CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, 2 August 2012
Tour of Inspection – 1:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 2:00 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
East side Monte Verde St. between Ocean & 7th Avenues
Carmel, California
COMMISSION MEMBERS: TOM LEVERONE, CHAIRPERSON
LESLIE KADIS
LISA BOARDMAN
DAVID REFUERZO
KAREN FERLITO
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ELECTION OF A VICE CHAIRPERSON
IV. 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.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration of the minutes for the 5 July 2012 regular meeting.
VI. ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Review and forward to the City Council proposed revisions to the tree permit and tree replacement ordinances and procedures.
2. Discussion and consider action regarding topped trees on Second Ave. near Lincoln St.
3. Consideration and approval of an Arbor Day Event for 2012.
4. Develop topics for discussion at a joint meeting with the Planning Commission in August.
5. Consideration of making a recommendation to the City Council requiring Waste Management provide trash and recycling receptacles that are clearly marked as to their intended purpose along Scenic Rd. and Del Mar Ave.
VII. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION
1. Receive verbal report from the Ad hoc Beach Committee.
2. Forester’s report.
VIII. 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:
6 September 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, August 2, 2012
1:30p.m.
The regular 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 1:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to the tour of inspection and
reconvened the meeting at 2:00p.m.
PRESENT: Lisa Boardman
Karen Ferlito
Les Kadis
David Refuerzo
Tom Leverone
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. ELECTION OF A VICE CHAIRPERSON
It was moved by LEVERONE and a second by REFUERZO to nominate Commissioner BOARDMAN as
Vice Chairperson. No other nominations submitted. By a unanimous voice vote BOARDMAN was elected
as Vice Chairperson.
IV. APPEARANCES
Cora-May "Corkie'' Duke appeared before the Commission.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration of the minutes for the 5 July 2012 regular meeting.
It was moved by REFUERZO and seconded by BOARDMAN to approve the minutes of the 5 July
2012. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: BOARDMAN, KADIS, REFUERZO, FERLITO, LEVERONE
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAINED: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
VI. APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Review and forward a recommendation to the City Council proposed revisions to the tree permit and
tree replacement ordinances and procedures.
Chairperson LEVRONE handed out samples of different tree tags that will be attached to the trees.
Chairperson LEVERONE opened and closed public appearances.
It was moved by LEVERONE and seconded by REFUERZO to forward a recommendation to the
City Council to adopt the attached proposed revisions to the tree permit and tree placement ordinances and
procedures. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: BOARDMAN, K.ADIS, REFUERZO, FERLITO, LEVERONE
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAINED: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
2. Discussion and consider action regarding topped trees on 2nd A venue near Lincoln Street.
Mike Branson, City Forest presented his report and addressed questions of the Commission.
Chairperson LEVERONE opened and closed public appearances.
No further action taken.
3. Consideration and approval of an Arbor Day Event for 2012.
Commissioner BOARDMAN presented her progress report.
Chairperson LEVERONE opened and closed public appearances.
KADIS moved to accept Boardman's idea of a walking tour with middle school children, seconded by
FERLITO and carried by the following roll call:
AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: BOARDMAN, KADIS, REFUERZO, FERLITO, LEVERONE
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAINED: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
4. Develop topics for discussion at a joint meeting with the Planning Commission in August.
Staff member Branson stated the target date is 29, August 2012.
Commissioner FERLITO presented some ideas and wanted to focus on Tree Damage during construction. Discussion regarding the process and procedures and where it is breaking down.
Chairperson LEVERONE opened and closed public appearances.
By general consensus the topics will be tree protection and protection during construction. No other
action taken.
5. Consideration of making a recommendation to the City Council requiring Waste Management provide trash and recycling receptacles that are clearly marked as to their intended purpose along Scenic Road and Del Mar A venue.
Chairperson LEVERONE presented his report and gave information he received from Waste Management.
Chairperson LEVERONE opened and closed public appearances.
It was moved by LEVERONE and seconded by BOARDMAN to forward a recommendation to the City
Council to require Waste Management clearly identify the trash, recycling and green waste receptacles with
luminance signage/paint, for containers in City Parks and along the beach. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: BOARDMAN, FERLITO, KADIS, REFUERZO, LEVERONE
NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAINED: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: NONE
VII. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION
1. Receive verbal report from the Ad Hoc Beach Committee.
Commissioner Boardman reported on rodents in the area. Ferlito noted people are removing rocks from the
revetments. No other action taken.
2. Forester's Report.
Mike Branson City Forester presented his report.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairperson LEVERONE adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
Approved, Respectfully submitted,
Tom Leverone, Chairman Margi Perotti, Secretary
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
PLANNING COMMISSION/FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION
WORKSHOP AGENDA
Special Workshop
August 29, 2012
Wednesday - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall
East side of Monte Verde Street
Between Ocean & Seventh Avenues
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Michael LePage
Keith Paterson
Steve Dallas, Vice-chair
Janet Reimers, Chair
Forest & Beach Commissioners: Karen Ferlito
Les Kadis
David Refuerzo
Lisa Boardman Vice-chair
Tom Leverone Chair
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
V. APPEARANCES
Anyone wishing to address the commissions on matters not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the commissions may do so now. Please state the matter on which you wish to speak. Matters not appearing on the 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 otherwise established by the acting chair. 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.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discuss the responsibilities of each Commission.
2. Discuss the development review process as it relates to the urban forest.
3. Discuss issues of concern and areas of further collaboration.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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.
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 Administrative Coordinator. If you need assistance, please advise Leslie Fenton what item you would like to comment on and the microphone will be brought to you.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the commissions regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building Department located in City Hall, E/s Monte Verde between Ocean & 7th Avenues, during normal business hours.
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