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NOTICE OF MEETING

CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING AGENDAS

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Special Meeting Begins at 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Begins 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 such consideration is approved. Any items on this agenda not considered this evening will be continued to a future meeting.

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.

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

5:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

1.	PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
	Comments from the public will not receive Council action. Comments must deal with matters on the Closed Session agenda and will be limited to three minutes. Comments regarding any other agenda items, or on matters not on the consent agenda, shall be heard at the time Oral Comments are called

2.	CLOSED SESSION
	A.	Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Property: Fountain Avenue between Sinex Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Agency Negotiator: Thomas Frutchey, City Manager and Darius Engles, Police Chief. Negotiating parties: Pacific Grove Unified School District. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Gov. Code § 54956.8)

ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1.	PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
	Following Closed Session, the Council shall reconvene in open session, in Council Chambers, and make any disclosures, as required by Government Code section 54957.1 and 54957.7.

2.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.	PRESENTATIONS
	A.	Annual Report on the 211 Program from United Way President, Mary Adams.

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

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Comments from the public 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.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda deals with routine and non-controversial matters, and may include action on resolutions, ordinances, or other public hearings for which testimony is not anticipated. 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 from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. One motion shall be made to adopt all non-removed items on the Consent Agenda.

6.	APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
	A.	Minutes of the January 12, 2011 City Council Special Meeting
		Staff Reference: Susan Morrow, City Clerk
		Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.

7.	RESOLUTIONS
	A.	Re-affirming previously adopted resolutions into the new resolution format
		Staff Reference: Susan Morrow, City Clerk
		Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign upgraded versions of five previously adopted resolutions while maintaining the number assigned to the originally adopted resolution.

	B.	Consider a resolution of support for the proposed National Monument on the Public Lands of the Former Fort Ord
		Staff Reference: Bill Kampe, Mayor Pro Tempore
		Recommended Action: Approve a resolution and the letter of transmittal to the Honorable Ken Salazar.

	C.	Consider a resolution of support for the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Alliance seeking a National Heritage Area Designation for Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
		Staff Reference: Bill Kampe, Mayor Pro Tempore
		Recommended Action: Approve a resolution and the letter of transmittal to the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area.

8.	ORDINANCES
	None.

9.	REPORTS
	A.	Quarterly Treasurer’s Report Updating the Council and Public on the Status of the City’s Cash and Investments
		Staff Reference: Anthony S. McFarlane, Senior Accountant
		Recommended Action: Receive the report.

	B.	Scheduling of a special meeting in order to conduct a dialogue with board and commission chairs and update the 5-Year Work Plan
		Staff Reference: Susan Morrow, City Clerk
		Recommended Action: Schedule a Special Meeting on February 25, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center in order to conduct a dialogue with board and commission Chairs and update the 5-Year Work Plan.

	C.	Appointment of City Representative to the Monterey County Integrated Waste Management Task Force
		Staff Reference: Susan Morrow, City Clerk
		Recommended Action: Appoint City Manager Thomas Frutchey to represent the City of Pacific Grove on the Monterey County Integrated Waste Management Task Force.

	D.	Amending Council Policy 000-17, Order of Agenda for Council Meetings
		Staff Reference: Thomas Frutchey, City Manager
		Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending Council Policy Order of Agenda for Council Meetings, in order to distinguish between reports on the Consent Agenda needing only to be received and those needing Council action, plus other minor editorial upgrades.

Request to Declare December 17, 2011 as “Inclusion Day”

The “Day of Inclusion” conveys recognition and appreciation for contributions of all immigrants to the United States and the state of California.

Staff Reference: Carmelita Garcia, Mayor

Recommended Action: By Motion, declare December 17, 2011 as “Day of Inclusion,” supporting the official charter of this date by the Secretary of State on September 23, 2009 (ACR 76).

Confirm the Mayor’s Re-Appointment of a Member to the City’s Economic Development Commission and Extend the Charter Advisory Boards Appointments to the Full Four-Year Term

Staff Reference: Carmelita Garcia, Mayor

Recommended Action:

Confirm the Mayor’s recommendation to re-appoint Michael Krokower to the Economic Development Commission;
Extend the length of term on Prebble Potter and Greg Marshall’s appointments to the Recreation Board until January 31, 2016; and
Extend the length of term on Rebecca Barrymore and Blake Matheson’s appointments to the Museum Board until January 31, 2016.

