CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE 18 July 2012 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Agreement initiating a relationship with Nader Agha and Moss Landing Commercial Park, LLC to develop a desalinated water project able to meet the needs of PG and the Monterey Peninsula & Consideration of the City’s Continued Membership in the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority

ABSTRACT: On the Wednesday, July 18, 2012 CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA are two agenda items, namely 14. D. Agreement initiating a relationship with Nader Agha and Moss Landing Commercial Park, LLC (LMCP) to develop a desalinated water project able to meet the needs of Pacific Grove and the Monterey Peninsula and 14. E.Consideration of the City’s Continued Membership in the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority. Importantly, the Mayor has concern over the City’s continued membership and participation, including:

 The expenditure of scarce City funds.

 The investment of City Manager and staff time.

 The perceived slow rate of progress.

 The potential for duplication of effort with the Water Management District

Additionally, Christine Davi, City Attorney, Monterey, wrote “I highly recommend that the Water Authority retain independent legal counsel and hire personnel for administrative services, and I have highlighted the reasons for this recommendation below.” The AGENDA REPORTS are embedded.

CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING AGENDAS

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Special Meeting Begins at 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Begins at 6:00 P.M.

Council Chambers – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER

REGULAR AGENDA

14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14. D.. Agreement initiating a relationship with Nader Agha and Moss Landing Commercial Park, LLC (LMCP) to develop a desalinated water project able to meet the needs of Pacific Grove and the Monterey Peninsula

Reference:  Thomas Frutchey, City Manager

Recommended Action: 

1. Receive an update on the agreement to initiate and provide funding to establish a public/private partner relationship between Nader Agha/Moss Landing Commercial Park, LLC and the City of Pacific Grove.

2.  Decline taking action on the agreement at this time.  (If Council disagrees, it has the ability to take one or more alternative actions, including approving the agreement.)

14.D. PG Agha-MLCP Agreement OCR Document

14. D.. Agreement initiating a relationship with Nader Agha and Moss Landing Commercial Park, LLC (LMCP) to develop a desalinated water project able to meet the needs of Pacific Grove and the Monterey Peninsula

14. E.Consideration of the City’s Continued Membership in the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority

Reference:  Thomas Frutchey, City Manager

Recommended Action: 

1.   Consider the City’s continued membership in the Water JPA.

2.   Provide direction to the Mayor and City Manager.

14.E. PG Continued Membership in MPRWA OCR Document

14. E.Consideration of the City’s Continued Membership in the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority