CITY COUNCIL: MINUTES May 20, 2008

MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
May 20, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER
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 4:33 p.m. Mayor McCloud called the meeting to order.

II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Members Hazdovac, Rose, Sharp, Talmage & McCloud
STAFF PRESENT: Rich Guillen, City Administrator
George Rawson, Sergeant-at-Arms
Joyce Giuffre, Administrative Services Director
Christie Miller, Community Services Director

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of the audience joined the Mayor and Council Members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor McCloud asked for a moment of silence for several notable Carmel area residents who recently have died: Bob Evans; Ric Masten; and Ted Leidig. She extended an invitation from the Leidig family to attend a public memorial for Ted on Thursday, May 29th, at the Sunset Center Theater. Finally, she mentioned the annual City Memorial Day event planned for Monday, May 26th, at 11:00 a.m. at Devendorf Park.

IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Provide staff direction regarding the preparation of a Resolution designating additional service credit of two years to the classification of Executive Assistant based on the City’s contract amendment with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.

Council Member ROSE moved approval of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Council Member SHARP and carried unanimously.

VI. ORDERS OF COUNCIL
To accommodate the schedule of the presenter, and by unanimous consent of Council, item VI-A was moved up in the agenda.

Receive conceptual design presentation from the Forest Theater Foundation and provide policy direction.

Community Services Director Christie Miller presented the staff report.

Walt De Faria, president of the Forest Theater Foundation, introduced several members of his board of directors and asked architect Richard McCann to present the conceptual design for the Forest Theater.

Mayor McCloud opened the meeting to public comment at 5:31 p.m.

Carolyn Hardy expressed concern about the cost to the City of the proposed improvements, the increased traffic, noise and increased prices to the theater tenants that may result.

Monte Miller said he found elements of the presentation confusing.

Stephen Moorer said he would be happy to answer any questions.

Bernard Furman, president of PacRep Theater, called the Forest Theater a “jewel” and highlighted its importance as a future source of revenue.

Bobbie Ehrenpreis said the Forest Theater is a wonderful place for families, but admitted it is in bad need of infrastructure repair.

Jane Delay, executive director of the Forest Theater Guild, spoke about the Theater as a special place with a long, rich tradition.

Skip Lloyd said community involvement is critical to the Theater renovation process.

Barbara Mossman, president of the Forest Theater Guild, said the Theater is a mecca for all and is a reflection of Carmel as a special community.

Constance Fisher, a Theater neighbor, agreed it needs to be upgraded, but said some of the current “less comfortable” aspects are part of the outdoor experience people have come to enjoy.

Safwat Malek, a board member whose children have participated in theater programs, said the facility is dangerous and needs upgrading. He urged investing money and gathering the community in the plans.

Mayor McCloud closed the meeting to public comment at 6:05 p.m.

Each Council Member outlined issues they see as key to the process. Among them were: parking, water issues, noise and other neighborhood impacts, safety and ADA compliance, green building, maintaining the historical nature of the theater, and ticket sales. The architect and theater board said they were satisfied with the Council’s advice and direction and said they would continue to refine the plan.

V. RESOLUTIONS

A. Consideration of Three Resolutions to adopt a County-wide Regional Fee for Transportation Purposes:

a. Resolution Regarding the Investment Plan for one-half percent sales tax in Monterey County for transportation purposes from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)

b. Resolution Approving the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to Administer Regional Development Fees for Transportation

c. Resolution Setting the Base Amount of the Regional Development Impact Fees

City Administrator Rich Guillen presented the staff report and told Council it would be considering an Ordinance at the June 3, 2008 meeting.

Debbie Hale, executive director of TAMC, said there is a major need for a comprehensive regional transportation improvement projects, including multi-modal transit.

Mayor McCloud opened and closed the meeting to public comment at 6:32 p.m.

Council Member ROSE moved approval of a Resolution Regarding the Investment Plan for one-half percent sales tax in Monterey County for transportation purposes from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), seconded by Council Member SHARP and carried by the following roll call:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HAZDOVAC, ROSE, SHARP, TALMAGE & McCLOUD
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

Council Member ROSE moved approval of an amended Resolution Approving the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to Administer Regional Development Fees for Transportation, seconded by Council Member SHARP and carried by the following roll call:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HAZDOVAC, ROSE, SHARP, TALMAGE & McCLOUD
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

Council Member HAZDOVAC moved approval of an amended Resolution Setting the Base Amount of the Regional Development Impact Fees, seconded by Council Member TALMAGE and carried by the following roll call:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HAZDOVAC, ROSE, SHARP, TALMAGE & McCLOUD
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

VI. ORDERS OF COUNCIL

B. Receive Budget Message and Documents for Fiscal Years 2008/09 – 2010/11 Triennial Budget

City Administrator Rich Guillen presented the staff report and outlined the triennial budget.

He urged members of the public to submit their questions by May 27 and invited them to attend the next Budget Workshop on June 10.

Mayor McCloud opened and closed the meeting to public comment at 6:55 pm.

VII. Adjournment

Mayor McCloud declared the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,


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Heidi Burch, City Clerk

ATTEST:

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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR