FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES January 2012

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, 5 January 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

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

COMMISSION MEMBERS: TOM LEVERONE, CHAIRPERSON
LESLIE KADIS
TODD HORNIK
LISA BOARDMAN
DAVID REFUERZO

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. EXTRODINARY BUSINESS

Nominations and elections of a chairperson and 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 8 September 2011 special meeting, and the 6 October and 1 December regular meetings.

2. Adopt the Forest and Beach Commission regular meeting calendar for 2012.

VI. 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.

1. Consideration of an application to remove one multi-trunk Pittosporum (12” diameter) and prune one holly tree (10” diameter) from private property due to roots cracking a patio, retaining walls, and the potential for foundation damage. The site is located on the east side of Junipero Ave., 2 north of 10th Ave. The applicant and property owner is Joanne Ablan.

VII. ORDERS OF BUSINESS

1. Review of a proposal for a way to manage fires and charcoal cleanup on Carmel Beach by Chairman Leverone.

2. Report on the tree survey data collected by the Friends of Carmel Forest.

3. Discussion and review of the 2011 Arbor Day event.

4. Discussion on the monitoring of replacement trees for 5 years.

5. Discussion on re-evaluating the tree protection zones for construction projects.

VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION

1. Receive verbal report from the Ad Hoc Beach Committee.

2. Forester’s report.

IX. 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:
2 February 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, January 5, 2012

1:30 p.m.

I.   CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 

The special 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 Leverone called the meeting to order and adjourned to the tour of inspection and reconvened the meeting at 2:05 p.m.   

PRESENT:                             Lisa Boardman                  

                                                Les Kadis                              

                                                Tom Leverone - Chairperson                                       

                                                David Refuerzo                                                               

               

ABSENT:                               Todd Hornik

                                                                                                                                                 

                                     

 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.  EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

Nomination and election of a chairperson and a vice chairperson.

It was moved by KADIS and seconded by BOARDMAN to re-elect Tom LEVERONE as chairperson for the 2012 year.  The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  BOARDMAN, KADIS, REFUERZO, LEVERONE

NOES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSTAINED:     COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSENT:           COMMISSION MEMBERS:  HORNIK

It was moved by KADIS and seconded by LEVERONE to reelect Todd HORNIK as vice-chair for the 2012 year.   The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  BOARDMAN, KADIS, REFUERZO, LEVERONE

NOES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSTAINED:    COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSENT:           COMMISSION MEMBERS:  HORNIK

III.   APPEARANCES

No appearances. 

IV.  CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Consideration of the minutes for the 8 September 2011 special meeting and the 6 October 2011 and 1 December 2011 regular meetings. 

It was moved by KADIS and seconded by LEVERONE to approve the minutes of the 8 September 2011 special meeting and 6 October regular meeting.   The motion carried by the following roll call vote: 

AYES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  BOARDMAN, KADIS, REFUERZO, LEVERONE

NOES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSTAINED:     COMMISSION MEMBERS:  (REFUERZO ABSTAINED FROM SEPT. MEETING)

ABSENT:           COMMISSION MEMBERS:  HORNIK

The minutes of the 1 December 2011 meeting were continued to the next regular meeting.

2.         Adopt the Forest and Beach Commission meeting regular calendar for 2012.

It was moved by LEVERONE and seconded by BOARDMAN to approve the Calendar for 2012.  The motion was approved unanimously. 

V.       APPLICATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.         Consideration of an application to remove one multi-trunk Pittosporum (12” diameter) and prune one holly tree (10” diameter) from private property due to roots cracking a patio, retaining walls, and the potential for foundation damage.  The site is located on the east side of Junipero Avenue 2 north of 10^th Avenue.  The applicant and property owner is Joanne Ablan. 

Commissioner KADIS recused himself as he lives within 500 feet of the applicant’s residence.

Mike Branson, City Forester presented his staff report.

Chairperson LEVERONE opened and closed the public hearing – no appearances.

It was moved by LEVERONE and seconded by BOARDMAN to deny the application and follows staffs

recommendation for pruning.  The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  BOARDMAN, REFUERZO, LEVERONE

NOES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSTAINED:     COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSENT:           COMMISSION MEMBERS:  HORNIK, KADIS

VI.     ORDERS OF BUSINESS

1.         Review a proposal for a way to manage fires and charcoal cleanup on Carmel Beach by Chairman               Leverone.

Chairperson Leverone gave a presentation of this prototype design of a fire charcoal sifter ring and opened the public hearing.  Gary and Kathy Bang and Steve Brooks appeared before the Commission.    

