BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Friday, December 12, 2008, at 3:30 pm
FORA Conference Facility/Bridge Center
201 13th Street, Building 2925, Marina (on the former Fort Ord)
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
5. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION
a. November 14, 2008 board meeting minutes
b. Memorandum of Agreement regarding Habitat Management
on Portions of the Landfill Site at the Former Fort Ord
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Habitat Conservation Plan approval process INFORMATION
b. Marina Coast Water District capacity charges ACTION
*****
Well, we almost made a decission to move foreward. But the Mayor of Sand City knew something the rest of us did not. Or at least he thought so. Mayor Pendergrass was the only "NO" vote, which kept the motion from passing. To approve the Marina Coast Water Districts proposed water connection fee. Reasons for this stand alone negitive vote could only be interpeted as "delay" for the projects at former Ord.With the down turn in the economy and his shopping center losing a circuit city store, which could be blamed on Marina???
c. Multi-Modal Transit Corridor realignment – approve the
Memorandum of Agreement ACTION
d. Imjin Office Park: Agreement with Marina Coast Water District
regarding sale and joint building ACTION
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Fiscal Year 07-08 Annual Financial Report ACTION
8. EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
a. Administrative Committee report INFORMATION
b. Executive Officer’s travel report INFORMATION
c. Fort Ord Reuse Authority investments – status report INFORMATION
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to Bryon Arroyo, USFWS, Review 2nd Admin. Draft HCP for Fort Ord
b. Letter to Mike Chrisman, CA Resources Agency, Review 2nd Admin. Draft HCP for Fort Ord
10. ADJOURNMENT
Saturday, December 13, 2008
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, Tuesday, December 16. With COMMENTS...
Comments and questions ny Dave McCall:
Questions on the Dec 16th City Council agenda:
Item 8F1: on the form submitted, my middle initial is W.(please correct)
Why on the airport property (project area 2), inventory sheet, is the "property developed" and "property vacant" portions, left blank?
Same question for project area #3?
Please explain bond in project area #2?
How much is still available? What is this bond money to be used for? How is the bond being repaid?
Same for project area #1 bond?
Project area #1, admin costs for 2008, how did we spend 400K on admin costs? What does this include?
Budget Summary:
Exhibit B; dated Nov 2008. Is this only for Nov?
July thru Nov?
Is it possible to receive monthly cash sheets in our packets?
Other questions:
1) For example, on the Chevron and 76 gas stations, are we going to allow additional sign space for advertising? I want the stations to be able to advertise for free and reduced items at the pump. I want the L.E.D. lighting option to be allowed. I want our stations to look and feel like brand new service stations. Including all of the latest hi-tech gadgets.
What will that take to accomplish?
Do I need to make this a Council item?
If needed, consider this my request for an agenda item.
2) Sidewalks, on the other end of Michael drive (off of Cosky Dr) the sidewalks are buckled. Has anything been done to find funding to repair the sidewalks? What can be done? Are there possible future grants available to make repairs?
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: (City Council, Airport
Commissioners, Marina Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and Redevelopment Agency
Members)
Nancy L. Amadeo, James E. Ford, Kenneth L. Gray, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Dave
McCall, Mayor/Chair Gerald J. Wilmot
3. CLOSED SESSION: As permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et seq., the (City
Council, Airport Commissioners, Marina Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and
Redevelopment Agency Members) may adjourn to a Closed or Executive Session to consider
specific matters dealing with litigation, certain personnel matters, property negotiations or
to confer with the City’s Meyers-Milias-Brown Act representative.
None
6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN
CLOSED SESSION
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Page 2
4. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please stand)
5. CANVASSING NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
a. City Council adopt Resolution No. 2008-, canvassing the November 4, 2008 General
Municipal Election of the City of Marina
b. Swearing-In of City Council Member- Elect James “Jim” Ford by Monterey County
District Attorney Dean Flippo
c. Swearing In of City Council Member-Elect Frank O’ Connell by Superior Court of
Monterey County Commissioner Diana C. Baker
d. Swearing In of Mayor-Elect Bruce C. Delgado by 17th District Congressman Sam
Farr
e. Presentation to out-going City Council Member Nancy Amadeo
f. Presentation of plaque to out-going Mayor Gary Wilmot
--RECESS FOR LIGHT REFRESHMENTS IN THE ROCKY HAN COMMUNITY CENTER--
7:00 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: (City Council, Airport Commissioners, Marina
Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and Redevelopment Agency Members)
MEMBERS: James E. Ford, Kenneth L. Gray, Frank O’Connell, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair
Dave McCall, Mayor/Chair Bruce C. Delgado
6. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements of special events or meeting of interest as
information to Council and Public.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: At this time any person may comment on any
item, which is not on the agenda. Please state your name and address for the record. Action
will not be taken on an item that is not on the agenda. If it requires action, it will be referred
to staff and/or placed on the next agenda. City Council members or City staff may briefly
respond to statements made or questions posed as permitted by Government Code Section
54954.2. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please limit
comments to a maximum of three (3) minutes. Any member of the public may comment on
any matter listed on this agenda at the time the matter is being considered by the City
Council.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: Background information has been provided to the City Council,
Airport Commission, Marina Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and Redevelopment Agency
on all matters listed under the Consent Agenda, and these items are considered to be routine.
All items under the Consent Agenda are normally approved by one motion. Prior to such a
motion being made, any member of the public or the City Council may ask a question or
make a comment about an agenda item and staff will provide a response. If discussion or a
lengthy explanation is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
placed at the end of Other Action Items.
a. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
(1) Accounts Payable Check Numbers 51658-51754, totaling $433,315.50.
Wire transfers in the amount of $17,047.80.
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Page 3
b. MINUTES:
(1) December 2, 2008, Regular Meeting
c. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: None
d. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
e. CALL FOR BIDS: None
f. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
(1) Redevelopment Agency Board consider adopting Resolution No. 2008- (MRA),
approving submission of Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for FY 2007-08,
to Department of Housing and Community Development and authorizing
Executive Director to file reports on behalf of Agency subject to final review and
approval by the City Attorney.
g. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS:
(1) City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving Grant
Agreement Memorandum of Understanding between City of Marina and City of
Salinas for City of Marina participation in State of California, Office of Traffic
Safety “Avoid the Eighteen DUI Campaign – Monterey County” program
administered by City of Salinas Police Department, accepting State of California
Office of Traffic Safety grant funds administered by the City of Salinas relative to
reimbursement of costs and expenses incurred by City of Marina Police
Department for participation in said program and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City subject to final review and approval
by the City Attorney.
h. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
i. MAPS: None
j. REPORTS: (RECEIVE AND FILE):
(1) City Council and Redevelopment Agency consider receiving and filing Investment
Reports for the City of Marina and Marina Redevelopment Agency for the month
ended November 30, 2008.
(2) Monterey Regional Waste Management District Board Highlights, November 21,
2008
(3) Community Human Services Board Highlights, November 20, 2008
k. FUNDING & BUDGET MATTERS: None
l. APPROVE ORDINANCES (WAIVE SECOND READING): None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Time will be set aside during the Public Hearing to receive oral
comments on all items listed as Public Hearings. The public is invited to approach the
podium to provide up to three (3) minutes of public testimony.
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Page 4
a. City Council open a public hearing, take any testimony from the public, consider
adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving Conditional Airport Use Permit for Monterey
Bay Karters (MBK) for use of portion of aeronautical tarmac on the northeastern portion
of Marina Municipal Airport for non-aviation events and authorizing the City Manager to
execute Conditional Airport Use Permit on behalf of City, subject to final review and
approval by the City Attorney.
b. City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, vacating a conservation and scenic
easement over the 24,130 square foot vacant, rear portion of the Marina Cypress
Apartments at 3306 Del Monte Boulevard, finding that said easement is excess for City
needs; and authorize the City Clerk to record a certified copy of resolution in the
Monterey County Office of the County Recorder. (This item will be cancelled and will
be noticed at a later date and time.)
10. OTHER ACTION ITEMS: Action listed for each Agenda item is that which is recommended
by staff. The City Council may, at its discretion, take action on any items. The public is
invited to approach the podium to provide up to three (3) minutes of public comment.
Note: No additional major projects or programs should be undertaken without review of the impacts
on existing priorities (Resolution No. 2006-79 – April 4, 2006).
a. City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, receiving presentation from Chair
of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District/City of Marina MOU Facilities and
Financing Advisory Committee and provide staff with any further direction.
b. City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, receiving status report and update
on FY 2008-09 Budget.
c. City Council consider recommendation setting 2009 City Council/City Manager
Relations Workshop for Friday, January 9, 2009 and Saturday, January 10, 2009.
d. City Council consider future City Council discussion of new agenda items to include
mobile home park rent stabilization, mobile home-related matters, sign matters,
landscape maintenance districts, beautification projects and Public Employee Retirement
System (PERS) and provide staff with further direction.
11. COUNCIL & STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Cypress Knolls (Patton Park Housing) [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld and City
Attorney Robert Wellington]
b. Marina Station (Armstrong Ranch) [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld and City Attorney
Robert Wellington]
c. Marina Heights [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
d. Downtown Vitalization [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
e. Airport Economic Development Area [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
f. Council and staff opportunity to ask a question for clarification or make a brief report on
his or her own activities as permitted by Government Code Section 54954.2.
12. CORRESPONDENCE: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
Questions on the Dec 16th City Council agenda:
Item 8F1: on the form submitted, my middle initial is W.(please correct)
Why on the airport property (project area 2), inventory sheet, is the "property developed" and "property vacant" portions, left blank?
Same question for project area #3?
Please explain bond in project area #2?
How much is still available? What is this bond money to be used for? How is the bond being repaid?
Same for project area #1 bond?
Project area #1, admin costs for 2008, how did we spend 400K on admin costs? What does this include?
Budget Summary:
Exhibit B; dated Nov 2008. Is this only for Nov?
July thru Nov?
Is it possible to receive monthly cash sheets in our packets?
Other questions:
1) For example, on the Chevron and 76 gas stations, are we going to allow additional sign space for advertising? I want the stations to be able to advertise for free and reduced items at the pump. I want the L.E.D. lighting option to be allowed. I want our stations to look and feel like brand new service stations. Including all of the latest hi-tech gadgets.
What will that take to accomplish?
Do I need to make this a Council item?
If needed, consider this my request for an agenda item.
2) Sidewalks, on the other end of Michael drive (off of Cosky Dr) the sidewalks are buckled. Has anything been done to find funding to repair the sidewalks? What can be done? Are there possible future grants available to make repairs?
...................................................................................
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: (City Council, Airport
Commissioners, Marina Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and Redevelopment Agency
Members)
Nancy L. Amadeo, James E. Ford, Kenneth L. Gray, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Dave
McCall, Mayor/Chair Gerald J. Wilmot
3. CLOSED SESSION: As permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et seq., the (City
Council, Airport Commissioners, Marina Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and
Redevelopment Agency Members) may adjourn to a Closed or Executive Session to consider
specific matters dealing with litigation, certain personnel matters, property negotiations or
to confer with the City’s Meyers-Milias-Brown Act representative.
None
6:30 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN
CLOSED SESSION
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Page 2
4. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please stand)
5. CANVASSING NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
a. City Council adopt Resolution No. 2008-, canvassing the November 4, 2008 General
Municipal Election of the City of Marina
b. Swearing-In of City Council Member- Elect James “Jim” Ford by Monterey County
District Attorney Dean Flippo
c. Swearing In of City Council Member-Elect Frank O’ Connell by Superior Court of
Monterey County Commissioner Diana C. Baker
d. Swearing In of Mayor-Elect Bruce C. Delgado by 17th District Congressman Sam
Farr
e. Presentation to out-going City Council Member Nancy Amadeo
f. Presentation of plaque to out-going Mayor Gary Wilmot
--RECESS FOR LIGHT REFRESHMENTS IN THE ROCKY HAN COMMUNITY CENTER--
7:00 P.M. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: (City Council, Airport Commissioners, Marina
Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and Redevelopment Agency Members)
MEMBERS: James E. Ford, Kenneth L. Gray, Frank O’Connell, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair
Dave McCall, Mayor/Chair Bruce C. Delgado
6. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements of special events or meeting of interest as
information to Council and Public.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: At this time any person may comment on any
item, which is not on the agenda. Please state your name and address for the record. Action
will not be taken on an item that is not on the agenda. If it requires action, it will be referred
to staff and/or placed on the next agenda. City Council members or City staff may briefly
respond to statements made or questions posed as permitted by Government Code Section
54954.2. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please limit
comments to a maximum of three (3) minutes. Any member of the public may comment on
any matter listed on this agenda at the time the matter is being considered by the City
Council.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: Background information has been provided to the City Council,
Airport Commission, Marina Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and Redevelopment Agency
on all matters listed under the Consent Agenda, and these items are considered to be routine.
All items under the Consent Agenda are normally approved by one motion. Prior to such a
motion being made, any member of the public or the City Council may ask a question or
make a comment about an agenda item and staff will provide a response. If discussion or a
lengthy explanation is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
placed at the end of Other Action Items.
a. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
(1) Accounts Payable Check Numbers 51658-51754, totaling $433,315.50.
Wire transfers in the amount of $17,047.80.
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Page 3
b. MINUTES:
(1) December 2, 2008, Regular Meeting
c. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: None
d. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
e. CALL FOR BIDS: None
f. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
(1) Redevelopment Agency Board consider adopting Resolution No. 2008- (MRA),
approving submission of Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for FY 2007-08,
to Department of Housing and Community Development and authorizing
Executive Director to file reports on behalf of Agency subject to final review and
approval by the City Attorney.
g. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS:
(1) City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving Grant
Agreement Memorandum of Understanding between City of Marina and City of
Salinas for City of Marina participation in State of California, Office of Traffic
Safety “Avoid the Eighteen DUI Campaign – Monterey County” program
administered by City of Salinas Police Department, accepting State of California
Office of Traffic Safety grant funds administered by the City of Salinas relative to
reimbursement of costs and expenses incurred by City of Marina Police
Department for participation in said program and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City subject to final review and approval
by the City Attorney.
h. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
i. MAPS: None
j. REPORTS: (RECEIVE AND FILE):
(1) City Council and Redevelopment Agency consider receiving and filing Investment
Reports for the City of Marina and Marina Redevelopment Agency for the month
ended November 30, 2008.
(2) Monterey Regional Waste Management District Board Highlights, November 21,
2008
(3) Community Human Services Board Highlights, November 20, 2008
k. FUNDING & BUDGET MATTERS: None
l. APPROVE ORDINANCES (WAIVE SECOND READING): None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Time will be set aside during the Public Hearing to receive oral
comments on all items listed as Public Hearings. The public is invited to approach the
podium to provide up to three (3) minutes of public testimony.
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Page 4
a. City Council open a public hearing, take any testimony from the public, consider
adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving Conditional Airport Use Permit for Monterey
Bay Karters (MBK) for use of portion of aeronautical tarmac on the northeastern portion
of Marina Municipal Airport for non-aviation events and authorizing the City Manager to
execute Conditional Airport Use Permit on behalf of City, subject to final review and
approval by the City Attorney.
b. City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, vacating a conservation and scenic
easement over the 24,130 square foot vacant, rear portion of the Marina Cypress
Apartments at 3306 Del Monte Boulevard, finding that said easement is excess for City
needs; and authorize the City Clerk to record a certified copy of resolution in the
Monterey County Office of the County Recorder. (This item will be cancelled and will
be noticed at a later date and time.)
10. OTHER ACTION ITEMS: Action listed for each Agenda item is that which is recommended
by staff. The City Council may, at its discretion, take action on any items. The public is
invited to approach the podium to provide up to three (3) minutes of public comment.
Note: No additional major projects or programs should be undertaken without review of the impacts
on existing priorities (Resolution No. 2006-79 – April 4, 2006).
a. City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, receiving presentation from Chair
of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District/City of Marina MOU Facilities and
Financing Advisory Committee and provide staff with any further direction.
b. City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, receiving status report and update
on FY 2008-09 Budget.
c. City Council consider recommendation setting 2009 City Council/City Manager
Relations Workshop for Friday, January 9, 2009 and Saturday, January 10, 2009.
d. City Council consider future City Council discussion of new agenda items to include
mobile home park rent stabilization, mobile home-related matters, sign matters,
landscape maintenance districts, beautification projects and Public Employee Retirement
System (PERS) and provide staff with further direction.
11. COUNCIL & STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Cypress Knolls (Patton Park Housing) [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld and City
Attorney Robert Wellington]
b. Marina Station (Armstrong Ranch) [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld and City Attorney
Robert Wellington]
c. Marina Heights [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
d. Downtown Vitalization [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
e. Airport Economic Development Area [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
f. Council and staff opportunity to ask a question for clarification or make a brief report on
his or her own activities as permitted by Government Code Section 54954.2.
12. CORRESPONDENCE: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Mayors talk to Obama - asking for assistance
Mayors Press for Piece of the Infrastructure Pie
Mayors around the country are rallying to the incoming Obama administration to circumvent state governments and directly invest in local municipalities with infrastructure funds. While the President-elect and new Congress consider new ways to rebuild a crumbling infrastructure system, cities might do well to make the case in Sacramento as well as D.C. that local infrastructure investment makes the most sense - especially as it relates to jobs and local needs.
Besides, by avoiding Sacramento we might also avoid the likelihood that those transportation funds might be used for other purposes. As Mayor Bloomberg in New York warned, money given to states could end up simply plugging the large gaps in many of their budgets, instead of going to capital improvement. Complete story in Reuters Read more in more in CNN.
Mayors around the country are rallying to the incoming Obama administration to circumvent state governments and directly invest in local municipalities with infrastructure funds. While the President-elect and new Congress consider new ways to rebuild a crumbling infrastructure system, cities might do well to make the case in Sacramento as well as D.C. that local infrastructure investment makes the most sense - especially as it relates to jobs and local needs.
Besides, by avoiding Sacramento we might also avoid the likelihood that those transportation funds might be used for other purposes. As Mayor Bloomberg in New York warned, money given to states could end up simply plugging the large gaps in many of their budgets, instead of going to capital improvement. Complete story in Reuters Read more in more in CNN.
Tax Holiday Idea
Rep. Gohmert’s Tax Holiday Idea – Intriguing!
By David S. White
Head of Real Estate & Business Litigation at Fainsbert Mase & Snyder, LLP
Tue, December 9th, 2008
The idea of having a Tax Holiday for all Americans, instead of just giving away another $350 Billion to the FatCats, is the brainchild of Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas)--Check out Human Events for Rep Gohmert’s 12/5/08 piece titled: “Help Me Give America a Tax Holiday.” Gohmert is a former Judge, now Congressman, whose Texas district sits atop the legendary East Texas oil field, largest in the continental US, and who sits on three House committees: Judiciary, Committee on Resources and Small Business.
Rep. Gohmert’s Tax Holiday concept is startlingly simple, thought provoking and reassuringly representative of the kind of ‘outside the box’ thinking we so desperately need right now. Rep Gohmert opposed the fat BailOut passed by Congress this past Fall, offering this insight why and what he instead suggests:
“I was one of the House conservatives who opposed the massive bank bailout last October because I didn’t believe that government was smarter than the stock market. And now that about $350 billion in taxpayers’ money has been spent without much success, I think it should stop right now. That’s why when Congress reconvenes -- presumably Monday -- I’ll introduce legislation to give all Americans a two-month income tax holiday.”
I doubt many F&HD readers disagree with Rep Gohmert that “government [is not] smarter than the stock market.” Puppet masters of the latter were too smart for their own good and the former are still running hard trying to figure out how this economic meltdown could happen here. The old line: “Trust me, I’m from the Government,” has lost whatever humor lingered over its corpse as we have all collectively sweated out the events of this Fall.
A Tax Holiday? Why not? Newt Gingrich, in his piece on the same Humanevents.com website on December 1 (“A People's Stimulus Package: A Tax Holiday instead of a Bailout”), enthusiastically agreed with Rep Gohmert’s clever idea, even amplifying the proposal to include this: “If a Two Month Tax Holiday Sounds Good, Why Not Six Months?” Newt also adds “a FICA tax holiday,” especially for the “working poor.”
Rep. Gohmert also made this important point in his 12/5 piece: “Economic fear is like the most contagious of diseases -- easy to spread, but terribly difficult to stop. The panic that Secretary Paulson helped create will have to be calmed by others.” Indeed, Paulson spent “two weeks on national media” this Fall, “proclaiming” that “the financial sky was falling,” but, as Rep. Gohmert noted, this kind of Chicken Little provocation to paranoia was very much overplayed – “After the bailout bill was defeated the first time in the House, I woke up the next morning and looked out my window. Sure enough, the sun was rising and the sky wasn’t lying in pieces on my front lawn.” Crying Wolf to get bills passed is bad policy because, when the wolf does not come fast enough for our 6 o’clock news, ‘film at 11,’ sound bite mentalities, all you have left is the fear you created. Addressing that climate of fear is the real need.
The beauty of the Tax Holiday idea is that it fights fire with fire. Media and Government representatives like Mr. Paulson have whipped us up into a frenzy of terror, barked now from every blog, TV and newspaper, that the economic world as we know it has hit a brick wall at high speed and has been obliterated. Mailing people ‘refund’ checks earlier this year went over like a lead balloon because, apparently, most people stuffed them into their savings accounts due to fear of what is to come, rather than spending the money, as intended by the BrainTrust that thought that one up.
But, a Tax Holiday creates the magnificent, fear-throttling illusion that Mr. and Mrs. American Taxpayer have received a pay increase and now really have more money (importantly, that they earned) available to spend, instead of some one-time check falling like Manna from Heaven, unconnected to any effort on their part! And, that helps to push fear back into the box from whence it sprang and, hopefully, to calm consumers down enough to begin consuming again – the real lifeblood of our once vibrant economy. Best of all, a Tax Holiday costs no more than the ineffectual BailOut giveaways, according to analyses Gohmert and Newt cite (no, I have not studied the numbers)!
Of course, with last Friday’s staggering job loss numbers (which may well prove to have saved the US AutoMakers after all - timing is everything!) and the nearly 2 million jobs lost in 2008, the Devil’s Advocate in me must ask (and you know somebody will), ‘What good is a Tax Holiday if you don’t have a job?’
The point is that we have to start thinking ‘outside the box’ right now. Rep Gohmert’s idea, as amplified by Newt, seems to be a far better alternative for helping Main Street than showering more money on the undeserving, now roundly and deservedly despised, Fat Cats of Wall Street. Let’s hope this idea and others equally innovative gain traction in the new Congress about to be seated!
By David S. White
Head of Real Estate & Business Litigation at Fainsbert Mase & Snyder, LLP
Tue, December 9th, 2008
The idea of having a Tax Holiday for all Americans, instead of just giving away another $350 Billion to the FatCats, is the brainchild of Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas)--Check out Human Events for Rep Gohmert’s 12/5/08 piece titled: “Help Me Give America a Tax Holiday.” Gohmert is a former Judge, now Congressman, whose Texas district sits atop the legendary East Texas oil field, largest in the continental US, and who sits on three House committees: Judiciary, Committee on Resources and Small Business.
Rep. Gohmert’s Tax Holiday concept is startlingly simple, thought provoking and reassuringly representative of the kind of ‘outside the box’ thinking we so desperately need right now. Rep Gohmert opposed the fat BailOut passed by Congress this past Fall, offering this insight why and what he instead suggests:
“I was one of the House conservatives who opposed the massive bank bailout last October because I didn’t believe that government was smarter than the stock market. And now that about $350 billion in taxpayers’ money has been spent without much success, I think it should stop right now. That’s why when Congress reconvenes -- presumably Monday -- I’ll introduce legislation to give all Americans a two-month income tax holiday.”
I doubt many F&HD readers disagree with Rep Gohmert that “government [is not] smarter than the stock market.” Puppet masters of the latter were too smart for their own good and the former are still running hard trying to figure out how this economic meltdown could happen here. The old line: “Trust me, I’m from the Government,” has lost whatever humor lingered over its corpse as we have all collectively sweated out the events of this Fall.
A Tax Holiday? Why not? Newt Gingrich, in his piece on the same Humanevents.com website on December 1 (“A People's Stimulus Package: A Tax Holiday instead of a Bailout”), enthusiastically agreed with Rep Gohmert’s clever idea, even amplifying the proposal to include this: “If a Two Month Tax Holiday Sounds Good, Why Not Six Months?” Newt also adds “a FICA tax holiday,” especially for the “working poor.”
Rep. Gohmert also made this important point in his 12/5 piece: “Economic fear is like the most contagious of diseases -- easy to spread, but terribly difficult to stop. The panic that Secretary Paulson helped create will have to be calmed by others.” Indeed, Paulson spent “two weeks on national media” this Fall, “proclaiming” that “the financial sky was falling,” but, as Rep. Gohmert noted, this kind of Chicken Little provocation to paranoia was very much overplayed – “After the bailout bill was defeated the first time in the House, I woke up the next morning and looked out my window. Sure enough, the sun was rising and the sky wasn’t lying in pieces on my front lawn.” Crying Wolf to get bills passed is bad policy because, when the wolf does not come fast enough for our 6 o’clock news, ‘film at 11,’ sound bite mentalities, all you have left is the fear you created. Addressing that climate of fear is the real need.
The beauty of the Tax Holiday idea is that it fights fire with fire. Media and Government representatives like Mr. Paulson have whipped us up into a frenzy of terror, barked now from every blog, TV and newspaper, that the economic world as we know it has hit a brick wall at high speed and has been obliterated. Mailing people ‘refund’ checks earlier this year went over like a lead balloon because, apparently, most people stuffed them into their savings accounts due to fear of what is to come, rather than spending the money, as intended by the BrainTrust that thought that one up.
But, a Tax Holiday creates the magnificent, fear-throttling illusion that Mr. and Mrs. American Taxpayer have received a pay increase and now really have more money (importantly, that they earned) available to spend, instead of some one-time check falling like Manna from Heaven, unconnected to any effort on their part! And, that helps to push fear back into the box from whence it sprang and, hopefully, to calm consumers down enough to begin consuming again – the real lifeblood of our once vibrant economy. Best of all, a Tax Holiday costs no more than the ineffectual BailOut giveaways, according to analyses Gohmert and Newt cite (no, I have not studied the numbers)!
Of course, with last Friday’s staggering job loss numbers (which may well prove to have saved the US AutoMakers after all - timing is everything!) and the nearly 2 million jobs lost in 2008, the Devil’s Advocate in me must ask (and you know somebody will), ‘What good is a Tax Holiday if you don’t have a job?’
The point is that we have to start thinking ‘outside the box’ right now. Rep Gohmert’s idea, as amplified by Newt, seems to be a far better alternative for helping Main Street than showering more money on the undeserving, now roundly and deservedly despised, Fat Cats of Wall Street. Let’s hope this idea and others equally innovative gain traction in the new Congress about to be seated!
Fort Ord Burn Update -
From: notify@fodis.net [mailto:notify@fodis.net]
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 9:15 AM
To: notify@fortordcleanup.com
Subject: Fort Ord Prescribed Burn Mobilization Notice
This message is from the Former Fort Ord Prescribed burn direct
notification program. Helicopters and other equipment have begun to
mobilize to Fort Ord. Prescribed burns in the areas of Burn Units 18
and 22 may be conducted at any time over the next several days if
appropriate weather conditions are present. You will receive an
additional notification after the prescribed burn has been ignited.
Please call the hotline at 1-800-852-9699 or visit the web site at
www.FortOrdCleanup.com for further information including a map of Burn
Units 18 and 22. Again, the hotline is 1-800-852-9699 .
* Please do not reply to this email. It comes from a send-only account.
To be removed from these email notifications, send an email to
Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil and type UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
If you have any questions, please contact the Fort Ord Community
Relations Office at 831-393-1284 or visit
http://www.fortordcleanup.com/. *
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 9:15 AM
To: notify@fortordcleanup.com
Subject: Fort Ord Prescribed Burn Mobilization Notice
This message is from the Former Fort Ord Prescribed burn direct
notification program. Helicopters and other equipment have begun to
mobilize to Fort Ord. Prescribed burns in the areas of Burn Units 18
and 22 may be conducted at any time over the next several days if
appropriate weather conditions are present. You will receive an
additional notification after the prescribed burn has been ignited.
Please call the hotline at 1-800-852-9699 or visit the web site at
www.FortOrdCleanup.com for further information including a map of Burn
Units 18 and 22. Again, the hotline is 1-800-852-9699 .
* Please do not reply to this email. It comes from a send-only account.
To be removed from these email notifications, send an email to
Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil and type UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
If you have any questions, please contact the Fort Ord Community
Relations Office at 831-393-1284 or visit
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Support Olsen School - 5th Grade Science Camp
Subject: 5th Grade Science Camp
Hi everyone,
Someone of you already know this, but I wanted to make sure that the information got ‘out there’, so please pass this along to our Marina Community J
Olson 5th graders are still trying to raise money to go to Science Camp. This Friday, December 12th, if you GO TO MOUNTAIN MIKE’S FOR DINNER, tell them that you want to support OLSON SCIENCE CAMP. They will give 25% of your order to us! YOU CAN ALSO TAKE IT TO GO – just remember to mention Olson Science Camp!!!!
