Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 26, 2012
Minutes
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
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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
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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
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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
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$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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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http://www.monterey.org beginning 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting.
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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.
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information, call the Engineering Office at 831/646-3921.
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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
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