Chairperson LEVEONE moved to forward a recommendation to the City Administrator and City Council to receive a presentation of the fire charcoal sifter ring and to approve funding to proceed with the manufacturing of the design.  The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  BOARDMAN, REFUERZO, LEVERONE

NOES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSTAINED:     COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE

ABSENT:           COMMISSION MEMBERS:  HORNIK, KADIS

2.         Report on the tree survey data collected by the Friends of Carmel Forest.

Steve Brooks representing the Friends of Carmel Forest gave his presentation.

Chairperson Leverone opened and closed the public hearing – no appearances, no further action.  

3.         Discussion and Review of the 2011 Arbor Day event.

Commissioner BOARDMAN gave her presentation.

Chairperson LEVERONE opened the public hearing.  Steve Brooks appeared before the Commission.  There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed.  No other action.

4.         Discussion on the monitoring of replacement trees for 5 years.

Chairperson Leverone gave his presentation and opened the public hearing. Steve Brooks and Steve Dallas appeared before the Commission.  There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed.

Chairperson LEVERONE appointed an Ad Hoc Committee (LEVERONE AND BOARDMAN) to develop a bullet list of question to be presented to the City Attorney that would enable the monitoring of replacement trees for 5 years.  The list should include deed restrictions, bonds, volunteer groups entering on private property to follow-up on the planting of replacement trees, what happens if the property owner refuses to plant the replacement tree, what are the fines.  The ad hoc committee will report back at the next regular meeting.    No other action.

5.  Discussion on re-evaluation the tree protection zones for construction projects.

Steve Brooks, from the Friends of Carmel Forest, gave his presentation.   

Mike Branson, City Forester addressed questions of the Commission.

Chairperson LEVERONE opened the public hearing. Steve Dallas appeared before the Commission.  There being no further appearances, the public hearing was closed. 

VII.   REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION

1.    Receive verbal report from the Ad Hoc Beach Committee.

Commissioner BOARDMAN stated the access path at  8^th Ave. is moving into the iceplant due to exposed rocks.    No other report.       

2.    Forester’s Report.

Mike Branson City Forester presented his report.

Chairperson LEVERONE opened the pubic hearing at 3:13 p.m. Steve Brooks appeared before the Commission.  No action taken.

IV.     ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairperson LEVERONE adjourned the meeting at 3:55 p.m.  

Approved,                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                                                               

___________________________                                          ____________________________

Tom Leverone, Chairman                                                         Margi Perotti,

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES January 2012

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION

AGENDA

JANUARY 10, 2012 – 9:30 A.M.

MEETING IS CANCELLED FOR THIS MONTH

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION IS 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES January 2012

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA

Regular Meeting 

Wednesday January 11, 2012

Tour – 2:45 p.m.

Meeting – 4:00 p.m.

City Hall

East side of Monte Verde Street Between Ocean & Seventh Avenues

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Victoria Beach
Steve Dallas
Keith Paterson
Steve Hillyard, Vice-chair
Janet Reimers, Chair

II. TOUR OF INSPECTION

Shortly after 2:45 p.m. the Commission will leave the Council Chambers for an on-site Tour of Inspection of all properties listed on this agenda (including those on the Consent Agenda). The Tour may also include projects previously approved by the City and not on this 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 Commission on its tour of the determined sites. The Commission will return to the Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

III. ROLL CALL


IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


V. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR


VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS


VII. 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.

VIII. 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. 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 minutes from December 12, 2011.

2. DS 11-126
Graeme & Christine Robertson
3024 Santa Lucia
Block 10M, Lot(s) 1
Consideration of the re-issuance of a Design Study approval for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1-C-6) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

3. DS 11-125
Thomas. Truszkowski
N/s Santa Lucia 3 W Rio Road
Block 141, Lot(s) 13 & 15
Consideration of a Time Extension for Design Study and Coastal Development Permit approvals for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological (AS) Overlay District.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)


X. 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. DS 11-100/UP 11-19
Plum Holdings, LLC
E/s Monte Verde 2 N 3rd
Block 31, Lot(s) 14
Consideration of Design Study, Use Permit, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR), Archaeological Significance (AS) and Very High Fire Hazard Severity (VHFHSZ) Overlay Districts.

2. DS 11-108/VA 11-3
Bruce & Christina Fairbanks
4th Avenue 2 SE of Monte Verde
Block 53, Lot(s) 1 & 3
Consideration of Design Study (Final), Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

3. UP 11-21
Leidig Draper Properties
(Karl & Charlotte Empey)
E/s Dolores bt. Ocean & 7th
Block 76, Lot(s) 12
Consideration of a Use Permit application to authorize a business that would offer a combination of the sale of olive oils, art and wine in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

4. UP 11-20
Rod Dewar (Rich Pepe)
NE corner Dolores & 7th
Block 76, Lot(s) 20 & 22
Consideration of a Preliminary Concept Review of a request to convert an existing retail wine shop/wine tasting room to a pizza restaurant located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

5. DR 11-28
Gunnar Reimers
W/s San Carlos bt. 7th & 8th
Block 91, Lot(s) 3,5,7
Consideration of a Preliminary Concept for exterior alterations to an existing mixed-use building located in the Service Commercial (CC) District.

