AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
4:30 p.m., Open Session
City Hall
East side of Monte Verde Street
between Ocean and Seventh Avenues
Live video streaming available at:
www.ci.carmel.ca.us
Broadcast date
Sunday, May 6, 2012
8:00 a.m., MCAET Channel 26
The City Council welcomes your interest and participation. If you want to speak on an agenda item during its review, you may do so when the Mayor opens the item for public comment. Persons are not required to give their names but it is helpful in order that the City Clerk may identify them in the minutes of the meeting. Please keep remarks to a maximum of three (3) minutes, or as otherwise established by the City Council. Always speak into the microphone, as the meeting is recorded on tape.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Extraordinary Business
A. Presentation of certificates of appreciation to the pollworkers and precinct inspectors for the April 10th Municipal Election.
B. Employee recognition.
C. Introduction of new employees
V. Announcements from Closed Session, from City Council Members and the City Administrator.
A. Announcements from Closed Session.
B. Announcements from City Council members (Council members may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or report on his or her activities).
C. Announcements from City Administrator.
1. Monthly Fire Report (1)
2. City Treasurer Recruitment
3. Update on retirement plan amendments
VI. Public Appearances
Anyone wishing to address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City and are not on the agenda may do so now. Matters not appearing on the City Council’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 (3) minutes, or as otherwise established by the City Council. Persons are not required to give their names, but it is helpful for speakers to state their names in order that the City Clerk may identify them in the minutes of the meeting. Always speak into the microphone, as the meeting is recorded. The City Council Chambers is equipped
with a portable microphone for anyone unable to come to the podium. Assisted listening devices are available upon request of the City Clerk. If you need assistance, please advise Heidi Burch as to which item you would like to comment on and the microphone will be brought to you.
VII. Consent Calendar
These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, which are usually approved by a single majority vote. Individual items may be removed from Consent by a member of the Council or the public for discussion and action.
A. Ratify the minutes for the regular meeting of April 3, 2012.
B. Ratify the minutes for the special meeting of April 17, 2012.
C. Ratify the minutes for the special meeting of April 24, 2012.
D. Ratify the bills paid for the month of April 2012.
E. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to amend an existing contract with Neill Engineering for services related to the City’s ASBS Dry Weather Diversion Grant.
F. Consideration of a Resolution accepting donations totaling $9,285 for the City’s beach Webcam and the digitization of the Devendorf historic papers.
VIII. Public Hearings
If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
A. None.
IX. Ordinances
A. None.
X. Resolutions
A. Consideration of a Resolution accepting a gift and authorizing the Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club to perform work on the City Hall Gardens including placement of a memorial sign.
XI. Orders of Council
A. Receive report and provide direction on placement of a webcam at the beach.
B. Provide direction regarding the placement of a 9/11 memorial on City property.
C. Receive report and provide direction on future water supply.
D. Consideration of the creation of an ad hoc committee to explore an ongoing outdoor event in the downtown.
E. Ratify appointments of City representatives to the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) and Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) boards.
F. Future City Council agenda items.
XII. Adjournment
The next meetings of the City Council will be:
Special City Council Budget Meeting – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 17, 2012
Council Chambers
Special City Council Budget Meeting – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 24, 2012
Council Chambers
Council Workshop—5:30-6:30 p.m.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Council Chambers
Regular Council Meeting – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Council Chambers
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall is an accessible facility. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea telecommunications device for the Deaf/Speech Impaired (T.D.D.) number is 1-800-735-2929.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall, on the east side of Monte Verde Street, between Ocean and Seventh Avenues, during normal business hours.
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
May 1, 2012
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, was held on the above date at the stated hour of 4:30 p.m. Mayor Burnett called the meeting to order.
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Members Beach, Hazdovac, Talmage & Mayor Burnett
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Stilwell, City Administrator
Heidi Burch, Asst. City Administrator/City Clerk
Mike Calhoun, Interim Police Chief
Marc Wiener, Associate Planner
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of the audience joined the Mayor and Council Members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
A. Presentation of certificates of appreciation to the pollworkers and precinct inspectors for the April 10th Municipal Election.
