Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF MONTEREY Tuesday, June 7, 2011 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala Absent: None City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Information Present: Resources/City Clerk, City Attorney, Assistant Director Plans and Public Works, Chief of Planning, Engineering, and Environmental , Finance Director, Community Services Director, Police Chief, Human Resources Director, Recreation & Community Services Director, Housing & Property Manager, Parking Superintendent, Principal Planner, Parks & Maintenance Superintendent CALL TO ORDER Mayor Della Sala called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. PRESENTATIONS 1. Parks Division Safety Recognition--One Year Without a Lost Time Accident (Plans & Public Works - 502-08) Action: Recognition given Parks Superintendent Stafford reported on the Parks Division safety record, and Council recognized the employees in that division. 2. Defense Language Institute Quarterly Joint Service Awards (City Manager - 701-17) Action: Presentations made Mayor Della Sala read proclamations honoring Sergeant Mark P Grill and Lance Corporal Mark F. Rosenlof, and each made brief comments. CONSENT ITEMS City Manager Meurer said that there are requests to remove Item 7, Item 14, and Item 15 from the Consent Agenda. On a motion by Councilmember Downey, seconded by Councilmember Selfridge, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved the Consent Agenda, except Items 7, 14, and 15, which were removed for discussion: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Approval of Minutes 3. May 17, 2011 (Information Resources - 701-09) Action: Approved as amended 4. May 25, 2011 (Information Resources - 701-09) Action: Approved Award of Contracts 5. Reject All Bids and Authorizing Negotiation on the Open Market, for the “Ozone System: Lake El Estero Irrigation Water Project,” ***NIP*** (Plans & Public Works - 808-02) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 11-069 C.S. Ordinances 6. First Reading: Amend Chapter 17, Article 2, Section 17-11 and Chapter 17, Article 2, Section 17-13 of the Monterey Municipal Code, Regulating Vehicle Access and Parking On Municipal Wharf No. 1 (Public Facilities - 904-17) Action: Passed Ordinance to print; adopted Resolution No. 11-070 C.S. Resolutions 7. 2011-12 Appropriation Limit (Gann Initiative) (Finance - 406-01) Action: Removed from Consent; discussed; adopted Resolution No. 11-071 C.S. Finance Director Rhoads presented an explanation of the Gann Initiative calculation. On a motion by Councilmember Sollecito, seconded by Councilmember Haferman, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-071 C.S., approving the 2011-12 Appropriation Limit (Gann Initiative): AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 8. Authorization to Enter into Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Emergency Medical Services Agency to Support Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Training and Equipment (Fire - 601-05) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 11-072 C.S. 9. Amend Agreement Between The City of Pacific Grove and The City of Monterey Building Services Contract to Include Additional Public Works Services (Plans & Public Works - 202-17) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 11-073 C.S. 10. Approve Agreement Between The City of Sand and The City of Monterey for Building and Other Public Works Services (Plans & Public Works - 202-17) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 11-074 C.S. 2  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 11. Approve Agreement Between The City of Del Rey Oaks and the City of Monterey for Building Inspection and Plan Review Services (Plans & Public Works - 202-17) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 11-075 C.S. 12. Accept the Annual Report: a) Fisherman’s Wharf Association (Plans & Public Works - 407-08) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 11-076 C.S. 13. Financial Audit Services Contract (Finance - 403-05) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 11-077 C.S. Other 14. Convert Fish Market Permit Parking Spaces In Parking Lot #6 (Public Facilities - 901-06) Action: Removed from Consent; discussed; tabled pending a survey Parking Superintendent Dalton presented the staff report and answered Councilmembers' questions, clarifying that none of the members who use the subject parking spaces was at the meeting where the association voted. Mayor Della Sala opened the floor for public comments on the item. Chris Shake presented a brief history of the issue and said that there is currently a need to have the spaces available. He asked Council to retain the permit spaces with a $150 per month charge, add some additional spaces, and place meters at the remainder of the spaces. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala returned the discussion to the dais. Councilmember Haferman said that he would like to better understand the needs of the businesses in regard to parking. Councilmember Sollecito agreed that it would be appropriate to review the matter. Councilmember Downey noted that the Wharf Association voted four to one in favor of this matter. On a motion by Councilmember Haferman, seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the City Council tabled the item and ask Fisherman’s Wharf Association to survey each concessionaire as to whether they would favor paying a premium for a permit to park in the premium area: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 15. Approve Monterey-Salinas Transit Maintenance Facility Letter of Support (Plans & Public Works - 813-02) Action: Removed from Consent; discussed; motion to deny sending the letter failed (2-3; Downey, Sollecito, Della Sala voting no); approved the letter (3-2; Haferman, Selfridge voting no) Principal Planner Cole presented the staff report. Mayor Della Sala opened the floor to Steve Endsley, FORA representative, and Mr. Endsley explained the process, saying that his board would review the project in the future to make a consistency determination with regard to the 3 City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Fort Ord Base Reuse Plan. On question he said that the parcel was previously used as a landfill, and the County has restrictions regarding its use. City Manager Meurer clarified that the parcel has some oak woodlands that are not designated to be saved. On question, Hunter Harvath, MST, clarified that 3400 trees would be cut down. Mr. Endsley said that he has heard that the City of Marina indicated that they would like this use located within Marina. On question, he noted that an integrated habitat management plan was designed for the area that saves many thousands of trees and a vast amount of open space. Councilmember Downey noted that over four million dollars have been spent. On question, Hunter Harvath clarified that most of the abandoned buildings have already been spoken for and have planned or entitled projects for them. He said that the vast majority of the former landfill would not be touched, and because of the previous use, housing cannot be built on this parcel. He stated that this use is appropriate for this parcel. Mr. Harvath said that there is no formal proposal from Marina regarding this matter. On question, Mr. Harvath said that the 3400 trees would be cut with 1000 preserved on site, and 4400 replacement trees planted on site and at offsite locations. Mayor Della Sala opened the floor for general public comment. Mike Dawson said that he recognizes MST's need to grow, but objected to placing the proposed use within an old oak forest. He asked Council to deny the item. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comments on the item. Mayor Della Sala noted that no one has offered to reimburse MST the $4.7 million that they spent in good faith. Councilmember Selfridge said that the habitat preservation plan is moving forward very well and Marina objects to this project. It was moved by Councilmember Selfridge, and seconded by Councilmember Haferman, to deny sending the letter. Councilmember Downey said that she is concerned because these are oak trees. Mayor Della Sala said that it is important to consider this in the context of the number of trees that will be saved and replaced, and he would not support the motion. Councilmember Haferman said that he is concerned about the amount of money that has already been spent, but is going to support the motion because he is not comfortable sending a letter of support without more knowledge about the issue. Councilmember Sollecito said that it is important to support the public transit company, and Council is voting to represent Monterey. Mayor Della Sala said that MST has proceeded in good faith and spent $4.7 million on this project. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haferman, Selfridge NOES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Sollecito, Della Sala ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None On a motion by Councilmember Sollecito, seconded by Mayor Della Sala, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved the Monterey-Salinas Transit Maintenance Facility Letter of Support: 4  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haferman, Selfridge ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Selfridge asked to include the 3-2 vote as part of the letter. 16. Recommendation to Deny Claim - Serrato (Finance - 408-04) Action: Denied claim 17. Receive Strategic Initiatives Status Report for June 2011 (City Manager - 101-06) Action: Received report ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Della Sala opened the floor for public comments on items not on the agenda, no one came forward, and he closed the floor. PUBLIC HEARING 18. Adopt Levy Assessment to Fund: a) Cannery Row Business Improvement District b) New Monterey Business Improvement District c) North Fremont Business Improvement District (Plans & Public Works - 407-08) Action: Held Public Hearing; adopted Resolution No. 11-078 C.S. (Cannery Row BID), Resolution No. 11-079 C.S. (North Fremont BID), and Resolution No. 11-080 C.S. (New Monterey BID) Principal Planner Cole presented the staff report. Mayor Della Sala opened the public hearing, and having no requests to speak, closed the hearing. On a motion by Councilmember Sollecito, seconded by Councilmember Downey, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-078 C.S. (Cannery Row BID), Resolution No. 11-079 C.S. (North Fremont BID), and Resolution No. 11-080 C.S. (New Monterey BID), approving the Levy of Assessment to fund the three Business Improvement Districts: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Council recessed at 5:25 p.m., then reconvened at 7:00 p.m., where all Councilmembers were present. 5  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Della Sala reopened the floor for public comments on items not on the agenda. Barbara Bass Evans asked why the possible purchase of Bayview School was not agendized for this meeting and when it would be scheduled. City Manager Meurer said that a meeting with the School District Superintendent has been requested, and staff will agendize the item after that meeting has taken place so more meaningful information can be presented. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comments. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 19. Adoption of 2011-12 Operating Budget (Finance - 406-02) Action: Motion to adopt the operating budget and establish salaries failed due to a requirement for a four-fifths vote to establish salaries (3-2; Downey, Selfridge voting no); adopted Resolution No. 11-081 C.S., adopting the fiscal year 2011-12 Operating Budget of the City of Monterey (3-2; Downey, Selfridge voting no), and Resolution No. 11-082 C.S., establishing salaries for the Program Manager, Network Engineer, and Park Operations Manager (5-0) Mayor Della Sala introduced the item, noting that this is the sixteenth meeting since last fall regarding the City's Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget. City Manager Meurer gave a brief statement, and Finance Director Rhoads presented the staff report. Mayor Della Sala opened the floor for public comments on the item. Nelson Vega asked Council to acknowledge the Monterey residents for shouldering higher fees and reduced services. He said that public sector salaries should not be compared to private sector, and he asked the Council to pledge not to raise sales tax or TOT. Barbara Bass Evans, New Monterey resident, suggested that a better comparison for salaries would be the state comptroller's website. She asked what cuts the Executive Managers are taking and if it is a fair share of the cuts and how many Executive Management positions have been eliminated compared to GEM. Jim Cullem took issue with previous speakers, saying that every employee in the City of Monterey earns every penny they make. He detailed the hazardous duties that many public employees face in their jobs. He said he resents members of the public bad-mouthing public employees. Eleazar Munoz spoke about working as a team with his fellow employees and voiced concerns regarding proposed layoffs. He asked Council to reconsider the recommendation for layoffs. Anna Villalobos spoke in opposition to laying off forestry employees. Todd Harris said that he appreciates what the City has done to assist the forestry crew in getting an offer from an area contractor, as well as the advance notice. He voiced concerns about laying off the forestry crew, saying that service would be reduced. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comment on the item. On question from the Mayor, Police Chief Shelby said that 106 or about 8% of San Jose's police officers are proposed to be laid off. Assistant Chief Roth said that 54 Fire employees are being laid off in San Jose as well. Mayor Della Sala said that the Executive Managers have given back the same percentage of their salaries as the GEM employees. He said there has been a 40% reduction in the number of Executive Managers, and the percentage of GEM is far less. He said that he is very proud of the quality of employees in the City of Monterey. 6 City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Councilmember Sollecito said that the 40% reduction in Executive Managers was the proper move at this time, but he does not believe that it will be sustainable for the long term. Councilmember Downey said that she would like Council to consider reducing the hours and benefits of the tree crew rather than laying them off. She suggested decreasing the amount of free parking and transferring the money to the General Fund. She said that she would like to place a measure on the ballot to eliminate binding arbitration. She suggested eliminating money for Councilmembers to attend conferences. Councilmember Downey said that she has provided information to Council regarding a comparison between public and private employees regarding salaries and benefits. Mayor Della Sala noted that binding arbitration only applies to Police and Fire. He said that reducing the hours of the forestry crew would reduce services more than the proposed contract. City Manager Meurer explained that he supports having the forestry crew look at ways to reduce the cost of their crew day. Councilmember Selfridge questioned and received clarification that any change in the pay and benefits package would have to come from the employees and be negotiated through their union representatives. Ms. Selfridge said that she has received many kind comments from residents regarding the tree crew. On question, Parks Superintendent Stafford reviewed the work program for the tree crew, explaining that they do tree trimming all the time. He said that the equipment will eventually be sold or retained for other work. Mayor Della Sala suggested that there would be a one year review of how the program is working, and City Manager Meurer said that it would be part of next year's budget presentation. He noted that if any problems occur with the program in the meantime, staff would be back to Council with a report and recommendation. On question, Mr. Stafford gave some background regarding West Coast Arborists, the City's tree contractor. On question from Councilmember Haferman, Human Resources Director McCarthy reviewed the layoff process. Mr. Haferman noted the difficulty of laying off members of the City family. He questioned if it is possible to transfer money from the Parking Fund into the General Fund, and City Manager Meurer explained that the Parking Fund can be charged rent and administrative costs, but it would be illegal to simply transfer money between the two. Councilmember Selfridge suggested a small one-time retirement incentive, and staff said that they would review the matter further. Councilmember Sollecito congratulated the staff and Council for their work on the budget and for reducing the number of employees that would be laid off. It was moved by Councilmember Sollecito, and seconded by Councilmember Haferman, to adopt Resolution Numbers 11-081 C.S. and 11-082 C.S., approving the adoption of 2011-12 Operating Budget and establishing salaries for three positions. Councilmember Downey said that she would not support the motion unless the $2400 Council travel budget is eliminated. Councilmember Sollecito said that the lobbiest position is important for the region and he does not want to remove those travel dollars for that position. He explained the process for the committee work he does. Councilmember Haferman said that he appreciates having a Councilmember attend those events. Mayor Della Sala noted the time it takes to attend those events. Councilmember Selfridge said that she cannot vote to put 19 people out of work, and she would like to look harder at compensation and retirement benefits. 