6. DR 11-26
Leidig Draper
NE Dolores & 6th
Block 56, Lot(s) 20
Consideration of a Design Review application for an exterior paint change on a building located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

XI. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be:
► Special Meeting – Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
► Regular Meeting – Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 4:00 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.

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

PLANNING COMMISSION – MINUTES

JANUARY 11, 2012

I.          CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

            PRESENT:               Commission Members:  Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers

            STAFF PRESENT:      Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager

                                                Marc Wiener, Associate Planner

                                                Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

II.        TOUR OF INSPECTION

            The Planning Commission toured the following sites:  Plum Holdings, Fairbanks,

Leidig Draper, Empey, Dewar, Reimers, Fein and Heyermann.

III.       ROLL CALL

IV.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

            Members of the audience joined Commission members in the pledge of

allegiance.

V.        ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

Commissioner BEACH moved to nominate Commissioner Hillyard as Chair and to have staff work on changing election policy to reflect a succession plan for Chair based on seniority, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       None

Commissioner BEACH moved to nominate Commissioner Reimers as Vice-chair and to have staff work on changing election policy to reflect the rotating of Vice-chair on a quarterly basis, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       None

VI.       ANNOUNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, made the following announcements:

1.      City and Monterey County sponsoring a workshop on the topic of making Scenic one way scheduled for January 25^th at 6:00 p.m. at the Mission gym.

2.      Special Planning Commission meeting to be held January 26^th at 2:00 p.m.

Commissioner Reimers announced that the topics for the January Special Meeting would be Volumetrics, Ad-hoc Committee for R-1 Design Guidelines, fences and roofs.

Commissioner Dallas announced that the Forest & Beach Commission had an update on planting trees, City Administrator goals, the need for workshops with other Commissions and handed out photos of public right-of-way.

Commissioner Beach announced that she is running for a seat on the City Council.

VII.     APPEARANCES

            Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission. 

VIII.    CONSENT AGENDA

1.      Consideration of minutes from December 12, 2011.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve Consent Agenda item #1, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Reimers

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       Hillyard

2.      DS 11-126 Graeme & Christine Robertson 3024 Santa Lucia Block 10M, Lot(s) 1

Consideration of the re-issuance of a Design Study approval for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1-C-6) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve Consent Agenda item #2, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       None

3.      DS 11-125 Thomas Truszkowski N/s Santa Lucia 3 W Rio Road Block 141, Lot(s) 13 & 15

Consideration of a Time Extension for Design Study and Coastal Development Permit approvals for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological (AS) Overlay District.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to approve Consent Agenda item #3, seconded by HILLYARD and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Beach, Paterson, Hillyard,

NOES:             Dallas, Reimers

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       None

X.        PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.      DS 11-100/UP 11-19 Plum Holdings, LLC E/s Monte Verde 2 N 3rd Block 31, Lot(s) 14

Consideration of Design Study, Use Permit, Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian (BR), Archaeological Significance (AS) and Very High Fire Hazard Severity (VHFHSZ) Overlay Districts.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.  Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 4:53 p.m.  Fred Kern, Claudio Ortiz, Steven Silver, Donna Ataide, Roberta Miller, Mary Liskin, Barbara Livingston, Loreli Kalinowski, Craig Ataide and Maria Starr appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 5:23 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with the following Findings and conditions:

The Residential Design Guidelines encourage projects to:

·        Maintain a forested image on the site (Guideline 1.4).

·        Maintain an informal image to residential streets in Carmel (Guideline 1.5).

·        Maintain a landscaped edge where it exists and avoid adding new pavement that would widen street (Guideline 2.2).

·        Minimize footprint of building on a steep slope (Guideline 3.1).

·        Minimize the visual impact of garden walls and retaining walls (Guideline 3.3).

·        Maintain a forest foreground image at front of properties (Guideline 4.0).

·        Minimize the amount of paved surface area for any driveway (Guideline 6.3).

·        Avoid expanses of paving that are visible from the street (Guideline 6.3).

·        Building shall appear to be no more than two-stories (Guideline 7.7).

·        Using low plate heights is encouraged (Guideline 7.7).

·        Avoid buildings that are monumental and formal (Guideline 8.2).

