Friday, February 01, 2013

MINUTES for Four Noteworthy 8 January 2013 City Council Agenda Items

MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
January 8, 2013

I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, was held on the above date at the stated hour of 4:35 p.m. Mayor Burnett called the meeting to order.

II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Members Beach, Hillyard, Talmage, Theis& Mayor Burnett
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Stilwell, City Administrator
Heidi Burch, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk
Mike Calhoun, Public Safety Director
Marc Wiener, Associate Planner

V.  ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION, FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR.

A. Announcements from Closed Session.

1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Attorney.

2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Administrator.

3. Property Negotiations – Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property negotiations between City Administrator Jason Stilwell and Christine Sandin regarding the Sunset Cultural Center.

Mayor Burnett noted the completion of the evaluation of the City Administrator.

City Attorney Don Freeman said the Council met in Closed Session on January 7, 2013. There was no reportable action taken.

 C. Announcements from City Administrator.

1. Completion of successful side fund payoff.

 City Administrator Stilwell noted that the side fund debt was paid off on December 14th.

3. Present the proposed budget calendar for FY 2013/2014.

City Administrator Stilwell presented the proposed calendar and noted key dates for special City Council meetings.

VIII. ORDERS OF COUNCIL

A. Update on the Water Replacement Project. (Oral Report)

Mayor Burnett presented the status report. Council Member Talmage presented additional information to the Council and public.

Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment at 5:48 p.m.

Skip Lloyd addressed Council.

Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 5:49 p.m.

B. Review and consider the Recirculated Final Environmental Report for the Flanders Mansion property, including consideration and determination of several specific questions related to the adequacy of the EIR and the conformity of the EIR to the General Plan.

Don Freeman introduced Brian Roseth, the planning consultant in charge of the project.

Brian Roseth presented the report.

Denise Duffy, principal of Denise Duffy & Associates and author of the Environmental Impact Report, and Jon Giffen, legal counsel for the City, answered questions.

Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment at 7:00 p.m.

Addressing Council on this issue were: Dick Stiles; Skip Lloyd; Barbara Livingston; Barbara Stiles; Pat Sippel; Les Albiol; Melanie Billig, President of the Flanders Foundation; Barbara Brooks; Joyce Stevens; Mike Brown; Rich Pepe; and Cindy Lloyd.

Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 7:30 p.m.

Council took a scheduled break at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened at 7:56 p.m.

Denise Duffy and Brian Roseth addressed the comments and concerns presented.

Council Member HILLYARD moved that the Environmental Impact Report is adequate, seconded by Council Member TALMAGE, and carried by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH; HILLYARD; TALMAGE; THEIS & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

Council Member HILLYARD moved that both sale and lease conform to the General Plan, seconded by Council Member TALMAGE, and carried by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH; HILLYARD; TALMAGE; THEIS & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

Council Member TALMAGE moved that a single family residence is in conformance with the General Plan, seconded by Council Member HILLYARD, and carried by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH; HILLYARD; TALMAGE; THEIS & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

Les Albiol addressed Council questions regarding boundaries.

Council Member BEACH moved to select Alternative 6.7 as the parcel that applies to lease or sale, seconded by Council Member THEIS, and carried by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH; HILLYARD; TALMAGE; THEIS & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

Council Member TALMAGE moved to approve the mitigation measures as outlined and to include the recommended amendments made by Historic Resources Board and Planning Commission, seconded by Council Member HILLYARD, and carried by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH; HILLYARD; TALMAGE; THEIS & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

Council Member TALMAGE moved to authorize the City Administrator to immediately begin marketing the Flanders Mansion property to potential tenants for a long-term lease of the property subject to the following minimum conditions:
1) The property must be used as a single-family residence during the lease term;
2) Potential lessees must show sufficient liquid financial resources to restore and renovate the residence and grounds consistent with a preservation plan approved by the City according to historic preservation standards;
3) The lessee must agree to conform to and implement all mitigation measures approved by the City Council;
4) The lessee must restore the property on a timely basis, maintain the property throughout the lease, and return it to the City in its fully restored condition;
5) Lessee must agree to pay market rent, including all expenses (with possible allowances to offset improvements);
6) Lessee must provide adequate insurance to protect the City from any and all liability and to indemnify and defend the City against any potential legal action; and
7) Offers that meet the minimum conditions will be evaluated upon receipt. If a suitable tenant/lease has not been approved by May 1, the matter will be scheduled for review for possible sale, seconded by Council Member HILLYARD, and carried by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH; HILLYARD; TALMAGE; THEIS & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

Council took a short break at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:50 p.m.

Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment at 9:52 p.m.

Skip Lloyd, Les Albiol, and Melanie Billig addressed Council.

Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment at 9:59 p.m.

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