Sunday, February 1, 2009

CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Approving Waste Management Pass-Through Disposal Rate Increase & Cost-of-Living Adjustment

City Council
Agenda Item Summary


Name: Consideration of a Resolution approving a pass-through disposal rate increase of 0.54% (as approved by the Monterey Regional Waste Management District) and an annual cost-of-living adjustment of 2.48%.

Description: Waste Management (WM), Inc. is the City’s trash and recycle collector. It has an exclusive Franchise Agreement with the City. This agreement allows WM to request an annual rate adjustment, whenever the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD) Board of Directors authorizes a rate increase. MRWMD approved an increase, effective April 1, 2009.

WM notified the City of the proposed fee increase on January 5, 2009. This notice conforms with the exclusive Franchise Agreement requiring WM to notify the City at least 60 days in advance.

Overall Cost:
City and Grant Funds: N/A

Staff Recommendation: Provide policy direction on whether to approve the requested 0.54% fee adjustment and the 2.48% COLA or an alternate fee adjustment.

Important Considerations: The WM request conforms to Section 6, Collection Rates, as written in the City’s exclusive Franchise Agreement.

Decision Record: Council annually reviews rate adjustments. The most recent fee adjustment of 11.95% was approved by the City Council on April 3, 2008.

Reviewed by:

______________________________ _________________
Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date


CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2009 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA APPROVING AN ANNUAL PASS-THROUGH RATE INCREASE OF 0.54% FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND A 2.54% COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT

WHEREAS, Waste Management is the City’s trash and recycle collector; and

WHEREAS, the Monterey Regional Waste Management District increased the disposal fees to take effect on April 1, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Waste Management is requesting a 2.54% cost-of-living adjustment; and

WHEREAS, Waste Management submitted a formal written request 60 days prior to the effective date as required in its exclusive Franchise Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:

1. Approve an annual rate adjustment of 0.54% for residential and commercial customers to cover cost increases to disposal fees, as requested by the Monterey Regional Waste Management District.

2. Authorize the effective date of April 1, 2009 for the above annual rate adjustment.

3. Approve a cost-of-living adjustment increase of 2.48% for 2009.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 3rd day of February 2009, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED:

_____________________
Heidi Burch, City Clerk

ATTEST:

_______________________
SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR

FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES February 2009

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Regular Meeting – 1:30 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: KATHLEEN COSS
JOE FORD, CHAIRPERSON
NANCY JOHN
LESLIE KADIS
VICTORIA LYNCH

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 8 January 2009 regular meeting. Page 1.

V. ORDERS OF BUSINESS

1. Consideration of Forest and Beach Commission goals for fiscal year 2009/2010 and status of goals reached in 2008/2009. Page 5.

2. Consideration of supporting a Central Business District Planting and Beautification Program with the Friends of Carmel Forest and other potential participants. Page 9.

3. Review and endorsement of information sheet developed by the Friends of Carmel Forest. Page 24.

4. Discussion regarding a Tree Care workshop on February 23, 2009. Page 25.

5. Consideration of revising the public notices posted on properties with pending commission action. Page 28.

VI. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION

1. Receive verbal report from the Members of the Ad Hoc Beach Committee. No page.

2. Receive verbal progress report on the 4th Avenue Riparian Habitat Restoration Project. No page.

3. Receive verbal report regarding tree tags on newly planted trees in residential areas. No page.

4. Receive verbal report on residential tree planting with the FOCF in 2009. No page.

5. Receive verbal report on the status of the forest enhancement funds in FY 2008-9. No page.

6. Receive verbal report on the progress of stump removals and tree planting. No page.

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:
5 March 2009
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
MINUTES
5 February 2009
Thursday
1:30 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:

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. Chairperson John called the meeting to order.

PRESENT: Joe Ford (Chairperson)
Kathleen Coss
Vicki Lynch
Nancy John
Les Kadis (arrived at 1:37 p.m.)

ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: Mike Branson, City Forester
Margi Perotti, Administrative Coordinator

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGANCE

The audience joined the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. APPEARANCES

Greg D’Ambrosio and Steve Brooks appeared before the Commission.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consideration of the minutes from the 8 January 2008 regular meeting.

Commissioner KADIS moved and Commissioner LYNCH seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COSS, JOHN, KADIS, LYNCH, FORD
NOES: NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

V. ORDERS OF BUSINESS

1. Consideration of Forest and Beach Commission goals for fiscal year 2009/2010 and status of goals reached in 2008/2009.

Mike Branson, City Forester presented the staff report and addressed questions of the Commission.

Chairperson FORD opened the public hearing at 2:10 p.m.

Greg D’Ambrosio appeared before the Commission.

Chairperson FORD closed the public hearing at 2:25 p.m.

No other action taken.

2. Consideration of supporting a Central Business District Planting and Beautification Program with the Friends of Carmel Forest and other potential participants.

Mike Branson City Forester presented the staff report.

Chairperson FORD opened the public hearing at 2:27 p.m.

Greg D’Ambrosio appeared before the Commission.

Chairperson FORD closed the public hearing at 2:39 p.m.

Commissioner COSS move to support the Friends of Carmel Forest by supplying plants and materials for a Central Business District Planting and Beautification Program, seconded by JOHN and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COSS, JOHN, KADIS, LYNCH, FORD
NOES: NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

3. Review and endorsement of an information sheet developed by the Friends of Carmel Forest.

Chairperson FORD continued this item until Mr. Anderson request it to be placed on the next available agenda.

4. Discussion regarding a Tree Care workshop on February 23, 2009.

Mike Branson, City Forester presented his staff report.

No other action taken.

5. Consideration of revising the public notices posted on properties with pending Commission action.

Mike Branson, City Forester presented his staff report.

Chairperson FORD opened the public hearing at 2:51 p.m.

Greg D’Ambrosio appeared before the Commission.

Chairperson FORD closed the public hearing at 2:54 p.m.

By general consensus of the Commission approved of the changes to the Posting Notice form.

VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION

1. Receive verbal report from members of the AD Hoc Beach Committee.

Vicki Lynch and Les Kadis – no report.

2. Receive verbal report on the 4th Avenue Riparian Habitat Restoration Project.

Mike Branson, City Forester presented his report.

Chairperson FORD opened and closed the public hearing at 3:01 p.m.

No other action.

3. Receive verbal report regarding tree tags on newly planted trees in residential areas.

Mike Branson, City Forester presented his report.

Chairperson FORD opened and closed the hearing at 3:04 p.m.

No other action.

4. Receive verbal report on residential tree planting with the Friends of Carmel Forest in 2009.

Mike Branson, City Forester presented his report.

Chairperson FORD opened and closed the public hearing at 3:07 p.m.

No other action taken.

5. Receive verbal report on the status of the forest enhancement funds in FY 2008/2009.

Covered in budget item – Orders of Business Item #1.

6. Receive verbal report on the progress of stump removals and tree planting.

Mike Branson, City Forester presented his report.

Chairperson FORD opened and closed the public hearing at 3:10 p.m.

No other action taken.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairperson FORD adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.

Approved,

___________________
Joe Ford
Chairperson

Respectfully submitted,

____________________
Margi Perotti
Administrative Coordinator

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES February 2009

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION
AGENDA


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 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 January 13, 2009.

V. Orders of Business
A. Discuss Vista Lobos Fees (Continued from Jan. 13, 2009)
B. Discussion of Commission Goals for the fiscal 2009-2010 budget. (Continued from Jan. 13, 2009)

