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8/20/2019 Minutes 09-01-15
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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Douglas J. Schmitz City Administ rator
FROM: Lee Price Interim City Clerk
Ashlee Wright Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes
of
the Special Meeting
of
August 3 2015
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 4 2 15
Minutes of the Special Meeting of
August
6 2015
RECOMMENDATION
September 1 2015
Consent Calendar
By motion to the Consent Calendar approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August
3
2015
Special Meeting
of
August
3
2 15 and Minutes
of
the Special Meeting
of
August 6 2015.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Minutes
of
the Special Meeting
of
August
3
2 15
2. Special Meeting of August
3
2015
3. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 6 2 15
Douglas .
a t e ~ r
Council Meeting Date: 09/01/2015
Agenda Item: 3
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARMEL BY THE SEA
Monday August3 2015
ATTACHMENT 1
Mayor Burnett called the meeting to order at 4:35p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Council Members Beach, Dallas Theis, Mayor ProTem Talmage
and Mayor Burnett
None
Staff Present: Douglas J Schmitz, City Administrator
Don Freeman, City Attorney
Rob Mullane, Public Works Director
Marc Weiner, Senior Planner
Sharon Friedrichsen, Director
of
Budget and Finance
Ashlee Wright, Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
David Shonman led the Pledge
of
Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Burnett announced items on the Closed Session agenda. There were no public
comments. The Council adjourned to closed session at 4:35p.m.
ITEM 3.A LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
ITEM 3.B
Government Code Section 54957.8
Agency Designated Representatives: Zutler
Employee Organization: LIUNA; CPOA
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision b) of Government
Code Section 54956.9: 4 cases
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At 5:45 the City Council reconvened in Open Session. All Council Members were
present.
Staff Present: Doug Schmitz City Administrator
Don Freeman City Attorney
Ashlee Wright Deputy City Clerk
Marc Weiner Senior Planner
Rob Mullane Community Planning and Building Director
Sharon Friedrichsen Director of Budget and Contracts
NNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Burnett provided the closed session announcement.
CONSENT C LEND R - None
ORDERS OF COUNCIL
ITEM 5 8 Shoreline Assessment Presentation.
Rob Mullane Public Works Director provided a brief introduction to the Shoreline
Assessment presentation. David Shonman Coastal Biologist presented an in-depth
PowerPoint overview of the Shoreline Assessment conducted in 2007 and 2014.
Council questions and discussion followed.
Public Comments:
Karen Ferlito recommended better signage at the beach moving landscape guard rail
s
and requested that a shoreline assessment be conducted each year that includes
standards.
Monte Miller asked for clarification about conducting sea-wall measurements.
Michael LePage recommended that the Council support developing a map of projected
sea-rise high tides and storm surges.
Kathy Bang spoke in favor
of
a beach fire moratorium and stated concerns about beach
events and their impacts on the bluffs and beach.
Hugo Ferlito Skip Lloyd Carolina Bayne and Monte Miller spoke in favor
of
a beach fire
moratorium.
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Meeting Date: 09 01 /2015
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---End of Public Comments---
City Attorney Don Freeman clarified the legal process for enacting a moratorium.
Mayor Burnett provided a brief overview of his conversation with the Coastal
Commission on the issue of fires on the beach. Council discussion followed.
Mayor Burnett called a recess
t
7:30 The meeting resumed
t
7:40 Council
discussion resumed
City Attorney Don Freeman summarized options for Council consideration.
Action: Counci l requested that Staff provide monthly beach fire reports distributed to
the Forest and Beach Commission to the Council each month going forward . Council
requested a Special Meeting for Thursday, August 6 2015 at 4:3 p .m. at which three
options for an
urgency ordinance for a temporary ban on wood burning beach fires
would be considered: 1) Banning all beach fires, 2) Banning all beach fires Friday thru
Sunday, or 3) Implementing the Pilot Program as soon as possible. Council also
requested information on how long the Pilot Program would take to implement on short
notice.
ITEM 5 A
Update on Contract Admin istration and Processing
Council considered an update on improvements that have been made to the City s
processing and oversight of purchasing , including contract administration.
Public Comments:
Carolyn Hardy stated that she was pleased to see changes and updates to the invoicing
and finance procedures and recommended other ways that staff could improve related
procedures and processes.
---End
of
Public Comments---
Council discussion followed.
Action:
Council directed staff to include clear and simple explanations in staff reports
and additional details about services provided by vendors on the check reg ister.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Burnett adjourned the
meeting
at
approximately 8:4 p .m.
APPROVED:
Jason Burnett Mayor
ATTEST:
Ashlee Wright
Deputy City Clerk
Council Meeting Date: 09/01/
2
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARMEL BY THE SEA
Tuesday August4 2015
ATTACHMENT
2
Mayor Burnett called the meeting to order at 3.35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
Council Members Dallas Mayor
ProTem
Talmage and Mayor
Burnett; Council Members Beach and Theis met at the site of the
tour
of
inspection.
None
Doug Schmitz City Administrator
Lee Price Interim City Clerk
Rob Mullane Public Works Director
Andrew Vanderford Public Works Project Manager
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 n Chambers at 4:30p m All Council Members present
Staff Present: Doug Schmitz City Administrator
Don Freeman City Attorney
Lee Price Interim City Clerk
Mike Calhoun Public Safety Director
Paul Tomasi Police Commander
Rob Mullane Public Works Director
Janet Bombard Library and Community Events Director
Marc Wiener Senior Planner
Sharon Friedrichsen Director of Budgets and Contracts
Paul Wood Finance Manager
Joel Staker IT Manager
Andrew Vanderford Public Works Project Manager
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Joe Headley, Building Official
Mayor Burnett announced that there would
be
a special meeting
on
Thursday, August 6,
2015 at 4:
30
p.m. for the purpose of considering options for restricting or relocating
beach fires.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Joel Staker, IT Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
4.A Mayor Burnett introduced Scott Laurence, Superintendent for the Carmel
Unified School District.
4.B
Mayor Burnett introduced Joel Staker, IT Manager.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
5.A Announcements from Closed Session held
8/3/15
City Attorney Don
Freeman provided an update
on
LIUNA negotiations and pending
litigation. He reported that the Council reached a settlement in the matter
of Hildago v City of Carmel-by-the-Sea (Claims DFEH Numbers 196038-
82594 and 168394- 160733) in the amount
of
$125,000.
5.B Announcements from City Council Members
• Mayor Burnett provided an oral report on his attendance at the
League of California Cities Executive Forum in Monterey June 24-
25, 2015 and provided several water issues-related updates.
• Council Member Theis provided a report on the most recent
meeting of the Monterey-Salinas Transportation Authority.
5.C Announcements from the City Administrator None
5.0 Announcements from the City Attorney
City
Attorney Don Freeman
provided an update on the City's short-term renta l ord inance.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Karen Ferlito commented on short-term rentals and provided suggestions to help
educate people about the short-term rental regulations, as well as other new rules
(moratorium on artificial turf, for example).
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D. L Johnson introduced himself as Carmel's representative on the Transportation
Agency o Monterey County (TAMC) Advisory Committee.
John Wagner voiced concern regarding garbage rates (commercial and residential).
Richard Kreitman asked how Green Waste rates compare with the rate increase
proposed earlier by Waste Management.
---End o Public Comments---
Director o Budgets and Contracts Sharon Friedrichsen responded
to
comments
regarding Green Waste rates and agreed to follow-up with Mr. Wagner.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Upon a motion made by Council Member Beach, seconded by Council
Member Dallas, the Council approved the Consent Calendar with the exception o Items
7.G, 7.J, 7.N and 7.P, as follows:
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
Check Register for the Month
o
June, 2015
Approved 5:0
7.C Monthly Reports for June:
a. Police, Fire, Ambulance and Beach Reports
b. Logs o Public Records Act Requests (City Clerk Police)
c. Code Compliance Reports
d Forester Report
e Contracts signed by the City Administrator
f City Treasurer's Report
Accepted 5:0
7 0
Consideration o a resolution authorizing: 1.) An event on Saturday,
October 24, 2015 honoring the Centennial Anniversary o the
Carmel Fire Department, and 2.) The closure of Mission Street
between Ocean and 6
th
Avenues, and 6
th
Avenue between Mission
and San Carlos Streets in conjunction with said event. Adopted
Resolution 2015-052 5:0
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7.E Consideration of a resolution rejecting all bids for Waterproofing
Raised Planters project.