The Commission also finds that it is difficult for this project to accomplish these guidelines due to the style of building, the square footage of the building and the context of surrounding buildings. 

and staff’s Special Conditions #1-4 and the addition of Special Conditions #5-12:

5.       The applicant is only permitted to install retaining walls on east patio and on either side of driveway.  The driveway retaining walls shall be 3’ and taper to nothing at street;

6.  Drop ridgeline of living room and kitchen roof to peak height of dining room roof height;

7.   Reduce all plate heights to 8’ heights;

8.   Convert exterior stairwell from conventional to gradual landscape stair; 

9.   Remove storage area left of garage to allow for more planting;

10.              Lower 1^st floor to be level with garage;

11.              Restore wood header;

12.              Exterior changes between approval and final shall be brought before the Planning Commission

Seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Beach, Dallas, Reimers

NOES:             Paterson

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       Hillyard

Due to a procedural error the public hearing was re-opened at 6:09 p.m.  Fred Kern and Claudio Ortiz appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 6:29 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with the Findings related to the Design Guidelines as stated in the previous motion and  staff’s Special Conditions #1-4 and the addition of Special Conditions #5-10;

5.      Retaining walls for driveway and east patio area are allowed.  All other retaining walls shall be removed;

6.      Reduce height of the residence by 2’, roof pitch to remain at 6:12;

7.      Convert exterior stair from conventional to gradual landscape, follow natural grade of terrain;

8.      Eliminate 4’9” storage area at front of house;

9.      Slope over garage to remain natural with no terrace;

10.  All exterior changes between approval and final shall be brought before the Planning Commission.

Seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Reimers

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       Hillyard

2.      DS 11-108/VA 11-3 Bruce & Christina Fairbanks 4th Ave. 2 SE of Monte Verde Block 53, Lot(s) 1 & 3

Consideration of Design Study (Final), Coastal Development Permit and Variance applications for the substantial alteration of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts.

Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.  Ron Brown appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the pubic hearing was closed at 6:52 p.m.

Commissioner BEACH moved to approve the application with a change to staff’s Special Condition #1 – The applicant shall use authentic board and batten siding as opposed to retaining the existing T1-11 siding, The applicant shall use T1-11 siding with battens on all facades; Special Condition #2 and deletion of Special Condition #3 – The applicant shall remove the stone cap from the driveway retaining wall, seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote.

  

AYES:             Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Reimers

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       Hillyard

3.      UP 11-21 Leidig Draper Properties (Karl & Charlotte Empey) E/s Dolores bt. Ocean & 7th Block 76, Lot(s) 12

Consideration of a Use Permit application to authorize a business that would offer a combination of the sale of olive oils, art and wine in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report.  Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.  Karl Empey appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to approve the application with staff’s Findings and Special Conditions #2-11; change to Special Condition #1 – This Use Permit authorized a Specialty Food Store with the ancillary uses of art sales and oil and vinegar tastings.  Wine sales and tasting is not authorized at this time - This Use Permit authorizes a Specialty Food Store with the ancillary uses of art sales and oil, vinegar tastings, and wine sales and tasting of up to five local Monterey County vintners.  Prior to the implementation of the wine sales and wine tasting, the applicant shall provide a summary of the vintners to be represented to the Planning Commission for approval  is not authorized at this time; and addition of Special Condition #12 - The wine tasting aspect of the business shall comply with the wine tasting policy as adopted by the Planning Commission on 23 June 2011 except for the requirement that the retail space be at least 2,000 square feet in size,  seconded by PATERSON and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       None

4.      UP 11-120 Rod Dewar (Pepe) NE Dolores & 7th Block 76, Lot(s) 20 & 22

Consideration of a Preliminary Concept Review of a request to convert an existing retail wine shop/wine tasting room to a pizza restaurant located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Chair Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report.  Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.  Richard Pepe and Roberta Miller appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m.

There was no motion needed for this item, discussion only.

5.      DR 11-28 Gunnar Reimers W/s San Carlos bt. 7th & 8th Block 91, Lot(s) 3,5,7

Consideration of a Preliminary Concept for exterior alterations to an existing mixed-use building located in the Service Commercial (CC) District.

Chair Reimers re-cused herself from the discussion.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report.  Vice-chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.  Bob Littell appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 7:55 p.m.

The public hearing was re-opened at 8:16 p.m.  Bob Littell appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 8:22 p.m.

There was no motion needed for this item, discussion only.

6.      DR 11-26 Leidig Draper NE Dolores & 6th Block 56, Lot(s) 20

Consideration of a Design Review application for an exterior paint change on a building located in the Central Commercial (CC) District.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.  Chair Reimers opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.  Representatives from the application appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 8:34 p.m.

Commissioner HILLYARD moved to continue the project and have the applicant return with paint color and placement options, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       None

XI.       ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.

___________________________________

Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:

__________________________________

Janet Reimers, Chair

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

PLANNING COMMISSION – SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 25, 2012

I.          CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

            PRESENT:  Commission Members:  Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Reimers, Hillyard

            STAFF PRESENT:      Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager

                                                Marc Wiener, Associate Planner

                                                Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

II.        ROLL CALL

III.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

            Members of the audience joined Commission members in the pledge of

allegiance.        

IV.       ANNOUNCEMENTS/EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, made the following announcements:        

1.      Scenic road workshop tonight at 6:00 p.m., Mission school gym.

2.      Plum Holdings has been appealed to the City Council.

Commissioner Dallas made the following announcements:

1.      Should the Commission appoint a representative to attend Council meetings when a project has been appealed? 

2.      The Commission should look ahead at dates for second meetings.

Commissioner Reimers made the following announcement:

1.      It was Commissioner Reimers’ request that a previous decision regarding an enclosed pathway counting as site coverage should not be considered precedent setting and should be discussed by the Commission.

V.        APPEARANCES

            None 

VI.       ADMINISTRATION

1.      Receive a report on the permit activity for the Department of Community Planning & Building for 2011.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented a report on permit activity for 2011.  The Commission requested that more detail be available on Track 1 projects.  Staff indicated that it would prepare something for the special meeting in February.

VII.     DISCUSSION ITEMS

1.      Discuss the City’s Volumetric Standards for Residential Properties as found in  CMC Section 17.10.030.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.  Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 2:30 p.m.  Brian Congleton, Al Saroyan, and Anatoli appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 2:45 p.m.

Commissioner PATERSON moved to accept staff recommendation to leave Volumetric Standards unchanged and to withdraw previous motion to Council, seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Dallas, Paterson, Beach, Reimers, Hillyard

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       None

2.      Discuss the City’s Residential Design Guidelines and the possibility of appointing an ad hoc committee to review the Guidelines.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report.  Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 3:05 p.m.  Barbara Livingston and Anatoli appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 3:08 p.m.

The Commission appointed an ad-hoc committee consisting of Commissioners Beach, Reimers and staff.

3.      Discuss the City’s process for handling re-roofing permits, particularly for composition shingle roofing.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report.  Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 3:20 p.m.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 3:20 p.m.

The Commission provided direction to staff on how to handle re-roofing permits.

4.      Discuss the City’s guidelines and requirements for the treatment of the public right-of-way, particularly in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report.  Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 3:40 p.m.  Greg D’Ambrosio and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 3:47 p.m.

After further discussion, the public hearing was re-opened at 4:05 p.m.  Barbara Livingston and Greg D’Ambrosio appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:08 p.m.

Commissioner REIMERS moved to directed Chair Hillyard to draft a letter to the City Council expressing concern regarding the treatment of the right-of-way and encouraging the Council to take action seconded by DALLAS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES:             Dallas, Paterson, Beach, Reimers, Hillyard

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        None

ABSTAIN:       None

           

5.      Discuss the City’s guidelines and requirements related to fences and walls in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.  Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 4:32 p.m.  Greg D’Ambrosio and Barbara Livingston appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:36 p.m.

The Commission provided direction to staff.

VIII.    ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

___________________________________

Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

ATTEST:

__________________________________

Janet Reimers, Chair        

                                       

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA & MINUTES January 2012

CITY OF CARMEL BY-THE-SEA

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD

AGENDA

Please be advised that the regular 

Historic Resources Board Meetings 

Scheduled for January 16, 2012 

Has been Cancelled

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA & MINUTES January 2012

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:00 AM

Nancy Collins, President
Elisabeth Ungaretti, Vice President
Martha Mosher
Glen Mozingo
Niels Reimers, Treasurer

City Hall,
East Side of Monte Verde between Ocean & Seventh

I. Roll Call

II. Announcements From Board Members and Director

III. Appearances
Anyone wishing to address the Library Board 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 Library Board agenda will not receive action at this meeting. Presentations will be limited to three minutes, or as established by the Library Board of Trustees

IV. Approval of Minutes of November 23, 2011 Regular Meeting

V. Orders of Business
A. Receive Report From the Carmel Public Library Foundation Regarding CPLF Activities

B. Receive Report From Head Reference Librarian Jean Chapin Regarding Teen Lounge Mural and Teen Photo Contest

C. Accept Second Quarter Distribution From the Carmel Public Library Foundation in the Amount of $70,000

D. Approve Fiscal Year 2010/11 Draft Audit Report by Marcello & Company, CPAs

VI. Librarian’s Report

Food for Fines Program Total

Budget Update on California State Library Programs

Local History Lecture Series iCell Kiosk Update Local History Librarian Recruitment Update

Monthly Statistics

VII. Treasurer’s Report: Accept October 31, 2011, November 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011 Financial Statements and November 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011 Check Registers

VIII. Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled Library Board meeting will be held February 22, 2012

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees regarding an item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Library Director’s office at the Park Branch Library at the corner of Mission & Sixth Streets during normal business hours.

MINUTES

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

January 23 , 2012

I. CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea was held on the above date at 9:00 a.m. President COLLINS called the meeting to order.

II. ROLL CALL Board Members
PRESENT: MOSHER, MOZINGO, REIMERS
ABSENT: COLLINS, UNGARETTI
STAFF PRESENT: Janet Bombard, Library Director
Carolina Lopez, Library Office Assistant

III. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM LIBRARY BOARD & DIRECTOR:

The Library Director introduced City Administrator Jason Stilwell to the Library Board. Board Member Collins thanked Board Member Mosher and Board Member Ungaretti for their work as last year’s President and Treasurer.

IV. APPEARANCES:

Richard Flower, a volunteer at the Local History department, thanked Janet and the Librarians who work so hard and diligently for the patrons of the Library. Victoria Beach also wanted to thank the Library for all that they do for her and her family.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Board Member MOZINGO moved to, approve the minutes of the November 23, 2011 Regular Meeting, seconded by Board Member REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MOSHER, MOZINGO, REIMERS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: COLLINS, UNGARETTI

VI. ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

A. Receive Report From the Carmel Public Library Foundation Regarding CPLF Activities

Amy Donohue announced that the Annual Campaign is doing well this year. Total contributions are at $100,000. The Winter Newsletter will be mailed out soon. The next few months will be filled with a lot of fundraisers for the Library: Donor Salute is coming up in March and the Sterling Circle in April. They are also working on a signature fundraiser. CPLF Board President Leslie Snorf announced upcoming CPLF programs.

B. Receive Report From Head Reference Librarian Jean Chapin Regarding Teen Lounge Mural and Teen Photo Contest

Librarian Jean Chapin showed photographs from the Teen photo Contest. One winner was chosen by professional photographer Robert Knight, the other winner was chosen by library patrons. She also talked about the new mural, which was done by the Carmel High School Art Department.

C. Accept Second Quarter Distribution From the Carmel Public Library Foundation in the Amount of $70,000.

Board Member MOSHER moved to, Accept Second Quarter Distribution From the Carmel Public Library Foundation in the Amount of $70,000, seconded by Board Member MOZINGO and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COLLINS, MOSHER, MOZINGO, REIMERS, UNGARETTI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE

D. Approve Fiscal Year 2010/11 Draft Audit Report by Marcello & Company, CPAs

The Library Director was asked to report back to the Board when the auditor’s recommendations have been implemented.

Board Member MOZINGO moved to, Approve Fiscal Year 2010/11 Draft Audit Report by Marcello & Company, CPAs, seconded by Board Member MOSHER and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COLLINS, MOSHER, MOZINGO, REIMERS, UNGARETTI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE

VII. LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:

Library Director Janet Bombard announced that the Food for Fines program forgave $525.00 in fines. Janet also discussed the budget cuts to the Library. The state will not be giving money to the Library this year and even perhaps next year. The Local History Lecture Series will begin in January and run through May. The [i] Cell Project should be done by the end of next month. The Library Director also informed the Board of the ongoing recruitment for a Local History Librarian.

Library Director reviewed monthly statistics.

VIII. TREASURERS REPORT:

Board Member MOSHER moved to, Accept October 31, 2011, November 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011 Financial Statements and November 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011 Check Registers, seconded by Board Member MOZINGO and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COLLINS, MOSHER, MOZINGO, REIMERS, UNGARETTI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, the President declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2012.

Respectfully submitted,

_________________________________________
Carolina Lopez, Library Office Assistant

Approved by:

_________________________________________
Nancy Collins, President Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

CITY COUNCIL: AGENDA & MINUTES December 2011

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
4:30 p.m., Open Session

Live video streaming available at:
www.ci.cannel.ca.us

Broadcast date
Sunday, December 11, 2011
8:00 a.m., MCAET Channel 26

City Hall
East side of Monte Verde Street
between Ocean and Seventh Avenues

Hearing assistance units are available to the public for meetings held in the Council Chambers

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. None.

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. Receive City's FY 2011-12 First Quarter financial report.

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.

Vll. Consent Calendar
These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, which are usually approved by a single majority vote. Individual it.ems 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 November 1, 2011.

B. Ratify the bills paid for the month ofNovember 2011.

C. Consideration of a Resolution approving the Regular Meeting Schedule of the City Council for 2012.

D. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to
execute a contract with WWD Corporation to prepare concept plans and
construction documents for a pedestrian walkway on San Antonio Avenue
from Fourth Avenue to Ocean Avenue and a small boardwalk and viewing
platform west of the Del Mar Parking area in an amount not to exceed
$43,000.

E. Consideration of a Resolution accepting a donation of $2,000 from Carmel
Celebrates Community for the Ocean A venue holiday median lights.

VIII. Public Hearings

If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may ~e 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. Consideration of an Ordinance amending Section 17.14.030 (Schedule IIB)
of the Carmel Zoning Ordinance/Local Coastal Implementation Plan to
34 allow Transitional Housing Facilities as a permitted use in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District. (First Reading)

X. Resolutions

A. None.

XI. Orders of Council
A. Consideration of a request from Pacific Repertory Theater (PacRep) for a waiver of building permit fees for the Golden Boug4 Playhouse remodel project.

B. Receive report and provide policy direction on a proposal to make Scenic Road one way from Santa Lucia Avenue to Carmel River State Beach.

C. Receive report and provide direction on alternatives for maintaining or modifYing trolley and/or bus service within the City.

D. Scheduling Future City Council meetings- Please Bring Your Calendar.

XII. Adjournment

The next meeting of the City Council will be:
Regular Council Meeting-4:30p.m.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012*
Council Chambers

*Please note the different meeting date--this is the second Tuesday of the month because of the observance of the New Year's holiday on Monday, January 2nd.

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's telecommunications device for the Deaf/Speech hnpaired (T.D.D.) number is 1-800-735-2929.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item 11n this agenda wilI 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
December 6, 2011

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 4:32 p.m. Mayor McCloud called the meeting to order.

II. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Council Members Burnett, Hazdovac, Sharp, Talmage and Mayor McCloud
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Stilwell, City Administrator
Heidi Burch, Asst. City Administrator/City Clerk
Mike Calhoun, Interim Police Chief
Sean Conroy, Planning Services Manager

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Members of the audience joined the Mayor and Council Members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

None.

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION, FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR

A. Announcements from Closed Session.

Mayor McCloud noted that there were no announcements from closed session.

B. Announcements from City Council members.

Mayor McCloud recognized the 2011 Carmel High School Padre football team and coaches and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the players, who were undefeated in the regular season and played for the Central Coast Section Division IV championship.

Mayor McCloud introduced Bill Leahy, Executive Director of the Big Sur Land Trust, who provided a brief update on current and future Land Trust projects.

Council Member Burnett noted that TAMC has placed high priority to the Highway 156 project and is exploring various funding options, including that of a toll road. He also reported about an upcoming reception/meeting with the Coastal Commission to preview the Highway 156 Project and address any concerns the Commission might have.

Council Member Sharp noted the Regional Taxi Authority’s one-year anniversary and its Peninsula-wide efforts over the year.

Assistant City Administrator Burch noted an e-waste recycling event on January 28th at Vista Lobos.

Mayor McCloud noted an upcoming Animal Planet show that will feature Carmel, thanked staff for the success of the holiday tree lighting event, and discussed the ongoing water issue.

C. Announcements from the City Administrator.

City Administrator Stilwell reported that the Del Mar area neighbors received notices informing them that the storage tank project will commence shortly, and gave a reminder that the City has posted a gift list online should people wish to donate money or items before the end of this year for tax purposes.

1. Receive City’s FY 2011-12 First Quarter financial report.

City Administrator Stilwell presented the report.

VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES

Mayor McCloud opened the meeting to public comment at 5:08 p.m.

Monta Potter, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, introduced Doug Lumsden, the new Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. He noted the Chamber’s Awards of Excellence Gala will take place on December 14 at Carmel Valley Ranch.

Carl Iverson, Carmel Heritage Society, thanked Council and staff for the replacement of the roof at the Murphy House, and noted the Society’s holiday Open House on December 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Carrie Anne announced that she had secured a piece of the Twin Towers for a City 9/11 memorial.

Meredith Crowell, owner of Linens and Such, addressed Post Office closures and urged better promotion of local business through advertising and more available parking especially on the slower, mid-week days.

Merv Sutton of Carmel Celebrates Community presented the City with a check for $2,000 for the holiday median lighting on Ocean Avenue.

Norm Mowry, pastor of the Church of the Wayfarer, noted Moments for Meditations at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at the church during the holiday season.

Abidin Soydan, an employee of the La Playa Hotel, addressed Council regarding rehiring workers once remodeling efforts are completed.

Chris Fitz, of UNITE HERE Local 483, addressed Council regarding changes to the hotel incentive program.

Tom Glidden, former General Manager of the La Playa Hotel, addressed Council regarding the closure of the hotel and arrangements that have been made for laid off employees.

Jim Griffith spoke in support of a 9/11 memorial in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Alex Stefan addressed Council regarding the hotel incentive program.