VI. Announcements from the Chair and/or Commissioners

VII. Announcements from the Assistant City Administrator – Receive and Discuss
Reports, provide direction as necessary.

• Forest Theater and Vista Lobos
• Special Event Permits
 Breakfast with the Bunny; Sat., April 11, 2009, 8:30 a.m.. Devendorf Park
 Carmel Art Festival 2009; May 14-17, 2009, Devendorf Park
 Memorial Day, Mon., May 25, 2009, 11:00 a.m., Devendorf Park
 29th Annual Surf-About; Sat. & Sun., May 16-17, 2009, Carmel Beach
 4th of July Celebration, Sat., July 4, 2009, Devendorf Park, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Devendorf Park
 3rd Annual Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue; Mon. & Tues. Aug. 10-11, 2009
 Concours d’Elegance Vintage Car Parade; Thurs., Aug. 13, 2009, 11:30 a.m., Ocean Ave.
 Pacific Grove Auto Rally, Fri., TBD
 47th Annual Great Sandcastle Contest, Sun., TBD, Carmel Beach
 Carmel High School Homecoming Parade, Fri., TBD, Ocean Ave.
 93rd City Birthday Party & Parade; Sat., Oc. 24, 2009, 11:00 a.m., Sunset Center Parking Lot
 Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Wed., Nv. 11, 2009, 11:00 a.m., Devendorf Park
 39th Annual Homecrafters’ Marketplace, Sat., Nov. 21, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Fri., Dec. 4, 2009, 5:00 p.m., Ocean Ave/Devendorf Park

VIII. Future Agenda Items

IX. Adjournment

The next regular meeting of the Community Activities & Cultural Commission Is Tuesday, March 10, 2009 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 February 2009

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Regular Meeting February 11, 2009 3:45 P.M.


City Hall Wednesday
East side of Monte Verde Street Between Ocean & Seventh Avenues

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Alan Hewer
Steve Hillyard
Janet Reimers
Robin Wilson
Bill Strid, Chairman

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION
Shortly after 3:45 p.m. the Commission will leave the Council chambers for an on-site Tour of Inspection of all properties listed on this agenda and the special agenda (including those on the Consent Agenda). Prior to the beginning of the Tour of Inspection, the Commission may eliminate one or more on-site visits. The public is welcome to follow the Planning Commission on its tour of the determined sites. The Commission will return to the Council Chambers at 4:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OR CHAIR
1. Fiscal year 2009/10 goal. Discuss and take appropriate action.

VI. APPEARANCES

Anyone wishing to address the Commission on matters not on the agenda, but 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 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 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.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted upon by the Commission in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Commission action unless a member of the Commission, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda marked with * have been noticed as public hearings. It is understood that the staff recommends approval of all consent items. Each item on the Consent Agenda approved by the Commission shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.
1. Consideration of Planning Commission minutes from January 14, 2009.

2. DS 09-2*
Sunshine Freestyle Sports
W/s Scenic North of 11th
Consideration of a Public Bench and Plaque Donation application for the installation of a bench on the Beach Bluff Pathway on Scenic Drive near Eleventh Avenue. The bench memorial is for Alexander Robbins and Ryan Field.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

At this time the Commission will consider items pulled from the Consent Agenda.

IX. 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 Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

1. MP 09-1
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Flanders Mansion
Consideration of a Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) for the sale of the Flanders Mansion. This item is to receive public comments regarding the adequacy of the RDEIR.

2. DR 01-33/RE 01-39/UP 01-26
John Mandurrago
SE corner Dolores & 7th
Block 91, Lot(s) 2-8
Reconsideration of the certification of an EIR and permits for demolition of an existing building and construction of a mixed-use development including a twolevel underground parking garage, 5 market-rate condominiums, two lowincome housing units, and commercial floor area.

3. DS 07-125
Sam & Glo Fonte
N/s 2nd bt Monte Verde & N.
Casanova
Block 2, Lot(s) Parcel 1
Consideration of a Design Study (Final) for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence in the Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR), Archaeological Significance (AS), and Park (P) Overlay Districts.

4. UP 08-8
Ron Chaplan
W/s San Carlos bt. 7th & 8th
Block 91, Lot(s) 9

Consideration of a Use Permit for the redevelopment of the Carmel Inn for Seniors to include 24 rental units for seniors and a commercial restaurant located in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District.

5. MP 08-5
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Del Mar Master Plan

Consideration of a traffic and circulation plan addressing site changes to the Del Mar Parking Area as part of the Del Mar Master Plan.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:

► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.
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.

NO AGENDA ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER 8:00 P.M. UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. ANY AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED AT THE
MEETING WILL BE CONTINUED TO A FUTURE DATE AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission 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.

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA & MINUTES February 2009

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA & MINUTES February 2009

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA & MINUTES February 2009

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