Minutes August 4 09-01-15
Minutes August 4 09-01-15
Minutes August 4 09-01-15
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Tuesday,August4,2015
Mayor Burnett called the meeting to order at 3.35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
None
Staff Present:
TOUR OF INSPECTION -The City Council met at the Forest Theater located on Santa
Rita between th Avenue and Mountain View for a tour of the restoration project in
progress. The tour was led by project manager Andrew Vanderford and project architect
Chris Wasney.
Council reconvened in Chambers at 4:30p.m. All Council Members present.
Staff Present:
4.B
ANNOUNCEMENTS
5.A
5.B
5.C
5.0
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Karen Ferlito commented on short-term rentals and provided suggestions to help
educate people about the short-term renta l regulations, as well as other new rules
(moratorium on artificial turf, for example).
7.A
City Council Minutes for the July 6, 2015 Special Meeting, the July
7, 2015 Regular Meeting, and July 15, 2015 Special Meeting.
Approved, 5:0
7.8
7.C
7.0
7.E
7.F
7.H
7 .I
7.K
7.L
7.M
7 .N
7.0
Public Comment:
Richard Kreitman inquired about the wisdom of closing part of Ocean Avenue for
an entire day.
---End of Public Comment.
Library and Community Events Director Janet Bombard provided the staff report
and Community Activities and Cultural Commission recommendations.
ACTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Dallas, seconded by Council
Member Theis, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2015-055 approving
the events and street closures. 5:0
7.J
Consideration of stop signs at two locations; San Carlos & 91h, and
Santa Fe & 2 nd .
ACTION:
7.N
This item was pulled by Mayor Pro Tern Talmage for discussion and to
emphasize that the focus of the Farmers' Market is to provide farm fresh
produce.
Public Comment:
Stephen Moorer, Pacific Repertory Theater, objected to changes in the process
to secure a vendor.
Carl Iverson said he prefers to purchase organically grown produce and hopes
that is still a goal for the Market.
Peter Cipponeri, Cipponeri Farms, LLC, indicated he was looking forward to
bringing more organic produce to the Market, but mentioned that there are not
many local resources. He added that he is seeking out add itional resources and
shared his vision for the Market.
---End of Public Comments.
Public Comment:
Barbara Livingston, Carmel Residents Association , pulled this item to protest the
removal of public parking on a busy Saturday before Thanksgiving. Richard
Kreitman agreed. Stephen Moorer mentioned that the location proved not to be
the best for the Farmers' Market.
---End of Public Comments.
Library and Community Events Director Janet Bombard and Sunset Center
Executive Director Christine Sandin responded to comments and Council
questions. Council discussion ensued.
Action: Upon a motion made by Council Member Dallas, seconded by Council
Member Theis, the Council adopted Reso lution 2015-066 authorizing the street
closure. 4:1:0 (Talmage opposed)
ORDERS OF COUNCIL
8.8
---End of Public Comment--Mayor Burnett noted that the Council had already extended the contract for
marketing efforts and clarified the intent of this item is to provide funding for the
Visitors' Center for those visitors who have arrived in the village. Council
discussion ensued. Council Member Dallas indicated he was not willing to
support the Chambers' request because he feels the City has over-supported the
Visitors' Center the past five to seven years.
Action: Upon a motion made by Council Member Theis, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Talmage, the Council approved the allocation of $40,000 to Chamber of
Commerce in two semi-annual payments for the purpose of funding the Visitors'
Center. 4:1 :0 (Dallas opposed)
B.C
Rob Mullane, Public Works Director, presented the staff report. Project architect
Chris Wasney (Cody Anderson Wasney) provided an in-depth PowerPoint
presentation including historical photos, an overview of the permitted site plan
currently under construction and requirements of the Americans with Disability
Act (ADA) for ramps and handicapped parking, and alternative design concepts.
Council questions followed .
Public Comments:
Sue McCloud suggested an alternative location for the ADA-required parking
space and a drop-off point. Stephen Moorer (Pacific Repertory Theater)
presented an alternative design. Gil Lucero, Karyl Hall (Pacific Repertory
Theater), Christine Jacobsen and spoke in support of Stephen Moorer's
suggestions.
Karen Ferlito, Carolyn Hardy, Yvonne Hildebrand-Brown (Theater Guild), Walt
De Faria (Forest Theater Foundation) and Vince Koller encouraged the Council
to proceed with the approved plan and expedite the Theater re-opening .
---End of Public Comment--At the request of Mayor Burnett, project architect Chris Wasney, summarized his
observations about the alternative design presented by Stephen Moorer and
responded to questions. Lengthy Council discussion followed .
A motion made by Council Member Beach, seconded by Mayor Pro T em
Talmage, to approve a contract amendment with Cody Anderson Wasney
Architects with a goal of opening in 2016 was discussed .
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Dallas, seconded by Mayor
Burnett, to support the Planning Commission recommendation and move the
project forward as permitted.
Action :
At 9:25p.m. Mayor Burnett called a five-minute break. The meeting resumed at 9:30
p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A
Action:
Finance Manager Paul Wood provided a correction to page 3 of the audit and
introduced the auditor, Joe Arch , from the firm JJACPA. The auditor summarized
findings and responded to Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Talmage requested that in the future the auditor break out Public
Safety (Fire, Police, Ambulance) rather than bundle them, include more detail for
significant receivables (over 7 digits) and update the organizational chart. Mayor
Burnett asked the City Administrator to provide periodic updates on preparing for
the next audit.
There was no public comment.
Action:
ATTEST: