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Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · April 26, 2012

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MINUTES NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE Project Selection Meeting Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA NIP Representatives & Aguajito Oaks NIP Rep Morgan Alternates Present: Aguajito Oaks NIP Alt Baldwin Alta Mesa NIP Rep Heuer Alta Mesa NIP Alt Panetta Casanova-Oak Knoll NIP Rep Ruccello Casanova Oak-Knoll NIP Alt Carlsen Casanova Oak-Knoll NIP Alt Brassfield Deer Flats NIP Rep Pollacci Del Monte Beach NIP Rep Fields Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande NIP Rep Alley Fisherman Flats NIP Alt Smith Monterey Vista NIP Rep Jannasch New Monterey NIP Rep Dwight Oak Grove NIP Rep DiMaggio Oak Grove NIP Alt Green Old Town NIP Rep Harrison Skyline Forest NIP Alt Wilson Villa Del Monte NIP Rep Mass-Baldwin Staff Members Present: NIP Staff Coordinator Reeves, Principal Engineer McMinn, Parks Operations Manager Marcuzzo, Transportation Planner Green, Volunteer Stafford, Engineering Technician Mautner, Accounting Specialist Connolly, Recording Secretary Allen CALL TO ORDER NIP Staff Coordinator Reeves called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Thirteen neighborhoods were represented, with Skyline Ridge not represented. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Reeves opened Public Comments. Libby Downey, speaking as one Council person, said there have never been better projects than there are this year, and that she applauds the Committee for looking globally at the city as well as at projects for individual neighborhoods. Uwe Grobecker, owner of Santa Lucia Café, thanked the Committee for funding the three lights in Griffin Plaza last year, and said he hopes a project will be approved in the coming years to install the fountain that was part of the original plan for the park. Seeing no further requests to speak, Mr. Reeves closed Public Comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 23, 2012 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 Sharon Dwight made a motion to approve the February 23, 2012 minutes as submitted. Merrily Alley seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. 2. March 29, 2012 Hank Smith made a motion to approve the March 29, 2012 minutes as amended. Rick Heuer seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. 3. April 5, 2012 Sharon Dwight made a motion to approve the April 5, 2012 minutes as amended. Olivia Morgan seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 4. Verify NIP Participants Have Attended or Viewed the Three NIP Project Review Meetings Mr. Reeves verified that all participants in project selection had viewed or listened to the meeting recordings they had missed. He also confirmed that no Committee member had an identified conflict of interest with any of this year’s proposed projects. 5. Explain Voting Process Mr. Reeves explained the voting process and the steps that would occur for each round of voting, including soliciting public comment for project support. 6. NIP Financial Report Mr. Reeves reported that the estimated funding for the FY2012/13 program was $2,810,000 after the overhead was subtracted, and that the at large funds are $2,639,812 after base allocations are deducted. He said that there is $445,877 in existing contingency funds. NIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 7. NIP Spokesperson Reports Spokesperson Heuer said that he had nothing to report, and Alternate Spokespersons Ruccello and Dwight had nothing to report. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 8. Voting Process for FY 2011/12 NIP Program Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 2 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 Mr. Heuer asked for confirmation that written approval had been obtained for those projects that required approval from property owners and other jurisdictions. He explained that projects without the required written approval were not valid for NIP consideration. Mr. Stafford reported that he had not heard from MPSUD, so Mr. Heuer said MV-03 Monte Vista School Replace Play Equipment Rubber Surface was therefore not valid and must be removed from the project list. Mr. Ruccello asked if the City had written approval from the Army regarding NM-20 Hawthorne/Bolio Bike/Ped Ramp. Transportation Planner Green reported that Presidio staff were reviewing the plans, but had not submitted their approval letter yet. Mr. Heuer said that the project was not valid and must be removed from the list. The Committee concurred that MV-03 and NM-20 were removed from the project list. Sharon Dwight confirmed that the city does have the Memo of Understanding from Monterey Peninsula College for CW-12 CERT Box Relocation. a Public Comment Mr. Reeves opened Public Comments. Colleen Sullivan, Old Town Neighborhood Association (OTNA) member, spoke in support of OT-01 Franklin/Larkin ADA Ramps, a project that is a component of the Old Town Area Plan, CW-02 Sollecito Ball Park Infield Artificial Turf, CW-03 Dennis the Menace Park Replace Moon Bridge, CW-05 El Estero Lake Edge Improvements PH V and CW-07 Dennis the Menace Walkway/Access Improvements PH II. Mary Ann Finocchi, OTNA board member, said the association supports OT-01 and CW-02, and that she supports CW-03, CW-04 Dredging Lagunita Mirada, CW-05, CW-07, CW-10 CERT Box Repair, and CW-12 CERT Box Relocation. Michele Knight, Cannery Row Business Association, spoke in support of NM-18 Rec Trail/Cannery Row Crossings Phase I. Megan Tolbert, Monterey Green Action member and Monterey resident, spoke in support of NM-20 Hawthorne/Bolio Bike/Ped Ramp and questioned the requirement for written approval from the military since the project was approved back in 2009 and there should be documented support from the military from that time. Michael Groves, Head Baseball Coach of Monterey High School, spoke in support of CW-02 Sollecito Ball Park Infield Artificial Turf. He said he was speaking for a large group in the audience, approximately 27 people when asked for a show of hands. He said the birds presented an ongoing health issue on the baseball field and the surface of the field presents a safety issue to all those who play ball on the field. He said the bid for the project is $190,000, and the remainder of the funds will be raised in the upcoming fiscal year. Robert Kuhry, Monterey resident, spoke in support of NM-20 and said he was disappointed that the project was removed from consideration, as it benefits residents of Monterey and Pacific Grove. Chuck Hurd, family member of property owners on Hawthorne, spoke in opposition to NM-20 as it will be disruptive to the neighborhood, it is too expensive, and that it is not inconvenient for cyclists to use the Rec Trail. Anne Washburn, Friends of the Library member, spoke in support of CW-22 Library Study/Group Area. Gary Carlsen, speaking as a Casanova Oak Knoll resident, spoke in support of COK-02 Casanova Melway Exit Crosswalk/ADA Access to provide safety for the elderly and handicapped in the neighborhood. Matthew Sundt, Monterey resident, Velo Club Monterey President and TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee member, asked for approval of NM-20 Hawthorne/Bolio Bike/Ped Ramp with a proviso that the letter of approval from the Army be obtained before the project could commence. Mike Sovereign, Friends of the Library President, spoke in support of CW-22. Lee Whitney, Glenwood resident, spoke in support of CW-12 CERT Box Relocation to Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 3 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 remove the CERT box from the flood zone. Alina Hurd, family member of property owners on Hawthorne, said her mother was instrumental in keeping Hawthorne closed and asked that an alternative be considered such as opening Pine Street. Seeing no further requests to speak, Mr. Reeves closed Public Comments. b Neighborhood Representative Comment and Base Allocation Funding Requests (Fully Funded) The Committee members stated their neighborhood’s priorities and base allocation amounts for the projects they support. Rick Heuer made a motion to apply all of Glenwood base allocation of $9,345 and $655 of Alta Mesa base allocation to fully fund CW-12 CERT Box Relocation for $10,000. Sharon Dwight seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Richard Ruccello made a motion to apply $500 of Casanova Oak Knoll base allocation to fully fund COK-01 CONA Park Center Radio Room. Sharon Dwight seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Hans Jannasch said he would fully fund MV-02 Logan One Way Study with Monterey Vista base allocation. He said the estimate for MV-16 Via Gayuba Sidewalk Initial Funding was revised to $120,000 for matching funds to apply for a Safe Routes to School grant and the estimate for MV-01 Via Paraiso Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk/Ramp was revised to $150,000 to cover sidewalk from Via Gayuba to the tennis courts, but not extended to Herrmann Drive. Rick Heuer made a motion to apply $5,000 of Monterey Vista base allocation to fully fund MV-02 Logan One Way Study. Merrily Alley seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Rick Heuer made a motion to apply $3,000 of New Monterey base allocation to fully fund NM-01 Base Radio/Tower Upgrades. Sharon Dwight seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Rick Heuer made a motion to apply $15,000 of New Monterey base allocation to fully fund NM-12 