Mayor's Subcommittee Meeting

CITY OF MONTEREY Mayor and Commission Chairs Subcommittee Meeting April 11, 2011 Minutes Attendees: Mayor Della Sala, Vice Mayor Haferman, ARC Chair Davis, CHMCAC Chair Mckenzie, HPC Chair Myles, LB Chair Roberson, NIP Spokesperson Heuer, PRC Chair Menendez-Herbst, PC Chair Widmar, Deputy City Manager, Information Resources Director/City Clerk, City Attorney, Community Service/Library Director, Parks & Recreation Supervisor Mayor Della Sala called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. 1. Architectural Review Committee (ARC) ARC Chair Davis spoke of a variety of improvements to Wharf 2. Colton Hall Museum & Cultural Arts Commission (CHMCAC) CHMCAC Chair McKenzie spoke of a variety of changes and plans to the Museum and the Commissions programs. 3. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) HPC Chair Myles spoke about how the City can to support State Parks in the preservation of Monterey's Historic Resources. He stated he is glad to report how well the commission works together and that they are taking the initiate to look to see how they can help support and find resources to keep the historic parks open. He cited a few examples, asking the City and boards to think outside to box to find a solution. 4. Library Board (LB) LB Chair Roberson talked about how they actively engage to increase endowment funds. He talked about contacting former donors, hosting new and interesting events, etc. He stated the House and Garden tour is March 15th. 5. Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Committee NIP Spokesperson Heuer provides an update on the NIP process as of April 11th. He talked about the allocation process and brought a stack of projects that are currently being reviewed. He gave a brief explanation on the steps to choosing the projects for selection and noted that 2 years worth of projects will be reviewed. He closed by saying March 28th is the voting meeting. 6. Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) PRC Chair Menendez-Herbst provided an update on Summer Recreation Activities, noting that as always they will have a variety of classes for summer and fall and that registration begins the 25th of April. She said PRC is looking at the new mission statement. 7. Planning Commission (PC) PC Chair Widmar spoke about the Waterfront Master Plan.  CITY OF MONTEREY Mayor and Commission Chairs Subcommittee Meeting April 11, 2011 Minutes 8. Mayor Mayor Della Sala spoke about the budget process, providing information on eliminations, State take-aways, and how the City must deal with a large budget gap. Mayor Della Sala stated the City is trying to wrap this up by the May 17th meeting in order to possibly hold public forums to get feedback from the public about layoffs. He noted that laid off employees will be given a 60 day notification and there will be bumping rights and transfers from different depts. He stressed this is the most difficult budget that the City has had in reason past. Having no more business the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 1:10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Senior Assistant City Clerk