7  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 The motion failed on a 3-2 vote due to the requirement for a four-fifths vote. AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haferman, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Selfridge ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None On a motion by Mayor Della Sala, seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-081 C.S., approving the adoption of the FY2011-12 Operating Budget: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haferman, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Selfridge ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None On a motion by Mayor Della Sala, seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-082 C.S., establishing salaries for the Program Manager, Network Engineer, and Park Operations Manager: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Mayor Della Sala called a recess at 9:04 p.m., and then reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Council adjourned to a meeting of the RDA. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - PUBLIC APPEARANCE 20. Redevelopment Agency Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Finance - 406-05) Action: Adopted RDA Resolution No. 855, adopting the Redevelopment Agency of Monterey budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12 Finance Director Rhoads presented the staff report. Chair Della Sala opened the floor for public comments. Nelson Vega asked when the tax increment sunsets, and if the City’s General Fund would be affected if the Governor takes the RDA money back. Finance Director Rhoads said that the Cannery Row redevelopment area has already hit its cap and the other two areas' caps will be reached around 2018. He said that losing the RDA money would affect the General Fund. With no further requests to speak, Chair Della Sala closed public comment on the item. On a motion by District Member Downey, seconded by District Member Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the Redevelopment Agency adopted RDA Resolution No. 855, adopting the Redevelopment Agency Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012: AYES: 5 DIRECTORS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 DIRECTORS: None ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None ABSTAIN: 0 DIRECTORS: None 8  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 RECUSED: 0 DIRECTORS: None The RDA Board adjourned to the JPA meeting. JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY - PUBLIC APPEARANCE 21. City of Monterey Joint Powers Financing Authority Budget for 2011-2012 (Finance - 406-06) Action: Adopted JPA Resolution No. 029, adopting the Joint Powers Financing Authority budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12 Finance Director Rhoads presented the budget report. Chair Della Sala opened and closed public comments on the item, having no requests to speak. On a motion by District Member Sollecito, seconded by District Member Downey, and carried by the following vote, the Joint Powers Financing Authority adopted JPA Resolution No. 029, adopting the Joint Powers Financing Authority Budget for 2011-2012: AYES: 5 DIRECTORS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 DIRECTORS: None ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None ABSTAIN: 0 DIRECTORS: None RECUSED: 0 DIRECTORS:: None The JPA Board of Directors adjourned to a meeting of the Ocean View Community Services District. OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT - PUBLIC APPEARANCE 22. Ocean View Community Services District Budget for 2011-12 (Finance - 406-07) Action: Adopted CSD Resolution No. 013, adopting the Ocean View Community Services District budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12 Finance Director Rhoads presented the staff report. Chair Della Sala opened public comments on the item. Barbara Bass Evans, Save Our Waterfront Committee, reminded Council that an important part of this development is the preservation and restoration of the Stohan's building. She reviewed a report on the condition of the building. She asked Council to agendize an item to send a letter to alert the developer that the City requires him to make the repairs. Chief of Planning Rerig explained that the report Ms. Evans referenced is a list of repairs that was prepared by the property owner. Having no further requests to speak, Chair Della Sala closed public comment. On a motion by District Member Haferman, seconded by District Member Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the Community Services District Board approved the Ocean View Community Services District Budget for 2011-12: AYES: 5 DIRECTORS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 DIRECTORS: None ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None ABSTAIN: 0 DIRECTORS: None RECUSED: 0 DIRECTORS: None The OVCSD adjourned back to the City Council meeting. 9  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 PUBLIC APPEARANCE 23. 290 Figueroa Street; Receive Report and Recommendation from Planning Commission Regarding Proposal to Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for Lease of SP Passenger Depot (Plans and Public Works) (Plans & Public Works - 206-03) Action: Delayed the preparation and release of the RFP until completion of the Draft Waterfront Master Plan in August, and authorized the staff-recommended follow-on action items "a" through "e" in the staff report Property and Housing Manager Marvin presented the staff report. Mayor Della Sala opened the floor for public comments on the item. Robert Tereze, Robbie’s Seafood Company, made a suggestion on assisting the laid off tree crew in starting their own business. He supported going forward with soliciting proposals, and presented some suggestions for keeping the historic look and creating a fish market. Ellen Martin, First Night Monterey, read a letter into the record from the President of her Board, suggesting the creation of a community art and culture center. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala returned the discussion to the dais. Councilmember Selfridge disagreed with the Planning Commission recommendation, saying that she would like to release a request for proposals. It was moved by Councilmember Selfridge, and seconded by Councilmember Haferman, to receive the report and issue, right away, a Request for Proposal for lease of passenger depot. Councilmember Sollecito said that he believes it would be worth waiting until August, and Councilmember Downey agreed. Council discussed the activity of mending the fishing nets. Councilmember Haferman said that he believes we should get moving on this issue, but should wait for the Waterfront Committee plan that is due out in August. He said he would prefer to discuss the matter with the Waterfront subcommittee and come back with a recommendation. Councilmember Selfridge said that she is willing to wait until August. Councilmember Selfridge amended her motion to delay the preparation and release of the RFP until completion of the Draft Waterfront Master Plan in August, and authorize the staff- recommended follow-on action items "a" through "e" and the seconder agreed. The amended motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 24. Provide Direction on Whether to Expand the Transportation and Parking Study to Include an Interim Bus Rapid Transit line Along Del Monte Avenue (Plans & Public Works - 201-01) Action: Approved the expansion of the transportation and parking study to include an interim Bus Rapid Transit line along Del Monte Avenue Principal Planner Cole presented the staff report. Hunter Harvath, MST representative, explained that this is the first step to obtain a grant. Mayor Della Sala opened public comments on the item, and having no requests to speak, closed public comments. 10  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 On a motion by Councilmember Downey, seconded by Councilmember Selfridge, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved the expansion of the transportation and parking study to include an interim Bus Rapid Transit line along Del Monte Avenue: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Haferman clarified that the funding would come from the CIP budget. 25. Receive Policy Direction on the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club Lease and Review Draft Findings for Decision (Plans & Public Works - 904-18) Action: Confirmed previous policy direction and concurred with the proposed process to exercise the lease option (3-2; Downey, Selfridge voting no) City Manager Meurer introduced the item, and Chief of Planning and Engineering Rerig presented the staff report. Council discussed whether to appraise the property based on highest and best use or as a similar use as the current yacht club. Mayor Della Sala opened the floor for public comments. Joe Headley, Commodore of the Yacht Club, noted that the club serves many members of the community. He supported the staff recommendation. Frank Pierce, Yacht Club member, said that the club is a beginning point for learning and an opportunity for people to be out on the ocean. Carol Lieberman, Yacht Club member, spoke in support of the club and staff recommendation. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comment. Councilmember Downey said that she supports the Yacht Club, and she would like to know the fair market value of the property. On a motion by Councilmember Haferman, seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the City Council confirmed their previous direction and concurred with the process outlined by staff to exercise the option for the ground lease with the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club - Fisherman's Wharf #2, based on previous policy direction, including an appraisal for a yacht club use: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haferman, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Selfridge ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None OTHER BUSINESS 26. Sister City Relationship with Lankaran, Azerbaijan (City Council - ) Action: Approved the Sister City relationship with Lankaran Azerbaijan Councilmember Selfridge said that she does not yet know the dates when the guests from Lankaran will be here, and she would like to vote on this matter tonight. Mayor Della Sala opened and closed public comment, having no requests to speak. 11 City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 On a motion by Councilmember Selfridge, seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved the Sister City relationship with Lankaran, Azerbaijan: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haferman, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Sollecito referenced an article in the Monterey County Weekly about the loss of art classes and opportunities in Monterey. He reported on a partnership to create an arts district on Treasure Island in San Francisco, where a statue by Monterey artist Marco Cochran was recently unveiled. He noted that his niece was the model for the statue. He encouraged arts and culture in Monterey. Councilmember Haferman requested to agendize an item to discuss a referral to the Planning Commission of the Water District's policies on water credits. Councilmember Selfridge thank Janine Chicourrat, General Manager of Portola Hotel, for allowing the Merienda to move inside the hotel because of rain. She reported on the Police Department Town Hall and the ribbon cutting for Hartnell Gulch. She requested that the acquisition of Bayview School be agendized as soon as possible. Councilmember Downey agreed that Ms. Chicourrat was very gracious allowing the Merienda to move inside of the Portola Hotel. She reported on the Police Department Town Hall. She offered kudos to the Planning Department on all of the plans that they are working on. She thanked Deputy Police Chief Penko for his work on the Regional Taxi Authority. Ms. Downey asked for statistical information regarding consultant contracts. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Meurer reported that Councilmember Downey would miss the next two Council meetings, and he will be out on July 5th. He suggested cancelling the July 5th meeting and having a special afternoon and evening study session on July 27th. Councilmembers agreed. ADJOURNMENT Having no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Della Sala adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Bonnie Gawf Chuck Della Sala Director Information Resources / City Clerk Mayor 12