Oak Newton Park Security Light Replacement. Mark Pollacci seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Sharon Dwight made a motion to apply $10,000 of New Monterey base allocation to fully fund NM-13 Archer Park Walkway Improvements. Mark Pollacci seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Ms. Dwight said she would apply $3,578 of New Monterey base allocation towards DMB- 02 DMB Boardwalk Replacement Phase II and Jayme Fields confirmed she would apply all of Del Monte Beach’s base allocation to fully fund the project. Rick Heuer made a motion to apply $3,922 of Del Monte Beach base allocation and Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 4 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 $3,578 of New Monterey base allocation to fully fund DMB-02 DMB Boardwalk Replacement Phase II for $7,500. Sharon Dwight seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Mark Pollacci said he would apply all of Deer Flats base allocation of $4,050 towards DF- 02 Deer Flats Park Replace Swing. Ms. Dwight said she would apply $2,450 of New Monterey base allocation towards the project to fully fund it. Sharon Dwight made a motion to apply $4,050 of Deer Flats base allocation and $2,450 of New Monterey base allocation to fully fund DF-02 Deer Flats Park Replace Swing for $6,500. Olivia Morgan seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Tom DiMaggio made a motion to apply $4,000 of Oak Grove base allocation to fully fund OG-06 Lake St Storm Drain Repair and $5,000 of Oak Grove base allocation to fully fund OG-07 Aguajito/7th to Lake El Estero Storm Drain Repair. Rick Heuer seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Merrily Alley made a motion to apply $7,000 of Del Monte Grove base allocation to fully fund DMG-02 DMG Ramona Neighborhood Entry Sign. Rick Heuer seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. The Committee members stated their neighborhood’s project priorities and base allocation amounts for the projects their neighborhoods support. Richard Ruccello, said as a co-founder of NIP, the Committee has evolved over the years and that it is important to provide continuity in leadership by training the alternates so that they can step in. He urged NIP Representatives to have their alternates participate in voting night to better understand the negotiation process, and that this was a good year to do so. Alternate Gary Carlsen replaced Representative Richard Ruccello representing Casanova Oak Knoll. The Committee members added their base allocations to the voting sheets. c Select Projects by Voting Round One Selection 1. CW-02 Sollecito Ball Park Infield Artificial Turf: $125,000, 81 points Base Allocation: Casanova Oak Knoll $2,390 Monterey Vista $2,500 Oak Grove $2,815 Old Town $1,150 2. NM-02 David/Terry Extended Curbs, Crosswalk & Median Phase II: $65,000, 61 points Base Allocation: New Monterey $1,000 Skyline Forest $500 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 5 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 3. COK-02 Casanova Melway Exit Crosswalk/ADA Access: $215,000, 53 points Base Allocation Casanova Oak Knoll $10,000 Skyline Forest $500 4. AM-03 Don Dahvee Greenbelt Fuel Reduction: $25,000, 46 points Base Allocation: Alta Mesa $4,402 Skyline Forest $500 5. OT-01 Franklin/Larkin ADA Ramps: $138,000, 45 points Base Allocation: Old Town $23,000 Skyline Forest $500 6. MV-04 Via Paraiso Park Small Play Equipment Replacement: $35,000, 34 points Base Allocation: Monterey Vista $2,500 Skyline Forest $500 7. SF-01 Skyline Forest Greenbelt Fuel Reduction: $50,000, 34 points Base Allocation: Skyline Forest $500 Skyline Ridge $1,250 8. DMG-01 Ramona Entry Island: $37,000, 32 points Base Allocation: Del Monte Grove – LG $2,570 Skyline Forest $500 9. CW-22 Library Study/Group Area: $40,000, 32 points Base Allocation: None 10. CW-01 Monterey Sports Center Recoat Pool Deck: $35,000, 25 points Base Allocation: None Sharon Dwight suggested that Skyline Ridge’s base carryover of $1,250 be applied to SF-01 Skyline Forest Greenbelt Fuel Reduction and the Committee concurred. Mr. Reeves reported that the remaining balance after Round One was $1,895,889. Mr. Reeves opened Public Comments for Round Two. Lee Whitney thanked the Committee on behalf of the Glenwood neighborhood for approving CW-12 CERT Box Relocation, a project that benefits ten neighborhoods. Mary Ann Finocchi thanked the Committee for approving OT-01 Franklin/Larkin ADA Ramps, and spoke in support of CW-03 Dennis the Menace Park Replace Moon Bridge, CW-07 Dennis the Menace Walkway/Access Improvements PH II, and CW-05 El Estero Lake Edge Improvements PH V. Michele Knight spoke in support of NM-18 Rec Trail/Cannery Row Crossings Phase I to promote safety for bikers and pedestrians. Michael Groves