If you were planning on doing pizza Friday – try Mountain Mike’s
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kelly Holback
Hi everyone,
Someone of you already know this, but I wanted to make sure that the information got ‘out there’, so please pass this along to our Marina Community J
Olson 5th graders are still trying to raise money to go to Science Camp. This Friday, December 12th, if you GO TO MOUNTAIN MIKE’S FOR DINNER, tell them that you want to support OLSON SCIENCE CAMP. They will give 25% of your order to us! YOU CAN ALSO TAKE IT TO GO – just remember to mention Olson Science Camp!!!!
If you were planning on doing pizza Friday – try Mountain Mike’s
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kelly Holback
Monday, December 8, 2008
Fort Ord Burn Update
The Army has decided to mobilize resources for a prescribed burn. The
burn window at this time is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (10,11,12
December). The primary units will be burn unit 18 and 22 (Next to BLM).
Meteorologists indicate a better then 90% chance of meeting the
prescription for Wednesday and above 85% chance for Thursday. Friday is
at 60% as of today's models.
Jack J. Riso
Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services
Protecting Those Who Defend America
burn window at this time is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (10,11,12
December). The primary units will be burn unit 18 and 22 (Next to BLM).
Meteorologists indicate a better then 90% chance of meeting the
prescription for Wednesday and above 85% chance for Thursday. Friday is
at 60% as of today's models.
Jack J. Riso
Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services
Protecting Those Who Defend America
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Is Your TV Ready For The Digital Transition?
Is Your Home or RV TV Ready For The Digital Transition?
Are the analog televisions in your house or motorhome ready for the digital transition?
After February 17, 2009, all television stations must stop broadcasting in analog format and instead transmit their signals exclusively over the digital spectrum. Federal law requires it.
All televisions that receive over-the-air programming through an antenna will need to be plugged into a digital-to-analog converter box to receive digital broadcasts. If you use the V-shaped rabbit ears or a rooftop antenna for TV reception, you probably need a converter.
According to government figures, nearly 20 million American homes still use antennas on their roofs or atop their TV sets.
The switch to 100 percent digital broadcasting is expected to free the airwaves for public safety agencies such as police and fire departments. And if you hook up a converter box to your analog set, you should get better picture clarity, and additional local channels.
Converter boxes cost from $50 to $75. On January 1, 2008, the federal government began offering coupons for $40 off eligible converters. The coupons are available while supplies last or until the $1.5 billion earmarked for the coupon program runs out, so you might want to submit your request now.
Do You Need A Converter? Televisions connected to cable, satellite, or other pay TV services do not require converters. Satellite TV broadcasts and all modern satellite TV antennas already use digital technology. So if you have satellite television in your motorhome, the change should not affect you. But if you have questions, call your provider.
TVs equipped with digital tuners do not need converters, either. According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the government agency responsible for the converter box program, TVs purchased five or more years ago probably do not include a digital tuner. So, older sets not connected to cable or satellite are good candidates for a converter.
To determine whether your TV set has a digital tuner built in, consult the owners manual, or check the manufacturer’s Web site. On your TV set, look for an input connection labeled “digital input” or “ATSC” (for Advanced Television Systems Committee, which sets standards for digital television).
So, here are your options to prepare for the digital transition before February 18, 2009:
Keep your TV and buy a converter, which hooks up to your conventional analog TV set and allows it to receive digital broadcasts. After you install the converter, you will still need to use an antenna to receive over-the-air programming.
Connect your television to cable, satellite, or another pay service.
Buy a digital television, making sure it has a built-in digital tuner.
A short quiz at the Digital Television transition Web site, www.dtv.gov, can help you determine whether the converter box is the best option for you.
The Coupon Program. The Converter Box Coupon Program ensures that uninterrupted access to free, over-the-air television does not pose a financial hardship for viewers. U.S. households may request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, that can be applied to the purchase of a converter box. Coupons expire 90 days after issuance.
To request coupons, call (888) 388-2009 , the 24-hour Coupon Program hotline. Or, visit www.dtv2009.gov. From this page you can apply for a coupon online or download a coupon application. If you download a form, complete it and mail it to P.O. Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000. Or, fax the application to (877) 388-4632 . The coupons resemble gift cards widely used in the retail industry, but they can be used only for the purchase of eligible converter boxes.
Where To Buy Converter Boxes. You may want to call ahead to make sure coupon-eligible converter boxes are available from a particular store at the time you plan to shop. Converter boxes are available from retailers including Wal-Mart, Circuit City, RadioShack, and Best Buy. As of late March, Wal-Mart was offering a Magnavox converter for $49.87, in-store purchase only. It received mostly favorable online reviews.
Basic converter boxes come with a digital tuner, a remote control, and a cable for connecting the converter to an analog TV. Typical features of the converter include inputs for a VHF/UHF antenna; outputs for video and audio; a built-in, onscreen electronic program guide (EPG); and support for closed captioning.
Converter boxes with enhanced features, such as one with a DVD recorder, are not certified for the coupon program. Participating retailers can tell you whether a particular model they stock is eligible.
Note: While digital-to-analog converter boxes may improve picture and sound quality, analog televisions cannot display high-definition resolution. For high-definition television, you need one of the newer TV sets rated for high-definition resolution.
For more information about the coupon program or the transition to digital television, call (888) 388-2009 . Or, visit www.dtv2009.gov or www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon.
P.O. Box Or PMB Address Note. If you use a P.O. box or PMB mailing address, please note that you cannot order a coupon online or use the application form available on the Web site. The coupon program's Web-based application will automatically generate a denial for addresses entered as a P.O. box or a PMB address. The online application also will generate a denial for business addresses.
Instead, you must call the TV Converter Box Coupon Program 24-hour hotline, (888) 388-2009 , to file a request. When applying, you will receive a reference number from the consumer support representative. Hold on to that number, because P.O. box and PMB addresses are subject to verification before coupons are mailed, and the reference number may be needed during the verification process. The reference number also is needed for follow-up communication.
When calling the 24-hour hotline, follow these prompts to speak to a consumer support representative:
1. Press 1 to hear the prompt explanations in "English.”
2. Press 4 for "Everything Else.”
3. Press 2 for "All Others.”
4. Press 0 to "Speak To A Representative."
Upon reaching a representative, explain that you are traveling in your motorhome and are using a P.O. box or PMB to receive your mail.
Are the analog televisions in your house or motorhome ready for the digital transition?
After February 17, 2009, all television stations must stop broadcasting in analog format and instead transmit their signals exclusively over the digital spectrum. Federal law requires it.
All televisions that receive over-the-air programming through an antenna will need to be plugged into a digital-to-analog converter box to receive digital broadcasts. If you use the V-shaped rabbit ears or a rooftop antenna for TV reception, you probably need a converter.
According to government figures, nearly 20 million American homes still use antennas on their roofs or atop their TV sets.
The switch to 100 percent digital broadcasting is expected to free the airwaves for public safety agencies such as police and fire departments. And if you hook up a converter box to your analog set, you should get better picture clarity, and additional local channels.
Converter boxes cost from $50 to $75. On January 1, 2008, the federal government began offering coupons for $40 off eligible converters. The coupons are available while supplies last or until the $1.5 billion earmarked for the coupon program runs out, so you might want to submit your request now.
Do You Need A Converter? Televisions connected to cable, satellite, or other pay TV services do not require converters. Satellite TV broadcasts and all modern satellite TV antennas already use digital technology. So if you have satellite television in your motorhome, the change should not affect you. But if you have questions, call your provider.
TVs equipped with digital tuners do not need converters, either. According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the government agency responsible for the converter box program, TVs purchased five or more years ago probably do not include a digital tuner. So, older sets not connected to cable or satellite are good candidates for a converter.
To determine whether your TV set has a digital tuner built in, consult the owners manual, or check the manufacturer’s Web site. On your TV set, look for an input connection labeled “digital input” or “ATSC” (for Advanced Television Systems Committee, which sets standards for digital television).
So, here are your options to prepare for the digital transition before February 18, 2009:
Keep your TV and buy a converter, which hooks up to your conventional analog TV set and allows it to receive digital broadcasts. After you install the converter, you will still need to use an antenna to receive over-the-air programming.
Connect your television to cable, satellite, or another pay service.
Buy a digital television, making sure it has a built-in digital tuner.
A short quiz at the Digital Television transition Web site, www.dtv.gov, can help you determine whether the converter box is the best option for you.
The Coupon Program. The Converter Box Coupon Program ensures that uninterrupted access to free, over-the-air television does not pose a financial hardship for viewers. U.S. households may request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, that can be applied to the purchase of a converter box. Coupons expire 90 days after issuance.
To request coupons, call (888) 388-2009 , the 24-hour Coupon Program hotline. Or, visit www.dtv2009.gov. From this page you can apply for a coupon online or download a coupon application. If you download a form, complete it and mail it to P.O. Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000. Or, fax the application to (877) 388-4632 . The coupons resemble gift cards widely used in the retail industry, but they can be used only for the purchase of eligible converter boxes.
Where To Buy Converter Boxes. You may want to call ahead to make sure coupon-eligible converter boxes are available from a particular store at the time you plan to shop. Converter boxes are available from retailers including Wal-Mart, Circuit City, RadioShack, and Best Buy. As of late March, Wal-Mart was offering a Magnavox converter for $49.87, in-store purchase only. It received mostly favorable online reviews.
Basic converter boxes come with a digital tuner, a remote control, and a cable for connecting the converter to an analog TV. Typical features of the converter include inputs for a VHF/UHF antenna; outputs for video and audio; a built-in, onscreen electronic program guide (EPG); and support for closed captioning.
Converter boxes with enhanced features, such as one with a DVD recorder, are not certified for the coupon program. Participating retailers can tell you whether a particular model they stock is eligible.
Note: While digital-to-analog converter boxes may improve picture and sound quality, analog televisions cannot display high-definition resolution. For high-definition television, you need one of the newer TV sets rated for high-definition resolution.
For more information about the coupon program or the transition to digital television, call (888) 388-2009 . Or, visit www.dtv2009.gov or www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon.
P.O. Box Or PMB Address Note. If you use a P.O. box or PMB mailing address, please note that you cannot order a coupon online or use the application form available on the Web site. The coupon program's Web-based application will automatically generate a denial for addresses entered as a P.O. box or a PMB address. The online application also will generate a denial for business addresses.
Instead, you must call the TV Converter Box Coupon Program 24-hour hotline, (888) 388-2009 , to file a request. When applying, you will receive a reference number from the consumer support representative. Hold on to that number, because P.O. box and PMB addresses are subject to verification before coupons are mailed, and the reference number may be needed during the verification process. The reference number also is needed for follow-up communication.
When calling the 24-hour hotline, follow these prompts to speak to a consumer support representative:
1. Press 1 to hear the prompt explanations in "English.”
2. Press 4 for "Everything Else.”
3. Press 2 for "All Others.”
4. Press 0 to "Speak To A Representative."
Upon reaching a representative, explain that you are traveling in your motorhome and are using a P.O. box or PMB to receive your mail.
FMCA - New Wireless Phone Laws In California
June 2008 Vol. 45 No. 6
Legislative Updates
New Wireless Phone Laws In California
When driving in California, motorhomers had better think twice before using their cellular phones, unless it’s for emergency purposes or they’re using a hands-free headset.
Starting July 1, 2008, California law will prohibit all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while driving, even if they reside in another state where the practice is allowed.
Under the new law, only motorists over 18 may use a hands-free device. Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless phone or a hands-free device.
Exceptions. The new laws, which apply only to the person driving the vehicle, carry fines of $20 for a first offense and $50 for subsequent infractions. Convictions will appear on the violator’s driving record but will not result in a point on the driver’s license.
Exceptions will be granted to motorists making 911 calls and emergency response personnel; (until July 1, 2011) to drivers of commercial vehicles who use wireless push-to-talk phones; and motorists operating a vehicle on private property.
