Council Meeting

Recommended Action: Approve Minutes

B. RESOLUTIONS

1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Agreement for Professional Services with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. to Provide Planning Services to Complete the Housing Element Update

Reference: Sarah Hardgrave, Senior Planner

Recommended Action: Adopt resolution and authorize City Manager

2. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments Related to Wastewater Capital Improvements Phase IV Projects with Dodson Psomas for Design Services Related to the Reconstruction of Pump Station #12

Reference: Jim Becklenberg, Deputy City Manager

Recommended Action: Adopt resolution and authorize City Manager

3. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments with the MRWPCA Related to the Grease Source Control Program

Reference: Jim Becklenberg, Deputy City Manager

Recommended Action: Adopt resolution and authorize City Manager

C. REPORTS

1. Approve the Mayor’s Appointment of Ms. Katie Siegler to the City of Pacific Grove Museum Advisory Board and Mr. Ron Schenk to the Golf Links Advisory Commission

Reference: Carmelita Garcia, Mayor

Recommended Action: Approve Appointment

2. Receive Quarterly Treasurer’s Report Updating the Council and Public on the Status of the City’s Finances

Reference: James L. Becklenberg, Deputy City Manager,

Anthony S. McFarlane, Senior Accountant

Recommended Action: Receive report

3. Consider Reclassification of the Lovers Point Food and Art Festival Held on August 8, 2010, from the “Minimum Involvement” to the “Traditional” Category, thereby Authorizing an Increase in City Support

Reference: Donald Mothershead, Recreation Coordinator

Recommended Action: Approve the reclassification

4. Consider Holman Building Market Feasibility Report and Terminate Agreement

Reference: Lynn Burgess, Chief Planner

Recommended Action: Receive report and terminate the agreement

5. Consider Directing the Traffic Safety Commission to Notice and Schedule One or More Special Public Meetings to Receive Input on the Preferred Traffic Control Approach for the Pine-Forest Intersection

Reference: Thomas Frutchey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Direct the Traffic Safety Commission to hold special meeting(s)

6. Approve Workers Compensation Case Summary and Settlement Recommendation Claim No. 2007058341, D. Diehl

Reference: Catherine Krysyna, Asst. Finance Officer

Recommended Action: Approve a Compromise and Release Authorization and authorize staff

7. Approve Workers Compensation Case Summary and Settlement Recommendation Claim No. 2005032903, J. Purdom

Reference: Catherine Krysyna, Asst. Finance Officer

Recommended Action: Approve settlement and authorize staff

8. Approve Workers Compensation Case Summary and Settlement Recommendation Claim No. 03100666, J. Purdom

Reference: Catherine Krysyna, Asst. Finance Officer

Recommended Action: Approve settlement and authorize staff

9. Approve Workers Compensation Case Summary and Settlement Recommendation Claim No. 2007069129, M. Consiglio

Reference: Catherine Krysyna, Asst. Finance Officer

Recommended Action: Approve settlement and authorize staff

D. MEETING MINUTES OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES

1. Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting Minutes: 7-13-10

Recommended Action: Receive

2. Architectural Review Board Site Meeting Minutes: 7-13-10

Recommended Action: Receive

3. Historic Resources Committee Minutes: 7-14-10

Recommended Action: Receive

4. Historic Resources Committee Site Review Minutes: 7-14-10

Recommended Action: Receive

5. Golf Links Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes: 7-28-10

Recommended Action: Receive

6. Museum Board Meeting Minutes: 7-14-10

Recommended Action: Receive

7. Museum Board Meeting Minutes: 7-28-10

Recommended Action: Receive

8. Recreation Board Meeting Minutes: 6-15-10

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 Deleting Chapter 4.16 Surety Bonds from the Pacific Grove Municipal Code

Reference: Catherine Krysyna, Assistant Finance Officer

Recommended Action: Adopt ordinance

B. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Enact Citizens Retirement Reform

Reference: David C. Laredo, City Attorney

Recommended Action: Adopt ordinance

C. Introduce and Hold First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the FY 2010/11 Budget

Reference: Jim Becklenberg, Deputy City Manager

Recommended Action: Hold first reading and authorize publication

D. Introduce and Hold First Reading of an Ordinance to Authorize a Second Amendment to 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: Hold first reading and authorize publication

E. Introduce and Hold the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 11.90 of the Municipal Code to Allow the City Manager to Waive Requirements for Obtaining a Sound Permit for Special Events that Have Been Approved by the City Council

Reference: Donald Mothershead, Senior Recreation Coordinator

Recommended Action: Hold first reading and authorize publication

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

10. NEW BUSINESS

A. Authorize the City Manager to Update and Modify an Existing Agreement between the City of Pacific Grove and the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Reference: Darius Engles, Police Chief

Recommended Action: Authorize City Manager

B. Receive Report and Approve a Multi-Step Implementation Process for Improvements to the Zoning Code

Reference: Lynn Burgess, Chief Planner

Recommended Action: Receive report and direct staff

C. Authorizing the City Manager to Update and Execute a Contract with Thomas Brand Consulting to Market and Promote the Golf Course

Reference: Joe Riekena, Golf Professional

Recommended Action: Authorize City Manager

11. FULL PRESENTATIONS

None

12. CLOSED SESSION

Public comment will be invited prior to Council going into Closed Session. Comments from the public will not receive Council action and must deal only with items in the current Closed Session.

Council will meet in Closed Session at 5:45 pm in the City Manager’s Conference Room to address pending litigation (4 cases):

1) WC No. 2007058341, D. Diehl

2) WC No. 2005032903, J. Purdom

3) WC No. 03100666, J. Purdom

4) WC No. 2007069129, M. Consiglio

13. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

A. Meeting report from Mayor pro temp Kampe

1. Fort Ord Reuse Authority, Board of Directors Meeting 7-9-10

B. Meeting report from Mr. Gary Bales

1. Monterey Regional Waste Management District Meeting 7-16-10

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.