thanked the Committee for support of CW-02 Sollecito Ball Park Infield Artificial Turf and thanked Doug Stafford for his help and support of the project. He congratulated Louie Marcuzzo on his new position as Parks Operations Manager. Richard Ruccello, speaking as a Casanova Oak Knoll resident, spoke in support of CW-10 CERT Box Repair and COK-03 CONA Park Picnic Area Improvements. Seeing no further requests to speak Mr. Reeves closed Public Comments. The Committee members gave thanks for approved projects that they and their neighborhoods support and spoke of the remaining projects they support. Ms. Dwight questioned the need to approve a contingency fund. Rick Heuer and Mr. Reeves agreed that additional funds are not Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 6 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 necessary for the next year. Rick Heuer made a motion not to provide a contingency fund for FY2012/13. Tom DiMaggio seconded the motion. The motion was approved by thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Forest absent. Representative Richard Ruccello replaced Alternate Gary Carlsen representing Casanova Oak Knoll. Round Two Selection 1. VDM-01 Ramona/Neighborhood Sidewalk Repair: $60,000, 57 points Base Allocation: Villa Del Monte $16,002 2. AO-01 109 Littlefield Rd Storm Drain Rehab: $3,700, 54 points Base Allocation: Aguajito Oaks $765 3. SF-02 Wyndemere Lower Canyon Drainage Phase I: $235,000, 53 points Base Allocation: Skyline Forest $1,395 4. COK-03 CONA Park Picnic Area Improvements: $35,000, 47 points Base Allocation: Casanova Oak Knoll $1,000 5. DF-03 Deer Stalker Path Cross Gutters: $45,000, 47 points Base Allocation: Skyline Forest $500 6. OG-01 Aguajito/10th St Sidewalk/ADA Ramp: $30,000, 47 points Base Allocation: Oak Grove $3,000 7. FF-01 1430 Augusta Outfall Rehab: $15,000, 43 points Base Allocation: Fisherman Flats $3,607 8. AM-01 Don Dahvee to DMC Path Improvement $53,000, 42 points Base Allocation: None 9. NM-03 Taylor Hoffman Archer Walkway Repair: $122,000, 41 points Base Allocation: New Monterey $1,000 10. CW-10 CERT Box Repair: $10,000, 33 points Base Allocation: None Mr. Reeves reported that the remaining balance after Round Two was $1,317,458. Mr. Reeves opened Public Comments for Round Three. Mary Ann Finocchi spoke in support of the two projects for Dennis the Menace Park. Colleen Sullivan spoke in support of CW-05 El Estero Lake Edge Improvements PH V. Seeing no further requests to speak, Mr. Reeves closed Public Comments. The Committee members gave thanks for approved projects in their neighborhoods and spoke of the remaining projects they support. Alternate Mike Brassfield replaced Representative Richard Ruccello representing Casanova Oak Knoll. Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 7 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 Round Three Selection 1. NM-18 Rec Trail/Cannery Row Crossings Phase I: $70,000, 76 points Base Allocation: New Monterey $872 2. NM-10 Scholze Park Streetscape Improvements: $185,000, 67 points Base Allocation: New Monterey $1,000 3. CW-03 Dennis the Menace Park Replace Moon Bridge: $50,000, 62 points Base Allocation: Downtown $1,185 4. CW-08 Monterey Bay Park Seat Wall/Irrigation: $16,500, 57 points Base Allocation: None 5. OG-04 Oak Grove 4th 1100 Block Drainage Improvements: $55,000, 52 points Base Allocation: Oak Grove $5,500 6. VDM-04 Palo Verde/Lake Del Monte Storm Drain Repair: $36,000, 51 points Base Allocation: None 7. CW-07 Dennis the Menace Walkway/Access Improvements PH II: $65,000, 46 points Base Allocation: None 8. FF-02 FF Replace Catch Basins: $46,000, 42 points Base Allocation: None 9. AO-02 Hooper Ln Resurfacing: $19,000, 36 points Base Allocation: None 10. MV-16 Via Gayuba Sidewalk (Mar Vista/Colton): $120,000, 33 points Base Allocation: Monterey Vista $2,500 Rick Heuer made a motion to apply Downtown’s base allocation of $1,185 towards CW-03 Dennis the Menace Park Replace Moon Bridge. Sharon Dwight seconded the motion. The motion was approved by twelve Representatives, with Merrily Alley voting no, and Skyline Forest absent. Mr. Reeves reported that the remaining balance after Round Three was $664,830. Mr. Reeves opened Public Comments for Round Four. Michele Knight thanked the Committee for approving NM-18 Rec Trail/Cannery Row Crossings Phase I and said the project would enhance the entire town. Mary Ann Finocchi thanked the Committee for approving the two Dennis the Menace Park projects and asked that they approve CW-05 El Estero Lake Edge Improvements PH V. Richard Ruccello, speaking as a resident, asked for support of COK-04 41 Melway Cir Storm Drain Repair and CW-05. Doug Stafford, Monterey resident, said Louie Marcuzzo is taking his place as Park Operations Manger. He spoke in support of CW-19 Jacks Ball Field Light Upgrade and Parks and Recreation Commission’s priority project CW-09 El Estero Park Replace Exercise Course Equipment. Seeing no further requests to speak, Mr. Reeves closed Public Comments. Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 8 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 The Committee members gave thanks for approved projects and spoke of the remaining projects they support. Richard Ruccello left the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Round Four Selection 1. COK-04 41 Melway Cir Storm Drain Repair: $30,000, 77 points Base Allocation: None 2. CW-19 Jacks Ball Field Light Upgrade: $159,000, 75 points Base Allocation: None 3. MV-08 Sierra Vista Resurface/Drainage Improvements: $77,000, 69 points Base Allocation: Monterey Vista $2,500 4. VDM-10 Ramona Radar Speed Signs: $30,000, 60 points Base Allocation: None 5. CW-13 El Dorado/Major Sherman Storm Drain Rehab: $70,000, 59 points Base Allocation: None 6. NM-04 Prescott/Parcel Bulbs: $105,000, 59 points Base Allocation: New Monterey $1,000 7. CW-05 El Estero Lake Edge Improvements PH V: $100,000, 51 points Base Allocation: None 8. FF-04 Via Casoli Sidewalk: $30,000, 50 points Base Allocation: None 9. CW-09 El Estero Park Replace Exercise Course Equipment: $35,000, 49 points Base Allocation: None 10. CW-06 Munras/Soledad Freeway Entrance Signage: $15,000, 44 points Base Allocation: None Mr. Reeves reported that the remaining balance after Round Four was $18,515. Rick Heuer made a motion to allocate the remaining balance of 18,515 to the Contingency Fund, with no Cut-off Projects selected. Mike Brassfield seconded the motion. The motion was approved by twelve Representatives, with Hank Smith voting no, and Skyline Ridge absent. Hans Jannasch made a motion to reduce the scope of MV-17 Monterey Vista Radar Speed Signs to one sign for $15,000 and fully fund with Monterey Vista base allocation. Hank Smith seconded the motion. The motion was approved by all thirteen Representatives, with Skyline Ridge absent. Mr. Reeves reminded the Committee to submit revised project forms for those projects with a revised scope. He said staff would email a list of the project descriptions to the Committee for their review and approval and said staff would need confirmation before the end of the next week. Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 9 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 Mr. Reeves opened Public Comments. Colleen Sullivan thanked the Committee for approving CW-05 El Estero Lake Edge Improvements PH V. Seeing no further requests to speak, Mr. Reeves closed Public Comments. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Rick Heuer (Alta Mesa) commended Mr. Reeves on the spreadsheet. Mike Brassfield (Casanova Oak Knoll) said he agreed with Rick Heuer. Lad Wilson (Skyline Forest) gave thanks for the experience on the Committee this year and said he hoped Dennis Duke would be here next year. Merrily Alley (Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande) thanked the Committee for approving the island and neighborhood entry sign on Ramona. Hans Jannasch (Monterey Vista) thanked everyone involved, especially city staff and said it was a successful year with a lot of good projects. Sharon Dwight (New Monterey) thanked the Committee for supporting the New Monterey projects. She thanked Doug Stafford for his many years of service, for all that he has accomplished for the City, and for volunteering tonight. She said the Committee and his staff will miss him, and wished him a wonderful next chapter of life. She thanked staff for all the work preparing for voting night and for those helping at the meeting. Olivia Morgan (Aguajito Oaks) thanked the Committee for approving two out of the three Aguajito Oaks projects, thanked staff for all their work, and wished Doug Stafford a happy retirement. April Harrison (Old Town) said she is pleased that the Committee does something for every single neighborhood, that it is a feel good situation, and thanked staff for the good job. Hank Smith (Fisherman Flats) said he was on the Committee several years ago and is impressed with the difference now, that it was good then, but it is fantastic now, and that he appreciates how everyone works together. Jason Maas-Baldwin (Villa Del Monte) thanked staff and said he hopes to be back next year. Jayme Fields (Del Monte Beach) said this is her busiest time of year, but she looks forward to working with the Committee every year and that she appreciated all that has been accomplished in improving the process. Mark Pollacci (Deer Flats) thanked Doug Stafford and staff, and said it was a wonderful first year experience. Tom DiMaggio (Oak Grove) said it seems to be the year of the sidewalk and that he hoped the city will come in under budget on some of the sidewalk projects, which will result in money for next year. Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 10 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 Mr. Reeves said he appreciates the Committee’s gratitude, but the City owes the Committee members a huge debt of gratitude for volunteering their time, making the system work. He said it is all the efforts and unpaid hours the members expend that makes the program so successful. NEXT MEETING: Mr. Reeves proposed Thursday, June 7, 2012 for the next NIP Special Meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. He said agenda items would include NIP Policies and Procedures Manual updates and a report from the NIP Project Cost Subcommittee. He said the meeting would be scheduled once a quorum was established. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Reeves adjourned the meeting at 11:07 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kim Allen Tom Reeves Recording Secretary NIP Staff Coordinator Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 2012 11

Agenda

NIP Committee Neighborhood Improvement Member listing at http://www.monterey.org/en- Program Committee us/cityhall/boardscommissions/ Agenda nipcommittee.aspx Project Selection Meeting NIP Spokesperson Rick Heuer Sharon Dwight (Alternate) Council Chamber Thursday, April 26, 2012 Richard Ruccello (Alternate) Few Memorial Hall 580 Pacific Street 7:00 PM NIP Staff Coordinator Monterey, California Tom Reeves CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 23, 2012 2. March 29, 2012 3. April 5, 2012 PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS. At this time, the public may speak for a maximum of three minutes on any subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee and which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee may do so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to: NIP Coordinator, Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance (PEEC) Division, City Hall, Monterey CA 93940. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS supply the Committee with written or oral information that they may wish to take action by placing the item on a future agenda. 4. Verify NIP Participants Have Attended or Viewed the Three NIP Project Review Meetings 5. Explain Voting Process 6. NIP Financial Report NIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS NIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS allow NIP Committee members to supply information on past projects, activities, or announcements to the Committee and to request clarification or direction regarding the item. 7. NIP Spokesperson Reports PUBLIC APPEARANCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the NIP Staff Coordinator. The Coordinator may limit the time allocated to each speaker. 8. Voting Process for FY 2011/12 NIP Program a Public Comment b Neighborhood Representative Comment and Base Allocation Funding Requests (Fully Funded) c Select Projects by Voting COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a brief report on his or her activities. In addition, a Committee member may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any NIP matter, or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda. (G.C. 54954.2) NEXT MEETING: 9. Propose Thursday, June 7, 2012 for next NIP Special Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m. Agenda items to include NIP Policies and Procedures Manual updates and report from NIP Project Cost Subcommittee. ADJOURNMENT Agenda packets may be reviewed by the public in the Engineering Office or on the web at http://www.monterey.org beginning 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting. Members of the public have the right to address the Committee on any Agenda items. The Staff Coordinator will formally open the floor for public comment. However, if you wish to speak to items during "Consent Agenda" or "Staff Informational Report," please advise the staff or the Coordinator prior to the action on that item and you will be recognized. Notification, as much in advance as possible, is appreciated. Information distributed to the Committee at the meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided to the Secretary for this purpose. For more agenda information, call the Engineering Office at 831/646-3921. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: 646-3799 FAX: 646-3793 Email: suggest@ci.monterey.ca.us WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. For disabled access to the City, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device or for information on an agenda. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3921 NIP Committee Agenda Thursday, April 26, 2012 2

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