Adopted Resolution 2015-053 5:0
7.F
Consideration of a resolution awarding a Construction Contract to
Legacy Roofing, the Lowest Responsible Bidder, for the Roof
Replacement at Bach Building (Sunset Center) and Roof Repair &
Waterproofing of Main Building Project for a Not to Exceed Amount
of 78,338.00 and Approving a Not to Exceed Amount of
15,000.00 for Project Contingency. Adopted Resolution 2015-
054 5:0
7.H Consideration of a resolution authorizing street closures in
conjunction with the Carmel-by-the-Sea 2016 Centennial Birthday
Party Parade on Saturday, October 29 , 2016.
Adopted
Resolution 2015-056 5:0
.I Authorize New Professional Services Agreement and Amendments
to Various Existing Professional Services Agreements
Recommendation: Adopt resolutions authorizing the City
Administrator
to
:
1. Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Revenue Cost
Specialists, LLC for a user fee study for an amount not to
exceed 24,750.
Adopted Resolution 2015-057 5:0
2. Execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement
PBD-PSA-FOUR-006-13/14 with 4 Leaf, Inc. for contract permit
technician services for
an
additional increase
of
40,000 for a
new total not to exceed amount of 172,000.
Adopted
Resolution 2015-058 5:0
3 Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement
PBD-PSA-EMC-014-14/15 with EMC Planning Group for
contract planner services for an additional increase of 15,000
for a new total not to exceed amount of 40,000. Adopted
Resolution 2015-059 5:0
4. Execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement
ASD-PSA-MAR-003-13/14 PBD-PSA-EMC-014-14/15 with EMC
Planning Group for contract planner services for
an
with
MarTech for information technology services for an additional
increase
of
30,000 for a new total not to exceed amount
of
285,000. Adopted Resolution 2015-060 5:0
Council Meeti
ng
Date: 09
101/2
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7.K Salary Revisions, New Job Descriptions, and Job Description
Amendments. Adopted Resolution 2015-061 5:0
7.L Establishing Salary Ranges for Certain Management Positions.
Adopted Resolution 2015-062 5:0
7.M
Paid Sick Leave Pol icy for Part-Time Employees.
Adopted
Resolution 2015-063 5:0
7.N Consideration
o
a resolution awarding a contract to operate the
Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market to Peter Cipponeri Farms, LLC
and authorize staff to work wi
t
Cipponeri Farms on the operational
guidelines for the market.
Adopted Resolution 2015-064 5:0
7 0
Consideration o a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to
execute an agreement or the purchase o one License Plate
Recognition (LPR) parking enforcement system from the
Equipment and Vehicle Fund as identified
in
the FY 2015/16
budget. Adopted Resolution 2015-065 5:0
The following items were pulled by members of the public
or
by Council
Member nd taken u separately
7.G Consideration o a resolution adding a pumpkin roll ing component
to the
ggt
City Birthday Party and Parade on October 31, 2015
and authori
zi
ng the related street closures.
Public Comment:
Richard Kreitman inquired about the wisdom o closing part o Ocean Avenue for
an entire day.
---End o 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
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7.J Consideration
of
stop signs at two locations; San Carlos 9
1
h and
Santa Fe 2 nd.
Council ember Dallas recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest
(owns real property within 500'
of
one
of
the proposed signs).
Public Comment:
Resident Carl Van Winkle pulled this item to object and provided other
suggestions for traffic control.
Sue McCloud asked if the neighbors had been noticed .
Resident Jim Wiseman expressed concerns
and
requested more information to
justify the recommendations.
---End
of
Public Comments.
ACTION: The
Council referred this mat ter back to the Traffic Committee.