10.	MEETING MINUTES OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
	A.	Urban Forest Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: November 17, 2011
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	B.	Urban Forest Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: December 6, 2011
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	C.	Urban Forest Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: December 12, 2011
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	D.	Golf Links Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes: December 28, 2011
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	E.	Urban Forest Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: January 10, 2012
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	F.	Historic Resources Committee Meeting Minutes: January 11, 2012
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	G.	Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: January 19, 2012
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	H.	Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes: January 24, 2012
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

11.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

REGULAR AGENDA

12.

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 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 minutes each. In public hearings not involving a quasi-judicial determination by the Council, all persons will be given three 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 Public hearings on non-controversial matters or for which testimony is not anticipated may be placed on the Consent Agenda, but shall be removed if any person requests a staff presentation or wishes to be heard on the matter.

First Reading of an Ordinance to Clarify Zoning Code Definitions for Building Coverage, Site Coverage, Impervious Surface and Gross Floor Area and making related changes within the Zoning District Chapters; and to clarify the Fencing Regulations

Staff Reference: Ashley Hefner, Acting Senior Planner

Recommended Action:

Introduce and hold a first reading of an ordinance to clarify certain definitions and fencing regulations in the Zoning Code of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code; and direct that publication of the ordinance be satisfied by publication of a summary, approved by the City Attorney.

	B.	First Reading of an Ordinance to Delete Section 3.02.55 - Non-Voting Library Board Members of the City’s Municipal Code
		Staff Reference: Susan Morrow, City Clerk
		Recommended Action: Introduce and hold first reading of a proposed ordinance to delete Chapter 3.02.55 of the City’s Municipal Code, pertaining to Non-Voting Library Board Members, and direct that publication of the ordinance will be satisfied by publication of a summary approved by the City Attorney.

	C.	First Reading of an Ordinance to Streamline and Clarify Planning Permit Procedures in the Zoning Code
		Staff Reference: Lynn Burgess, AICP, Chief Planner
		Recommended Action: Introduce and hold a first reading of an ordinance to streamline and clarify planning permit procedures in the Zoning Code of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code; and direct that publication of the ordinance be satisfied by publication of a summary, approved by the City Attorney.

13.	UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	None.

14.	NEW BUSINESS
	A.	Update on the Status of the Draft Urban Forest Management Plan
		Staff Reference: Sarah Hardgrave, Environmental Programs Manager
		Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the status of the Draft Urban Forest Management Plan; Extend the UFMP review process and schedule to include one additional UFAC meeting in mid-February, NRC review on February 28, 2012, and City Council hearings in March; and Approve a contract amendment with RBF Consulting to extend the project schedule to May 1, 2012 and to increase the total contract amount by $17,570 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $139,000.

Report on the status of the City’s water reserves and a resolution distributing 2.509 acre feet of water

Staff Reference: Sarah Hardgrave, Environmental Programs Manager

Recommended Action:

Receive a report on the status of the City’s water reserves; and
Approve a resolution distributing 2.509 acre feet of water allocation.

	C.	Consider an Ordinance Revising Sidewalk Maintenance and Liability Obligations for Owners of Properties Adjoining Sidewalks
		Staff Reference: David C. Laredo, City Attorney
		Recommended Action: Provide direction to the City Manager and City Attorney to develop an ordinance addressing sidewalk maintenance and liability obligations imposed on owners of properties adjoining sidewalks.

	D.	Consideration of an Ordinance Governing Requests for Public Records
		Staff Reference: Carmelita Garcia, Mayor
		Recommended Action: Provide direction to the Mayor to appoint a Committee to develop an Ordinance governing requests for public records for Council consideration.

15.	FULL PRESENTATIONS
	None.

16.	REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
	A.	Monterey-Salinas Transit Meeting Minutes: October 10, 2011
		Staff Reference: Alan Cohen, Councilmember
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	B.	Monterey-Salinas Transit Meeting Minutes: November 14, 2011
		Staff Reference: Alan Cohen, Councilmember
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	C.	Community Human Services Meeting Minutes: January 19, 2012
		Staff Reference: Alan Cohen, Councilmember
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	D.	Monterey Regional Waste Management District Meeting Minutes: January 20, 2012
		Staff Reference: Gary Bales, Council Liaison
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

	E.	Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority Meeting Minutes: January 23, 2012
		Staff Reference: Alan Cohen, Councilmember
		Recommended Action: Receive Minutes.

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 or hard of hearing.