Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF MONTEREY Tuesday, June 17, 2014 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, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala Absent: None City Staff City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Information Resources/City Clerk, Present: Finance Director, Chief of Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance, Finance Director, Community Services Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Acting Human Resources Director, Senior Associate Planner, Principal Planner, Housing & Property Manager, Building Official, Human Resources Analyst, Principal Engineer, Communications and Outreach Manager, Assistant Finance Director, Senior Engineer CALL TO ORDER Mayor Della Sala called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. COUNCIL COMMENTS 1. Councilmember Haffa's Request to Agendize Consideration of Local Campaign Finance Reform (Haffa) Action: Agendized (3-2; Sollecito, Della Sala voting no) Councilmember Haffa asked Council to consider his request. Councilmember Sollecito raised a concern that wealthier candidates would have an advantage over others. The Mayor said that he is concerned that this is not one of the Council’s strategic initiatives and it will take staff time to agendize the matter. It was moved by Councilmember Haffa and seconded by Councilmember Selfridge to agendize this item. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Sollecito, Della Sala ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 2. Councilmember Selfridge's Request to Agendize Moving Council Comments to the Evening (Selfridge) Action: Agendized Councilmember Selfridge moved to agendize the item and Councilmember Downey seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, 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 17, 2014 Councilmember Selfridge thanked the Fire Association for putting on the outdoor movie showing of “Frozen.” She thanked the Dan and Lillian King Foundation for sponsoring the visit of the tall ship, the Irving Johnson, which is currently docked at Fisherman’s Wharf. Councilmember Downey welcomed Deputy City Manager Dino Pick to the City staff. She said that she has high hopes that the Finance Committee will work out well and said that she would like to extend it. She gave a brief report on a recent meeting with Marina Coast Water District and suggested that Council invite them to a Council meeting to give a presentation. Mayor Della Sala reported that he and Councilmember Selfridge attended a Governor’s Council meeting at Colton Hall last night regarding a possible BRAC round. He said that Monterey is making a good case for our military bases, and he applauded Governor Brown for taking initiative on this issue. PRESENTATIONS 3. Receive Report on the Peninsula Regional Violence and Narcotics Team (Police - 101-08) Action: Received report Seaside Task Force Commander Bruno Dias and Monterey Police Sergeant Bill Clark presented the report and answered Councilmembers’ questions. CONSENT ITEMS City Manager McCarthy said that he has requests to remove Items 5 and 8 from Consent. On a motion by Councilmember Downey, seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved the Consent Agenda, except Item 5 and Item 8, which were removed for a separate discussion: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Award of Contracts 4. Award a Contract for Construction of the Energy Conservation Measures at Presidio of Monterey Building 838 Project ***PMSA*** (Plans & Public Works - 807-02) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-115 C.S. Ordinances 5. 1st Reading to Amend City Code Section 31-3(D) to Authorize Hand Held Signs on City Property in Traditional Public Forum Locations; Amend City Code Section 31-3(E) to Prohibit Private Party Signs on City Property; Add Section 31-3(F) to Include a Message Substitution Clause; Add Section 31-3(G) to Address Banners Placed by the City on City Property; and Amend City Code Section 31-7 to Authorize a Sign Encroachment Permit (City Attorney - 701-11) Action: Removed from Consent; motion to pass ordinance to print failed (2-3; Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito voting no); continued to a future meeting 2 City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 City Attorney Davi presented the staff report and answered Councilmembers’ questions. Mayor Della Sala opened public comment on the item. Judy Karas urged Council to adopt the alternative, direct staff to review the matter and perhaps implement time limits. She said that she does not believe there is support for this. Anthony Lombardo, representing the Monterey Hyatt Regency, asked Council to support the staff recommendation that allows encroachment permits for property owners. Tom Rowley said that he does not believe that the Window on the Bay was created for the posting of signs, and he hopes that the proposed changes do not allow that. Nina Beety said that she fears that this limits public forums on public properties. She said that, as long as free standing signs are removed after a protest, they should be allowed. She opposed the ordinance. Jean Turner, Monterey resident, said that she would like to have an alternative considered. She said that the number of signs should be limited. Bill Weigle, Seaside resident, agreed with previous speakers who support an alternative. He voiced concerns regarding parades and said that Window on the Bay should be available for posting of temporary signs. Elliott Roberts, Civil Liberties Union of Monterey, said that many citizens have a concern about free speech along with the ACLU. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comment on the item. On question, Ms. Davi said that the ordinance would not affect parades, but would prohibit any posted temporary signs or crosses on Window on the Bay. Councilmember Downey said that this ordinance would clean up the city and protect citizens. It was moved by Councilmember Downey, and seconded by Mayor Della Sala to pass the ordinance to print. Councilmember Haffa said that he recognizes a legitimate aesthetic concern. He said that he could support an alternative approach of a time limit and allowing temporary signs with an attendant nearby. On question, Ms. Davi said that the ordinance could be amended to exempt non-commercial messages within “X” number of feet of an attendant. Councilmember Sollecito said that if people stood by a sign in shifts it could remain for many days. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Della Sala NOES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None It was moved by Councilmember Haffa to prohibit signs on Window on the Bay, Colton Hall lawn, Lake Elestero, and along Fremont, to limit posting temporary signage to four weeks beginning in October, and attended temporary ground mounted signs would be permitted for no more than eight hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. On question, Councilmember Haffa said that his intent would be to make the time limit reasonable. Councilmembers discussed giving direction regarding the distance from the sign the attendant would have to be. 3  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilmember Downey, and seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, to continue the item to a future meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Resolutions 6. Approve Additions, Deletions, and Modifications to City of Monterey Records Retention / Disposition Schedule (Information Resources - 104-03) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-116 C.S 7. Authorize Waiver of Fees for Rotary International District 5240 for Use of the Recreation Trail for a Family Poker Bike/Run/Walk to End Polio Fundraising Event (Recreation & Community Services - 302-06) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-117 C.S 8. Authorize a New Lease with Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club for Premises on Municipal Wharf No. 2 (Plans & Public Works - 206-03) Action: Removed from Consent; discussed; adopted Resolution No. 14-118 C.S Property and Housing Manager Marvin presented the staff report. Mayor Della Sala opened public comment on the item. Noting that he has not seen the appraisal, Nelson Vega said that the fifty cent per square foot rent appears that it could be a gift of public funds. He urged Council to look at the highest and best use of the space. Sam Rashkin, economic development consultant, said that it is very difficult to compare a submerged ground lease with a typical ground lease. He said that he believes this is market rent for this type of lease. Dave Blaskovich, Commodore of the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club, said that this is a win-win position for both parties. He supported the staff recommendation. Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis, President of the Fisherman’s Wharf Association, supported the recommendation, saying that the Yacht Club is an important business to the Wharf. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comment on the item. It was moved by Councilmember Sollecito, and seconded by Councilmember Haffa, to adopt Resolution No. 14-118 C.S. authorizing a new lease with the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club for premises on Municipal Wharf No. 2: Councilmember Haffa suggested that the appraisal be released after action has been taken, and the City Attorney said that it would be a public record after the action is completed. Councilmember Downey said that she would like to hear an opinion from a real estate attorney before making a decision. The motion carried by the following vote: 4  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Other 9. Authorize Dino Pick to Serve as a Real Property Negotiator on Behalf of the City (Plans & Public Works - 206-03) Action: Authorized ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS Tom Rowley said that he had been following the water front plan, but was frustrated that the Commission listens but does not hear. He said that transparency requires disclosure, but not regulation. He said that regulating political statements can be tricky and expensive. He recommended leaving the sign ordinance as is. A gentleman representing Aguajito Oaks requested that Monterey get involved with a grading project that was approved by Monterey County. He said that the design approval is being heard tomorrow. He asked that the City of Monterey work with the county regarding the grading and drainage issues. Mayor Della Sala explained that the City Council could not take up the issue tonight because it is not agendized. He urged the gentleman to speak at the County meeting tomorrow. Sam Rashkin, representing Mohr Imports, voiced concerns regarding a letter received by the business in May. He asked to meet with staff to discuss the matter. City Manager McCarthy said that there is more information and he will be happy to meet with Mr. Rashkin to review the timeline. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comment and called a recess at 5:32 p.m., noting that the remainder of the afternoon items would be taken up during the evening session and closed session items would be heard at an adjourned meeting next Tuesday. Mayor Della Sala reconvened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. WATER UPDATE Executive Director Cullem reported that SB 936 has passed the Senate and is being taken up by the Assembly. He said that the Authority and Water Management District are tracking the progress of the water bond slated to go before the voters in November. He reported on MRWPCA’s progress on an agreement with the Salinas Valley Ag interests on its Pure Water Monterey project. He said that the Water Authority, Cal Am, and other members of the CPUC Settlement Agreement are working together to position the State Water Resources Control Board for petition the SWRCB for a two-year time extension to the current CDO deadline of December 31, 2016. Mr. Cullem reported that the Board has contracted for the desal project value engineering study to identify additional project short and long term cost savings. In response to questions about how Cal Am distributes its costs, he said that Cal Am will return to brief the City Council at a later date. Executive Director Cullem reviewed the FY 2014-15 proposed budget as compared to the current FY 2013-14 budget and answered Councilmembers’ questions. 5  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 On question, Mayor Della Sala explained the intent behind the formation of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority and that it is not intended to continue to be an ongoing bureaucracy. He noted that there is a provision for a weighted vote, but the Authority has never needed to use it because they have always been able to reach consensus. Mr. Cullem described the political authority of the six mayors speaking as a group. Mayor Della Sala opened public comment. Nelson Vega said that the Water Authority is making good progress on this issue. He said that the public that voted down the dam years ago must take their share of the blame for the water situation. He said that the Authority must be funded in order to save the cost that would be incurred if the CDO goes into effect. Tom Rowley said that the Water Management District did not do a good job of promoting projects, which caused them to be voted down. He said that the Mayors have done a good job of moving this forward. Mr. Rowley suggested that after the desal project is built, the Water Management District should be restructured to have a representative from each of the six cities and the Water Authority disbanded. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Della Sala reopened public comments. Jerilyn Crivello thanked the City and people in the audience who came to La Merienda this year. Nina Beety said that trees are splitting, people are suffering various maladies and pets are getting sick and dying because of SmartMeters and hot spots. She said that the City’s consideration of cell towers is an assault, and if she is assaulted she will defend herself. She voiced concerns that radiation from Fukushima is killing sea life. Tom Hamrick voiced concerns regarding the lack of data from AT&T for the choice of the location of a cell tower on Munras rather than alternative sites. Maya Pollack said that as much as she values her cell phone, she does not want to see a tower on a corner of her neighborhood. She asked Council to encourage an alternate location. Naomi Pollack voiced concerns about the proposal for AT&T to place a cell tower on Munras. She suggested placing the tower at Del Monte Center. Sandy Solitario opposed the placement of the cell tower at 1340 Munras. Natalie Blum said that she lives about 50-60 feet from the proposed cell tower site, and she believes that it is an inappropriate site. Bill Solitario said that there are many cell phone companies, and all have located their towers in favored areas, except AT&T. He asked Council to direct AT&T to find a favored area. Sam Rashkin said that he would like to help solve some of the problems caused for area businesses by the City. He asked Council to insure that the damage caused to the Mercurio family does not happen again. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comments. Ms. Nina Beety requested to speak on Item 19 at this time, saying that remaining in the building is making her ill. The City Attorney offered to obtain medical assistance and Ms. Beety declined. The Mayor said that someone would call Ms. Beety when the item is taken up, and she agreed to return at that time. PUBLIC HEARING 10. Confirm Alvarado Street Maintenance District 85-1 Area and Assessment Proposed in Engineer's Report (Plans & Public Works - 407-08) Action: Held Public Hearing; adopted Resolution No. 14-119 C.S Senior Engineer Krebs presented the staff report. Mayor Della Sala opened the public hearing, had no requests to speak, and closed the hearing. 6  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 It was moved by Councilmember Downey, and seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, to adopt Resolution 14-119 C.S. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 11. Confirm Calle Principal Maintenance District 00-1 Area and Assessment Proposed in Engineer's Report (Plans & Public Works - 407-08) Action: Held Public Hearing; considered protests; tabulated ballots; adopted Resolution No. 14-120 C.S Senior Engineer Krebs presented the staff report, explaining that the proposal is to raise the assessment amount this year, so it requires a vote. Mayor Della Sala opened the Public Hearing. Jerilyn Crivello said that she cannot see the benefits of this assessment district. She asked Council to exclude her non-profit foundation from the district. Having no further requests to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Downey, seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, approved the staff recommendation: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, 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 8:04 p.m. while Information Resources Director/City Clerk Gawf tallied the votes. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Ms. Gawf announced the results that the assessment had passed with a majority of 43% yes votes and 29% no votes. On a motion by Councilmember Sollecito, seconded by Councilmember Downey, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution 14-120 C.S.: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 12. Continue to Levy Assessments on Lodging Businesses within the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (MCTID) (Finance - 407-08) Action: Held Public Hearing; adopted Resolution No. 14-121 C.S Finance Director Forbis presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing, had no requests to speak, and closed the hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sollecito, and seconded by Councilmember Haffa, to adopt Resolution 14-121 C.S. The motion carried by the following vote: 7  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 13. Consider Planning Commission Recommendation to Approve the 2014/2015 One-Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, Authorize Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Consider Successor Housing Agency (SHA) Approval of the 2014/2015 Successor Housing Agency Housing Program Budget (Plans & Public Works - 201-09) Action: Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-122 C.S, approving FY 2014/15 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of CDBG funds and authorized submittal to HUD; approved FY 2014/15 SHA housing program and budget Property and Housing Manager Marvin presented the staff report and answered Councilmembers’ questions. Mayor Della Sala opened the Public Hearing. Lynne Young, Josephine Kerns Pool, thanked the City Council and staff for their recommendation of a grant. Phillip Geiger, Legal Services for Seniors, thanked the Council for their past support and thanked the committee for their grant recommendation. Cark Brickenstein, Salvation Army of the Monterey Peninsula, thanked the Council and staff for the opportunity. Tom Rowley suggested that the Council review a program to liquidate the Del Monte Beach units in favor of another more favorable location for affordable units. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed the hearing. On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-122 C.S, approving FY 2014/15 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of CDBG funds and authorized submittal to HUD; and approved FY 2014/15 SHA housing program and budget: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None PUBLIC APPEARANCE 14. Receive Report on Current Status of Lease Activity on Wharf I and Wharf II and Authorize Staff to Reconfigure Wharf II Warehouse Spaces (Plans & Public Works - 206-03) Action: Received report and authorized staff to reconfigure the Wharf II warehouse space Administrative Analyst Aldrete presented the staff report and answered Councilmembers’ questions. Mayor Della Sala opened public comments on the item. Anthony Lombardo, Monterey Fish Company and Del Mar Seafood, said that they plan to work with the staff to devise a configuration to allow a more efficient and economically sustainable business climate. He expressed a desire to bring lease negotiations to closure. Sam Rashkin reviewed the history of lease renewals for Wharf businesses. He asked Council to commit to completing lease negotiations within thirty days so pending remodels can move forward. 8  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Daniel Higuera, Liberty Fish Company, asked Council to conclude the lease negotiations as soon as possible. Dave Duvall, Liberty Fish Market, said that his family have been good stewards of the property and asked Council to offer them an appropriate lease. Gino Pennisi, Gino’s Seafoods, said that no having a lease is costing him money. He said that they need more space for a public ice house and a lease renewal. Giuseppe Pennisi spoke about the fishing industry in Monterey, and said that his family is the only one that has trawlers and produces fresh local fish for the residents. Dutch Meyer, Monterey Bay Sailing, reviewed terms of his lease, saying that the terms are too strict and unfair. Nelsie Montez continued with comments regarding the Monterey Bay Sailing lease. She asked that their business be treated the same as other nearby businesses. Sal Tedesco, Taqueria owner, asked Council to address the leases soon. Ben Balesteri applauded the Council. He said that he enjoys working on the Wharf, and he asked Council to address the leases as soon as possible. Sam Balesteri said that the City of Monterey thrives both directly and indirectly as a result of the businesses on the Wharf. He asked the Council and staff to complete the lease negotiations. Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis encouraged the Council to negotiate the 2014 leases as quickly as possible, as it is difficult to operate under the current uncertainty. Tom Rowley, Fisherman’s Flats resident, said that the Wharf is a major attraction, and he asked that Council not to reduce the parking in that area, as is being proposed by the Planning Commission. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comment. It was moved by Mayor Della Sala, and seconded by Councilmember Haffa to direct staff to reconfigure the Wharf I warehouse space to create potential new leases. Councilmember Selfridge offered an amendment to give Council the ability to look at the reconfiguration by bringing it back to the council. Mayor Della Sala agreed with the sentiment, saying that he does not believe it is necessary to amend the motion in that manner. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 15. Authorize Security in the Amount of $1,343,207 in Favor of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Ensure the City’s Completion of the Low and Moderate-Income Housing Project on the 600 Block of Van Buren Street (Plans & Public Works - 201-09) Action: Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-123 C.S Property and Housing Manager Marvin presented the staff report. Mayor Della Sala opened public comment on the item. Nelson Vega said that cities should not get involved in providing housing. He admonished the Council for taking the funds and not developing the project. With no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comment on the item. It was moved by Councilmember Sollecito, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 14-123 C.S., authorizing security in the amount of $1,343,207 in favor of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to ensure the City’s completion of the low and moderate-income housing project on the 600 Block of Van Buren Street: 9  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, 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 9:51 p.m., then reconvened at 9:57 p.m. 16. Adopt a Resolution Approving New Fees and Updates to Existing Fees (Finance – 407-06) Action: Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-124 C.S Assistant Finance Director Porter presented the staff report and answered Councilmembers’ questions. Mayor Della Sala opened public comment on the item. Nelson Vega asked the Council not to raise the fees and listed several taxes paid by individuals. He asked to see the formula that derived the fees. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comment, noting that these are fees paid by users of specific services. On a motion by Mayor Della Sala, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-124 C.S. to achieve improved cost recovery for selected services by adding new fees and adjusting fees to cover the cost of providing the service: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 17. Adopt the 2014/2015 Proposed Operating Budget (Finance – 406-03) Action: Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-125 C.S Finance Director Forbis and Assistant Finance Director Porter presented the staff report and answered Councilmembers’ questions. Councilmembers discussed the grant requests. Councilmember Downey expressed concerns regarding funding for infrastructure. Mayor Della Sala opened public comments on the item. Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis, President of Fisherman’s Wharf Association, asked Council to consider refunding $25,000 to the Fisherman’s Wharf Association to cover fifty percent of up to $50,000 of their advertising expenses annually. John Castagna, Library Board Chair, thanked Council for supporting the Library. As a private citizen he asked Council to support $5,000 for United Way’s 2-1-1 fund. Ellen Martin, Executive Director of First Night, asked Council to continue to fund the First Night New Year’s event. Nelson Vega agreed with the City Manager that one-time money should be used to increase the reserve. He asked where the additional money is going and if it is going to employee compensation. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public comments. It was moved by Mayor Della Sala, and seconded by Councilmember Haffa to approve expenditures for United Way ($4,000), OMBA in-kind support for the Fourth of July Parade ($8,122), and United Way 2-1-1 ($5,000). The motion carried by the following vote: 10  City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None On a motion by Councilmember Selfridge, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved setting aside $30,000 for events and $18,000 in- kind contribution plus $20,000 to support First Night Monterey: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmembers agreed that they did not support spending $2500 for Panetta Series tickets. On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Sollecito, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No 14-125 C.S. approving the 2014-15 Operating Budget, as amended: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 18. Adopt FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Plans & Public Works - 406-03) Action: No action taken; will be discussed at the July 1, 2014 Council meeting 19. Adopt FY 2014/2015 Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) (Plans & Public Works - 406- 03) Action: No action taken; will be discussed at the July 1, 2014 Council meeting JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY - PUBLIC APPEARANCE 20. Approve and Adopt the Joint Powers Financing Authority Budget for 2014-2015 (Finance - 406-03) Action: No action taken; will be discussed at the July 1, 2014 Council meeting OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT - PUBLIC APPEARANCE 21. Approve and Adopt the Ocean View Community Services District Budget for 2014-2015 (Finance - 406-03) Action: Action: No action taken; will be discussed at the July 1, 2014 Council meeting CITY MANAGER REPORTS Due to the lateness of the hour, there was no report. 11 City Council Minutes Tuesday, June 17, 2014 ADJOURNMENT At 10:55 p.m., Council adjourned the meeting, adjourning the closed session portion of the meeting to Tuesday, June 24 at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Bonnie Gawf Chuck Della Sala Director of Information Resources / City Clerk Mayor 12