Mayor Burnett presented certificates to the individuals who worked at the polls at the April 10 election.
B. Employee recognition
City Administrator Stilwell recognized Cleve Waters in Facilities Maintenance for his efforts.
C. Introduction of new employees
Interim Police Chief Mike Calhoun introduced new ambulance staff members Jim Gloeckler and Isaac Eckel.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION, FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A. Announcements from Closed Session.
City Attorney Don Freeman noted there were no announcements from Closed Session.
B. Announcements from City Council members (Council members may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or report on his or her activities).
Council Member Beach requested a community calendar be placed on the Website and that a working group be created to address the Trails grant.
Mayor Burnett announced that Ken Talmage will assume duties as Vice Mayor. He then introduced Robin McCrae, CEO of Community Human Services, who briefed the Council on the mission of the organization.
Burnett further noted vacancies on the Planning Commission, Forest, Parks and Beach Commission and Community Activities and Cultural Commission and a deadline of May 14 to submit applications for the vacancies.
Finally, Mayor Burnett acknowledged the Carmel Residents Association’s 25th Anniversary and presented CRA President Barbara Livingston with a certificate.
C. Announcements from City Administrator.
1. Monthly Fire Report
City Administrator Stilwell presented the report.
2. City Treasurer Recruitment
City Administrator Stilwell presented the report.
3. Update on retirement plan amendments
City Administrator Stilwell presented the report.
VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment at 5:03 p.m.
Tom Griffin, of County Veterans Affairs office, noted updates to the veterans’ event on June 19-21 at the Rodeo Grounds in Salinas. More information may be found at: www.2012standdown.com.
Charlotte Townsend asked that the Boards and Commissions be reevaluated.
Robin McCrae, Community Human Services, noted a capital improvement project at Genesis House, a recovery facility in Seaside.
Doug Lumsden, Chair of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Board, noted upcoming Chamber events.
Shirley Smith noted that LaPlaya Hotel is now accepting employment applications.
Chris Fitz, representing Unite HERE Local 483, spoke about developing good employee relations with the new the La Playa Hotel ownership.
Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 5:17 p.m.
Congressman Sam Farr presented a Memorial Resolution in honor of Richard Tyler.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Ratify the minutes for the regular meeting of April 3, 2012.
B. Ratify the minutes for the special meeting of April 17, 2012.
C. Ratify the minutes for the special meeting of April 24, 2012.
D. Ratify the bills paid for the month of April 2012.
E. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to amend an existing contract with Neill Engineering for services related to the City’s ASBS Dry Weather Diversion Grant.
F. Consideration of a Resolution accepting donations totaling $9,285 for the City’s beach Webcam and the digitization of the Devendorf historic papers.
Mayor Burnett noted the corrections to the minutes.
Item F was trailed to the end of the meeting as there was question about the omission of a donation of $5,000 for the digitization of the Devendorf papers.
Mayor Burnett opened and closed the meeting to public comment at 5:25 p.m.
Council Member HAZDOVAC moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A-E, seconded by Council Member TALMAGE and carried unanimously.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. None.
IX. ORDINANCES
A. None.
X. RESOLUTIONS
A. Consideration of a Resolution accepting a gift and authorizing the Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club to perform work on the City Hall Gardens including placement of a memorial sign.
Associate Planner Marc Wiener presented the staff report.
Sarah Burns noted the pledge to the Carmel Garden Club by Tony Ridder of $175,000 to renovate the City Hall garden.
Landscape architect Michelle Comeau provided details of the project.
City Administrator Stilwell and Michelle Comeau addressed Council questions.
Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment at 5:46 p.m.
Speaking on this subject were: Carl Iverson, Kristy Downing, Dick Dalsemer, and Richard Barrett.
Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 5:50 p.m.
Council Member TALMAGE moved to adopt the Resolution; to appropriate from Capital Reserves, an amount not to exceed $25,000; and to ask the Garden Club to make the ADA railing be more part of the Garden, seconded by Council Member HAZDOVAC and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH, HAZDOVAC, TALMAGE & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
XI. ORDERS OF COUNCIL
A. Receive report and provide direction on placement of a webcam at the beach.
Jerry Gleason presented the report.
Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment at 6:10 p.m.
Speaking to this issue were: Jonathan Sapp, Kristy Downing, Monta Potter, Greg Lender, Steve Dallas, Barbara Livingston, and CarrieAnne.
Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 6:21 p.m.
Jerry Gleason answered questions posed by the public.
Council Member Beach expressed concerns.
Council Member HAZDOVAC moved to receive the report and to direct staff to place this item on the agendas of the Planning Commission and Forest and Beach Commission to discuss the points raised by Council, seconded by Council Member TALMAGE and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH, HAZDOVAC, TALMAGE & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued from earlier in the meeting as this relates to previous item)
F. Consideration of a Resolution accepting donations totaling $9,285 for the City’s beach Webcam and the digitization of the Devendorf historic papers.
Council Member TALMAGE moved to adopt a Resolution accepting donations totaling $9,285 for the City’s beach Webcam and the digitization of the Devendorf historic papers (including $5,000 that was omitted from mention in the Resolution), seconded by Council Member HAZDOVAC and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH, HAZDOVAC, TALMAGE & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
B. Provide direction regarding the placement of a 9/11 memorial on City property.
City Administrator Stilwell presented the staff report.
CarrieAnne addressed Council.
Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment at 6:52 p.m.
Speaking to this issue were: Monte Miller, Jonathan Sapp, Carl Iverson, Robin Falkenberg of the American Legion, Diane Whittaker, Chuck Gang and John Hanson.
Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 6:58 p.m.
Council Member Burnett reopened the meeting to public comment at 7:07 p.m.
John Mandurrago, Jonathan Sapp and Carolyn Hardy addressed Council.
Council Member Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 7:09 p.m.
Council was in consensus that Devendorf Park is an appropriate location for the memorial.
Council Member TALMAGE moved to have staff send this item to the Planning Commission with a proposal and the direction to look at it in view of the Council’s concerns about commercialization of the project, to explicitly mention the word “context”, and to encourage public participation for submissions (as appropriate) for the sculpture base, seconded by Council Member BEACH and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH, HAZDOVAC, TALMAGE & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Council took a break at 7:18 p.m. and reconvened at 7:27 p.m.
C. Receive report and provide direction on future water supply.
Mayor Burnett and City Administrator Stilwell presented the report.
Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment at 7:47 p.m.
Addressing Council were: Jonathan Sapp, Monte Miller, Michael LePage, Barbara Livingston, Carrie Theis, Kristy Downing, and Richard Kreitman.
Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 7:56 p.m.
Council directed the Mayor to continue working on the issue and to examine the Proposition 218 component and bring back periodic reports on costs.
D. Consideration of the creation of an ad hoc committee to explore an ongoing outdoor event in the downtown.
City Administrator Stilwell presented the staff report.
Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment at 8:25 p.m.
Speaking on this subject were: Jonathan Sapp, Barbara Livingston, Richard Kreitman and Kristy Downing.
Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 8:34 p.m.
Mayor Burnett appointed Council Members Beach and Hazdovac, David Fink, Eric Schlosser, and Asst. City Administrator Burch (working in conjunction with the Community Activities and Cultural Commission) to serve as the ad hoc committee with the request for a report to Council at the July 3 meeting.
E. Ratify appointments of City representatives to the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) and Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) boards.
Mayor Burnett opened and closed the meeting to public comment at 8:40 p.m.
Council Member TALMAGE moved to ratify the appointment of Mayor Burnett to the FORA Board and Council Member Beach to the MST Board, seconded by Council Member HAZDOVAC and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH, HAZDOVAC, TALMAGE & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
F. Future City Council agenda items.
Mayor Burnett opened and closed the meeting to public comment at 8:41 p.m.
Items requested for future agendas included those suggested by Council Member Beach earlier in the meeting.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burnett declared the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
_____________________________ _____________________________
Heidi Burch, City Clerk MAYOR JASON BURNETT
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