Saturday, December 5, 2009

CITY COUNCIL: Recommendation from Traffic & Safety Commission to Add Designated Parking Stalls along Monte Verde & Casanova Sts. surrounding Golden Bough Theatre

Meeting Date: 1 December 2009
Prepared by: Sean Conroy, Plng & Bldg Services Manager

City Council
Agenda Item Summary


Name: Consideration of recommendations from the Traffic and Safety Commission to add designated parking stalls along Monte Verde and Casanova Streets between Eighth and Ninth Avenues surrounding the Golden Bough Theatre.

Description: The proposal includes formally designating on-street parking stalls on both Monte Verde and Casanova Streets and the designating a loading zone in front of the Golden Bough Theatre on Casanova Street.

Overall Cost:
City Funds: N/A
Grant Funds: N/A

Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to mark the parking stalls.

Important Considerations: The neighborhood surrounding the Golden Bough Theatre experiences parking congestion, particularly during performances. Marking the parking stalls along the street will limit problems that arise when vehicles park too close to driveways or otherwise park inappropriately.

Decision Record: The Traffic and Safety Committee recommended approval of the parking stalls on 24 September 2009.

Reviewed by:

__________________________ _____________________
Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR McCLOUD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
THROUGH: RICH GUILLEN, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: SEAN CONROY, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE: 1 DECEMBER 2009
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION TO ADD DESIGNATED PARKING STALLS ALONG MONTE VERDE AND CASANOVA STREETS BETWEEN EIGHTH AND NINTH AVENUES SURROUNDING THE GOLDEN BOUGH THEATRE


BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION
The Golden Bough Theatre is located on the west side of Monte Verde Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues and is surrounded by single-family, residences. Earlier this year, several neighbors expressed concern to the City about Theatre operations. Among their concerns:

• Parked cars block entrances to front walkways and/or driveways.
• Parking congestion limits access for emergency vehicles, particularly on Casanova Street.
• Vehicles park illegally on private property.
• Limited parking in the area for residents.

The City sent notices to all property owners surrounding the Theatre and said the City was considering formally designating parking stalls along the street and requested public comment. The City received 15 comments (see attached summary), the vast majority of which supported designating the stalls. The primary concern was that adequate space be left adjacent to driveways to ensure safe ingress and egress.

The Traffic and Safety Commission reviewed this issue on 24 September 2009 and recommended to City Council:

• Designate formal parking stalls along Monte Verde Street and Casanova Street.
• Ensure that adequate space is provided adjacent to each driveway to ensure safe ingress and egress.
• Convert the parking spaces in front of the Theatre on Casanova Street to drop off/pick up only.

EVALUATION
Parking congestion and limited on-street parking are not problems unique to this area.

The operation of the Theatre, however, creates some unique challenges. In order to maintain the informal, residential character, most streets in the R-1 District do not have formal designated parking stalls.

Staff, however, supports designating parking stalls at this location to improve parking and circulation for the neighboring residents and for Theatre patrons. Having designated parking stalls will reduce potential conflicts between patrons and residents, improve parking in the area, and will simplify parking enforcement for the City.

RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to designate parking stalls along Monte Verde Street and Casanova Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues and designate a loading/unloading area in front of the Golden Bough Theatre on Casanova Street.

CITY COUNCIL: Report & Policy Direction on Proposed Project to Construct Pedestrian Pathway between Pebble Beach Gate & 4th Av.

Meeting Date: 1 December 2009
Prepared by: Sean Conroy, Plng & Bldg Services Manager

City Council
Agenda Item Summary


Name: Receive report and provide direction on a proposed project to construct a pedestrian pathway between the Pebble Beach Gate and 4th Avenue and a beach access staircase at the north end of Carmel Beach.
Description: The proposed project implements a portion of the Del Mar Master Plan and includes a pedestrian pathway on the west side of San Antonio Avenue from the Pebble Beach Gate to 4th Avenue. The pathway will link with proposed improvements to the Pebble Beach trail system north of the City line. A new beach staircase will provide improved access opportunities at the north end of Carmel Beach.

City Funds: N/A
Grant Funds: N/A

Staff Recommendation: Provide direction on the project.

Important Considerations: A principal objective of both the California Coastal Act and the Del Mar Master Plan is to provide public access to and along the coast. Pedestrian access along San Antonio Avenue from Ocean Avenue to the Pebble Beach Gate is extremely limited and hazardous. The proposed project will greatly improve access and safety along this corridor.

Decision Record: N/A

Reviewed by:

Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND BUILDING
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR MCCLOUD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
THROUGH: CITY ADMINISTRATOR RICH GUILLEN
FROM: SEAN CONROY, PLNG & BLDG SERVICES MANAGER
DATE: 1 DECEMBER 2009
SUBJECT: RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON A PROPOSED PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY BETWEEN THE PEBBLE BEACH GATE AND 4TH AVENUE AND A BEACH ACCESS STAIRCASE AT THE NORTH END OF CARMEL BEACH


BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION
The City Council approved the Del Mar Master Plan earlier this year. The plan addressed issues related to parking, circulation, public access, aesthetics and environmental resources in the Del Mar and North Dunes areas. The plan included a pedestrian pathway from the Pebble Beach Gate to Ocean Avenue and a new beach access staircase near the north end of the beach.

The proposed project implements a portion of the Del Mar Master Plan and includes a pedestrian pathway on the west side of San Antonio Avenue from the Pebble Beach Gate to Fourth Avenue. The pathway will link with proposed improvements to the Pebble Beach trail system north of the City line. The Pebble Beach Company has paid for the preparation of the plans has offered to pay a portion of the construction cost for this project. The pathway will include:

A new curb on the west side of San Antonio.

A decomposed granite pathway (similar to 4th Avenue Pathway).

A wood retaining wall on the west side of the pathway to address the changes in grade along the path.

A 3'6" wood fencelrail above the retaining wall along the west side of the path.

The pathway will also connect to the existing Fourth Avenue beach access pathway that runs along the north side of the Sand and Sea Development. A boardwalk is proposed where the existing path meets the north dunes that will lead to the proposed beach access staircase at the north end of the beach.

PROCESS
The final decision-making body for this project will be the California Coastal Commission. Since the project includes improvements in both Camel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach, the City will submit a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit with the Pebble Beach Company once all the appropriate City bodies have reviewed the project.

The Forest and Beach Commission reviewed this project on 1 December 2009. An oral report will be given regarding the Commission's recommendations.

The Planning Commission will review this project on 9 December 2009.

The City held a public workshop on 18 November 2009 to discuss the plans with the neighboring property owners. While most of the attendees were very supportive of the project, the primary concerns raised were related to the aesthetics of the pathway and privacy screening for the neighbors to the west.

EVALUATION
Access & Safety: A principal objective of both the California Coastal Act and the Del Mar Master Plan is providing public access to and along the coast. Pedestrian access along San Antonio Avenue from Ocean Avenue to the Pebble Beach Gate is extremely limited and hazardous. The rights-of-way along the street are narrow, leaving little room for pedestrians. The proposed pathway will significantly improve pedestrian access along this corridor. The proposed boardwalk and staircase will provide a new access point for the beach.

The pathway also will provide a link with the Jane Powers Walkway that runs east to west through several City blocks. The current plans do not include a crosswalk for this location. Staff recommends that a crosswalk be included in the project at the Jane Powers Walkway.

Future implementation of the Del Mar Master Plan includes a proposal to extend this pedestrian pathway to Ocean Avenue. This will include addressing the existing safety hazards at the Fourth AvenueISan Antonio intersection. The Council, however, may want Traffic and Safety Commission to review this intersection to determine if a shortterm solution is appropriate.

RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction on the San Antonio Pathway Project.

FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES December 2009

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, 1 December 2009

Tour of Inspection – 9:30 a.m.
Regular Meeting – 10:00 a.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: JOE FORD, CHAIRPERSON
LESLIE KADIS
VICTORIA LYNCH
TODD HORNIK
TOM LEVERONE

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 5 November 2009 regular meeting.