Council Member Dallas resumed
hi
s seat t the dais
7 N Consideration of a resolution awarding a contract to operate the
Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers' Market to Peter Cipponeri Farms, LLC
and
authorize staff to work with Cipponeri Farms
on
the operational
guidelines
for
the market.
This item
was
pulled
by ayor
Pro Tern Talmage
for
discussion and to
emphasize that the focus of the Farmers' arket is to provide farm fresh
produce.
Public Comment:
Stephen oorer, 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 arket, 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.
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Action:
Upon a motion made by Mayor
ProTem
Talmage, seconded by Mayor
Burnett, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2015-064 awarding the
contract to Peter Cipponeri Farms, LLC.
5:0
7.P Consideration of a resolution authorizing the closure of the Sunset
Center north parking lot on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 2:00
a.
m to
4:
00p.m
.
in
order to relocate the Homecrafters'
Marketplace craft fa ir event.
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
ayor
Burnett revised the order
of
the agenda
8 8 Allocation of Marketing and Economic Development Budget FY 2015-16
City Administrator Doug Schmitz provided the staff report.
Public Comments:
Monta Potter, Chamber of Commerce, requested that the Council lend support
to
the Visitors' Center and urged the approval of a funding allocation in the amount
of
40,000.
Sue McCloud, Barbara Livingston, Karen Ferlito, Meredith Kroll (Linens and
Such), Richard Kreitman and Jonathan Sapp provided observations about
visitors to Carmel and spoke
in
favor
of
withho lding a determination until after a
steering committee is established and reports back to Council.
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te: 09/01/2015
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---End o Public Comment---
Mayor Burnett noted that the Council had already extended the contract for
marketing efforts and clarified the intent o 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 o 40,000 to Chamber o
Commerce in two semi-annual payments for the purpose
o
funding the Visitors'
Center. 4:1 :0 Dallas opposed)
Mayor Burnett called a recess at 6:
3 p
m At 6:4 p m the meeting resumed
B C Consideration o a Planning Commission Recommendation
Regarding Changes Proposed by Council 15 July on the Forest
Theater; Consideration
o
a Second Amendment to th e Agreement
with Cody Anderson Wasney Architects for the Development of
Schematic Designs and Construction Documents for Design
Changes for Phase 1 o the Forest Theater Renovation Project in
an Amount not o Exceed 50,000.
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
o
the permitted site plan
currently under construction and requirements o 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
o
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 .
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---End of Public Comment---
tthe 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 m
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 :
Substitute motion passed. The Council agreed to support the
Planning Commission recommendation and move the project
forward as permitted. 3:2 Beach, Talmage opposed). No
action taken on the contract amendment) .
At 9: 5p
.m Mayor Burnett called a five minute break. The meeting resumed
at
9:30
p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A Moratorium on Artificial Grass and Similar Groundcover.
The Council considered an urgency ordinance extending Urgency Ordinance
2015-002 Prohibiting Artificial Grass and Other Similar Synthetic Turf or Foliage
Materials.
Mayor Burnett opened the public hearing.
Public Comments:
Sue McCloud objected to the adoption of the ordinance. Karen Ferlito spoke in
favor of adoption.
---End of Public Comment---
Mayor Burnett closed the public hearing.
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Action: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Talmage, seconded by
Council member Beach, the Council unanimously adopted Urgency
Ordinance 2015-003 extending Urgency Ordinance 2015-002
Prohibiting Artificial Grass and Other Simi lar Synthetic Turf or
Foliage Materials.
5:0
Council Member Beach left the meeting
9.B Consideration of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Carmel-by-the-Sea adding Section 15.38 to the Carmel Municipal
Code relating to the expedited permitting procedures for small
residential rooftop solar systems.
Building Official Joe Headley responded to brief Council questions.
Action:
Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Talmage, second by Council
Member Theis, the Council waived reading in full and introduced Ordinance
2015-004 adding Section 15.38 to the Carmel Municipal Code relating to the
expedited permitting procedures for small residential rooftop solar systems.
4:0:1 Beach absent)
Council returned to Orders to consider the following remaining item:
8.A
Consideration
of
approval
of
Fiscal Year 2013-14
Financial Statement Audit.
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: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Talmage, seconded by
Council Member Theis, the Council accepted and approved the
Fiscal Year 2013-14 Financial Statement Audit.
4:0:1 Beach
absent)
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Burnett adjourned the
meeting at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
Jason Burnett Mayor
ATTEST:
Lee Price MMC
Interim City Clerk
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARMEL BY THE SEA
Thursday August6 2015
ATTACHMENT
3
Mayor Burnett called the meeting to order at 4:35p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
Council Members Beach, Dallas Theis, Mayor
ProTem
Talmage
and Mayor Burnett
None
Douglas
J
Schmitz, City Administrator
Don Freeman, City Attorney
Rob Mullane, Public Works Director
Marc Weiner, Senior Planner
Sharon Friedrichsen, Director of Budget and Finance
Paul Tomasi, Police Commander
Mike Calhoun, Public Safety Director
Ashlee Wright, Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE
OF
ALLEGIANCE
ORDERS
3.A Consideration of: 1 An Urgency Ordinance to ban beach fires on Carmel Beach;
or 2 An Urgency Ordinance banning all beach fires Friday through Sunday and
Holidays; or 3 An Urgency Ordinance to implement the Pilot Beach Fire
Program; or 4 Other options for restricting or relocating beach fires.
City Attorney Don Freeman provided options and recommendations for an urgency
ordinance prohibiting beach fires.
Richard Stedman, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District Air Pollution
Control Officer, presented a status report on the air quality on Carmel Beach and the
surrounding area and responded to Council questions.
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Council discussion followed .
Public Works Director Rob Mullane provided the staff report and clarified the timeline for
implementing the pilot program .
Public Safety Director Mike Calhoun answered Council questions about potential issues
with enforcement of a beach fires moratorium.
Public Comments:
Scott McKenzie criticized the Forest and Beach Commission and its process for making
recommendations about beach fires
to
Council.
Richard Kreitman showed a model of a propane fire ring.
Niels Reimers, Judy Refuerzo, Margaret Eaton, Missy Jensen, Kimberly Rawlins,
Carolyn Hardy, David Refuerzo, Jane Maddox, Karen Ferlito , Marcia Zealous, Barbara
Livingston, Gary Bang, Kathy Bang, Sue McCloud, Carolina Bayne spoke in favor
completely or partially prohibiting beach fires.
Dave Sparr, Kimberly Auger White, Bruce Greenbaum, Lt. Col. Joshua Greene, Jim
Hamilton spoke against completely prohibiting beach fires.
---End of
Public Comments---
Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Council Member Theis, seconded by Council Member Dallas to
prohibit fires on Carmel Beach Friday through Sunday. The motion was amended to
include that fires allowed Monday through Thursday be 1 from the beach bluffs or
walls, and further, that propane fires not e permitted.
A substitute motion was introduced by Council Member Beach, seconded by Vice
Mayor Talmage,
to
enact a moratorium
on
all beach fires for forty-five days. Motion
failed 2:3:0 (Burnett, Theis, Dallas opposed)
Discussion returned to the original motion, as amended . Vice Mayor Talmage
requested an additional clause
to
address enforcement. City Administrator Doug
Schmitz provided the following language to address his concerns :
WHEREAS the City
Council emphasizes the need for proactive management, education and enforcement
o
the prohibition on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday beach fires. The motion was
amended to include the additional provision.
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Action Upon a motion made by Council Member Theis, seconded by Council Member
Dallas, Council adopted Ordinance 2016-005, an urgency ordinance which shall 1)
Place an immediate moratorium on beach fires on Carmel Beach from Friday through
Sunday, and all national or State holidays, 2) specify that any Coastal Development
Permit and Special Event Permits approved prior to the enactment
of
this Urgency
Ordinance are exempt from this moratorium, 3) noting that fires on the beach permitted .
Monday through Thursday will be at least 100 westerly
of
any walls or embankments;
and 4) emphasizing the need for proactive management, education and enforcement of
the prohibition on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday beach fires. Adopted 5:
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Burnett adjourned the
meeting at approximately 7:3 P.M
APPROVED:
Jason Burnett, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ashlee Wright
Deputy City Clerk