FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES February 2012

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Regular Meeting – 2:00 p.m.

City Hall, Council Chambers

East side Monte Verde St. between Ocean & 7th Avenues

Carmel, California

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

COMMISSION MEMBERS: TOM LEVERONE, CHAIRPERSON
LESLIE KADIS
TODD HORNIK
LISA BOARDMAN
DAVID REFUERZO

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPEARANCES

Thank you for attending the meeting. Anyone wishing to address the Commission on matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission may do so now. Please state the matter on which you wish to speak. Matters not appearing on the Commission’s agenda will not receive action at this meeting but may be referred to staff for a future meeting. Presentations will be limited to three minutes, or as established by the Commission. Persons are not required to give their name or address, but it is helpful for speakers to state their name in order that the Secretary may identify them.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of the minutes for the 1 December 2011 and 5 January 2012 regular meetings.

V. ORDERS OF BUSINESS

1. Discussion and review of a proposal by Sustainable Carmel for a public education program at Carmel Beach on the July 4, 2012 holiday.

2. Discussion on the progress of the Ad hoc committee regarding the monitoring of replacement trees for five years.

3. Discussion on the tree replacement database and compliance with permit conditions.

4. Discussion of Commission goals for budget consideration in FY 2012-13.

5. Discussion on scheduling a workshop with the Planning Commission to review and discuss tree protection policy, city codes, and possible implementation of any amendments.

VI. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION

1. Receive verbal report from the Ad hoc Beach Committee.

2. Forester’s report.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Forest and Beach Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning and Building Department located at City Hall, on Monte Verde between Ocean and 7th Avenues during normal business hours.

If there is not a special meeting, the next regular meeting of the Forest and Beach Commission will be:
1 March 2012
1:30 p.m. – Tour of Inspection
2:00 p.m. - Regular Agenda

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Telecommunication’s Device for the Deaf /Speech Impaired (TDD) number is 1-800-735-2929

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Thursday, February 2, 2012

2:00 p.m.

I.   CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The special meeting of the Forest and Beach Commission of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California was held on the above date at the hour of 2:00 p.m.  Chairperson Leverone called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.    

PRESENT:                             Lisa Boardman                  

                                                Les Kadis  

                                                Todd Hornik                          

                                                Tom Leverone - Chairperson                                       

                                                David Refuerzo                                                               

               

ABSENT:                               None  

                                                                                                                                                 

                                      

 STAFF PRESENT:    Mike Branson, City Forester

                                     Margi Perotti, Secretary to the Forest and Beach Commission

II.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Members of the audience joined the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III.   APPEARANCES

Steve Brooks, from Friends of Carmel Forest, talked about the tree giveaway and Kathy Haller appeared regarding a tree planted on Scenic Road.    

IV.  CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Consideration of the minutes for the 1 December 2011 and 5 January regular meetings. 

It was moved by HORNIK and seconded by LEVERONE to approve the minutes of the 1 December 2011 regular meeting.  The motion carried unanimously. 

It was moved by KADIS and seconded by LEVERONE to approve the minutes of the 5 January 2012 regular meeting.  The motion carried unanimously.  HORNIK abstained.    

V.       ORDERS OF BUSINESS

1.         Discussion and review of a proposal by Sustainable Carmel for a public education program at Carmel Beach on the July 4, 2012 holiday.

Margaret Eaton, from Sustainable Carmel, gave her presentation regarding having a public education and recycling program for visitors to Carmel Beach.

Chairperson LEVERONE opened the public hearing at 2:22 p.m.    Kathy Haller appeared before the Commission.  No further appearances.

It was moved by HORNIK and seconded by LEVERONE to send a recommendation to support the efforts of Sustainable Carmel and to recommend that the City Council support co-sponsorship of the event on July 4, 2012.     

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS:  BOARDMAN, KADIS, HORNIK, REFUERZO,                     LEVERONE

NOES:  COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSTAINED:     COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSENT:           COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

2.   Discussion on the progress of the Ad Hoc committee regarding the monitoring of replacement trees for five years. 

Chairperson LEVERONE continued this item to the next regular meeting, in which the City Attorney, Don Freeman will address questions of the Commission.

3.   Discussion on the tree replacement database and compliance with permit conditions.

Mike Branson, gave his presentation and address questions of the Commission. 

Chairperson LEVERONE opened the public hearing at 2:36 p.m.   Steve Brooks, Robert Schuler, Kathy Haller and Steve Dallas appeared before the Commission.  The public hearing was closed at 2:55 p.m.

No other action. 

4.  Discussion of Commission goals for budget consideration in FY 2012-13.

City Forester Mike Branson gave his presentation. 

Chairperson LEVERONE opened and closed the pubic hearing at 3:06 p.m.    Chairperson LEVERONE appointed KADIS and REFUERZO as the AD Hoc budget committee and report back at the next regular meeting.  

5.  Discussion on scheduling a workshop with the Planning Commission to review and discuss tree         protection policy, city codes and possible implementation of any amendments.   

Mike Branson, City Forester gave his presentation.  

Chairperson LEVERONE opened the public hearing at 3:12 p.m.  Steve Brooks appeared before the Commission. 

This item continued this to the next meeting and Commission members are recommended to bring agenda topics to be discussed with the Planning Commission. 

VII.   REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION

1.    Receive verbal report from the Ad Hoc Beach Committee.

Commissioner BOARDMAN stated there were late night fires where they should not be and signs need to be better. Commissioner HORNIK stated the paths down of the slopes are increasing and the metal bar is still sticking up at 12^th Avenue, 4^th Avenue looks good, sand buildup is coming down.  Paving looks really good at Del Mar.         

2.    Forester’s Report.

Mike Branson City Forester presented his report.

Chairperson LEVERONE opened the pubic hearing at 3:13 p.m. Steve Brooks appeared before the Commission.  No action taken.

IV.     ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairperson LEVERONE adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m.  

Approved,                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                                                               

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Tom Leverone, Chairman                                                        Margi Perotti, Secretary