V. APPLICATIONS/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 FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION, OR PRIOR TO DELIBERATION OF THE ITEMS ON THE TOUR OF INSPECTION/PUBLIC HEARING.

2. Consideration of an application to remove a 38” diameter Monterey pine tree the applicant considers a hazard. The site is located on the west side of Santa Rita St., 2 north of Second Ave. The property owner/applicant is Hyla Dag.

VI. ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Review and recommendations on a replacement beach stairway and a new pedestrian path along the west side of San Antonio Ave. between 2nd and 4th Aves.

2. Review and recommendations on two street renovation projects:
1. Del Mar Ave. and Ocean Ave. west of San Antonio Ave.

2. Junipero Ave. between Ocean Ave. and Eighth Ave.

3. Consideration of co-sponsorship with the Friends of Carmel Forest of their tree giveaway program in January 2010.

VI. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION
1. Receive verbal report from the Ad Hoc Beach Committee.

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:
7 January 2010
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 & BEACH COMMISSION

AGENDA

Regular Meeting
December 3, 2009

Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
E/s Monte Verde between Ocean & 7th Avenues
Carmel, California

THE DECEMBER 3, 2009 REGULAR MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

A SPECIAL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009 AT 9:30 A.M.

The next regular meeting of the Forest and Beach Commission is scheduled for January 7, 2010

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES December 2009

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 9:30 AM

City Hall
East Side Monte Verde between Ocean and Seventh Avenues

I. Roll Call-Clyde Klaumann, Dixie Dixon, Donna Jett, Conrad Kohrs, Ruth Rachel

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Appearances

Anyone wishing to address the Commission on items within its jurisdiction may do so now. Please rise, state your name and the matter on which you wish to speak. Matters not appearing on the Community Activities & Cultural Commission agenda will not receive action at this meeting. Presentation will be limited to three minutes, or as established by the Community Activities & Cultural Commission.

IV. Approval of minutes for the meeting of November 10, 2009.

V. Orders of Business
A. 2009 Homecrafters’ Marketplace event with Corporal Steve Rana, Carmel PD; review survey cards and discuss.

VI. Announcements from the Chair and/or Commissioners

VII. Announcements from the Assistant City Administrator – Receive and DiscussReports, provide direction as necessary.
• Forest Theater - Update
• Special Event Permits
 Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Wed., Nov. 11, 2009, 11:00 a.m., Devendorf Park, recap
 39th Annual Homecrafters’ Marketplace, Sat., Nov. 21, 2009, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.-Sunset Center - recap
 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Fri., Dec. 4, 2009, 4:30 p.m., Ocean Ave/Devendorf Park - recap
 14th Annual Breakfast with the Bunny & Bunnyland: Sat., Apr. 3, 2009, 8:30 a.m.
 17th Annual Carmel Art Festival, TBD, May 2010
 30th Annual Surf-About Contest, TBD
 Memorial Day Ceremony, Mon., May 31, 2009, 11:00 a.m.

VIII. Future Agenda Items
A.
IX. Adjournment

The next regular meeting of the Community Activities & Cultural Commission Is Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 9:30 AM

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Community Activities & Cultural Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection by calling the Community Services Department at 831/620.2020.

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES December 2009

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA & MINUTES December 2009

CITY OF CARMEL BY-THE-SEA

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD

AGENDA

Please be advised that the regular Historic Resources Board Meetings Scheduled for

Monday, December 21, 2009

Has been Cancelled

The next regular meeting of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Historic Resources Board will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA & MINUTES December 2009

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the December regular meeting date of the
Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees, which was scheduled for
Wednesday, 23 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, has been cancelled. The next special meeting date will be Wednesday, January 27, 2010.

An agenda of the meeting will be posted in advance.

Please contact the Director of the Harrison Memorial Library at 624-1366, if you have any questions.

Elisabeth Ungaretti, President
Harrison Memorial Library
Board of Trustees

__________________________
Michaela Galley, Office Assistant
DATED: November 5, 2009

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