Ken Hutchinson, Vice President of the Carmel Professional Firefighters, spoke in support of a 9/11 memorial.

Mayor McCloud closed the meeting to public comment at 5:30 p.m.

VII. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Ratify the minutes for the regular meeting of November 1, 2011.

B. Ratify the bills paid for the month of November 2011.

C. Consideration of a Resolution approving the Regular Meeting Schedule of the City Council for 2012.

D. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to execute a contract with WWD Corporation to prepare concept plans and construction documents for a pedestrian walkway on San Antonio Avenue from Fourth Avenue to Ocean Avenue and a small boardwalk and viewing platform west of the Del Mar Parking area in an amount not to exceed $43,000.

E. Consideration of a Resolution accepting a donation of $2,000 from Carmel Celebrates Community for the Ocean Avenue holiday median lights.

City Administrator Stilwell answered Council questions regarding Item D.
Mayor McCloud opened and closed the meeting to public comment at 5:32 p.m. Council Member BURNETT moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A-E, seconded by Council Member TALMAGE and carried unanimously.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. None.

IX. ORDINANCES
A. Consideration of an Ordinance amending Section 17.14.030 (Schedule II- B) of the Carmel Zoning Ordinance/Local Coastal Implementation Plan to allow Transitional Housing Facilities as a permitted use in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District. (First Reading)

Planning Services Manager Sean Conroy presented the staff report.

Mayor McCloud opened and closed the meeting to public comment at 5:39 p.m.

Council Member BURNETT moved to adopt, upon first reading, an Ordinance amending Section 17.14.030 (Schedule II- B) of the Carmel Zoning Ordinance/Local Coastal Implementation Plan to allow Transitional Housing Facilities as a permitted use in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) District, seconded by Council Member HAZDOVAC, and passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BURNETT; HAZDOVAC; SHARP; TALMAGE & McCLOUD
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

X. RESOLUTIONS

A. None.

XI. ORDERS OF COUNCIL

A. Receive report and provide direction on alternatives for maintaining or modifying trolley and/or bus service within the City.

Mayor McCloud introduced Hunter Harvath, Assistant General Manager of Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), who gave the presentation.

Mayor McCloud opened the meeting to public comment at 5:52 p.m.

Barbara Livingston; Monta Potter, CEO of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce; and Carrie Theis, President of the Carmel Innkeepers Association addressed Council.

Mayor McCloud closed the meeting to public comment at 6:00 p.m.

Council Member BURNETT moved to express support for a modified Line 24 and to direct staff to work with MST staff on developing cost modifications on Line 4, seconded by Council Member TALMAGE, and passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BURNETT; HAZDOVAC; SHARP; TALMAGE & McCLOUD
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

B. Consideration of a request from Pacific Repertory Theatre (PacRep) for a waiver of building permit fees for the Golden Bough Playhouse remodel project.

City Administrator Stilwell presented the staff report.

Stephen Moorer, executive director of PacRep Theatre, addressed Council.

Mayor McCloud opened the meeting to public comment at 6:21 p.m.

Bob Wolford, Barbara Livingston and Carl Iverson addressed Council.

Mayor McCloud closed the meeting to public comment at 6:25 p.m.

Council Member TALMAGE moved to grant the waiver of the net building permit fees for the Pacific Repertory Theatre’s Golden Bough Playhouse remodel project and requested that staff return with proposed criteria for fee waivers at a future meeting, seconded by Mayor McCLOUD, and passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BURNETT; HAZDOVAC; SHARP; TALMAGE & McCLOUD
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

C. Receive report and provide policy direction on a proposal to make Scenic Road one way from Santa Lucia Avenue to Carmel River State Beach.
Planning Services Manager Sean Conroy presented the staff report.

Carl Holm, Deputy Director of the Monterey County Resource Agency, elaborated on the County’s proposed project.

Mayor McCloud opened the meeting to public comment at 6:48 p.m.

Lorin Letendre, chair of County Services Area (CSA) One, Barbara Livingston of the Carmel Residents Association, Kathleen Sonntag, and Joyce Stevens of the Carmel Woods Association, addressed Council.

Mayor McCloud closed the meeting to public comment at 6:52 p.m.

Council Member HAZDOVAC moved to support making Scenic Road one way from Santa Lucia Avenue to the Carmel River State Beach and to co-sponsor the County workshop, seconded by Council Member BURNETT, and passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BURNETT; HAZDOVAC; SHARP; TALMAGE & McCLOUD
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

D. Scheduling Future City Council meetings – Please Bring Your Calendar.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor McCloud declared the meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:

_____________________________ _____________________________
Heidi Burch, City Clerk MAYOR SUE McCLOUD