Using a handheld wireless telephone while driving is considered a primary violation, meaning law enforcement officers can stop drivers solely for this infraction.
Advocates And Critics. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the wireless phone usage legislation, Senate Bill 1613, on September 15, 2006.
Supporters of the bill said cell phone use is a distraction and can affect driving. They cited data from the California Highway Patrol that indicated cell phones were the leading cause of distracted driving accidents, and that hands-free technology substantially reduced the number of crashes.
Opponents claimed there are many other causes of inattentive driving, such as eating, smoking, drowsiness, and adjusting the radio station or CD player. They criticized the ban on using handheld mobile phones for failing to distinguish between inexperienced young drivers and experienced adult drivers.
What About Other States? No federal law bans drivers from using wireless phones while driving, but some states and local jurisdictions have taken action. For example, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C., have enacted statewide bans similar to California’s.
States can enact cell phone laws as primary or secondary. Under secondary laws, an officer must have some other reason to stop a vehicle before citing a driver for using a cell phone. Laws without this restriction, as in California, are called primary.
The use of all cellular phones while driving a school bus is prohibited in 15 states and the District of Columbia.
Legislative Updates
New Wireless Phone Laws In California
When driving in California, motorhomers had better think twice before using their cellular phones, unless it’s for emergency purposes or they’re using a hands-free headset.
Starting July 1, 2008, California law will prohibit all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while driving, even if they reside in another state where the practice is allowed.
Under the new law, only motorists over 18 may use a hands-free device. Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless phone or a hands-free device.
Exceptions. The new laws, which apply only to the person driving the vehicle, carry fines of $20 for a first offense and $50 for subsequent infractions. Convictions will appear on the violator’s driving record but will not result in a point on the driver’s license.
Exceptions will be granted to motorists making 911 calls and emergency response personnel; (until July 1, 2011) to drivers of commercial vehicles who use wireless push-to-talk phones; and motorists operating a vehicle on private property.
Using a handheld wireless telephone while driving is considered a primary violation, meaning law enforcement officers can stop drivers solely for this infraction.
Advocates And Critics. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the wireless phone usage legislation, Senate Bill 1613, on September 15, 2006.
Supporters of the bill said cell phone use is a distraction and can affect driving. They cited data from the California Highway Patrol that indicated cell phones were the leading cause of distracted driving accidents, and that hands-free technology substantially reduced the number of crashes.
Opponents claimed there are many other causes of inattentive driving, such as eating, smoking, drowsiness, and adjusting the radio station or CD player. They criticized the ban on using handheld mobile phones for failing to distinguish between inexperienced young drivers and experienced adult drivers.
What About Other States? No federal law bans drivers from using wireless phones while driving, but some states and local jurisdictions have taken action. For example, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C., have enacted statewide bans similar to California’s.
States can enact cell phone laws as primary or secondary. Under secondary laws, an officer must have some other reason to stop a vehicle before citing a driver for using a cell phone. Laws without this restriction, as in California, are called primary.
The use of all cellular phones while driving a school bus is prohibited in 15 states and the District of Columbia.
Marina Coast Water District Agenda Dec 9th
Everyone,
The December 9th Board meeting of the Marina Coast Water District has been rescheduled to December 16th at 6:45 pm.
Thank you,
Paula Riso
Executive Assistant/Clerk to the Board
Marina Coast Water District
(831) 883-5910
(831) 883-5995 fax
The December 9th Board meeting of the Marina Coast Water District has been rescheduled to December 16th at 6:45 pm.
Thank you,
Paula Riso
Executive Assistant/Clerk to the Board
Marina Coast Water District
(831) 883-5910
(831) 883-5995 fax
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL, Dec 9th
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL, AIRPORT COMMISSION,
MARINA ABRAMS B NON-PROFIT CORPORATION,
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers
211 Hillcrest Avenue
Marina, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM:
City Council, Airport Commissioners, Marina Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and
Redevelopment Agency Members: Nancy L. Amadeo, James E. Ford, Kenneth L. Gray,
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Dave McCall, Mayor/Chair Gerald J. Wilmot
Planning Commission: Tom Hornick, Ken Turgen, Frank O’Connell, Jeffrey Post, Patti
Bradshaw, Young Seon (Susan) Myong, Chair Debra Daniels
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please stand)
4. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements of special events or meeting of interest as
information to Council and Public.
Agenda for Special Meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Page 2
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: At this time any person may comment on any
item, which is not on the agenda. Please state your name and address for the record. Action
will not be taken on an item that is not on the agenda. If it requires action, it will be referred
to staff and/or placed on the next agenda. In order that all interested parties have an
opportunity to speak, please limit comments to a maximum of three (3) minutes. Any member
of the public may comment on any matter listed on this agenda at the time the matter is being
considered by the City Council.
6. OTHER ACTIONS:
a. City Council and Planning Commission consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, and
Resolution No. 2008- (PC), receiving Draft 2008-14 Housing Element Update to the
City’s General Plan, authorizing staff to submit Draft Housing Element to California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and provide staff with
further direction in the matter.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
MARINA ABRAMS B NON-PROFIT CORPORATION,
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers
211 Hillcrest Avenue
Marina, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM:
City Council, Airport Commissioners, Marina Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, and
Redevelopment Agency Members: Nancy L. Amadeo, James E. Ford, Kenneth L. Gray,
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Dave McCall, Mayor/Chair Gerald J. Wilmot
Planning Commission: Tom Hornick, Ken Turgen, Frank O’Connell, Jeffrey Post, Patti
Bradshaw, Young Seon (Susan) Myong, Chair Debra Daniels
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please stand)
4. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements of special events or meeting of interest as
information to Council and Public.
Agenda for Special Meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Page 2
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: At this time any person may comment on any
item, which is not on the agenda. Please state your name and address for the record. Action
will not be taken on an item that is not on the agenda. If it requires action, it will be referred
to staff and/or placed on the next agenda. In order that all interested parties have an
opportunity to speak, please limit comments to a maximum of three (3) minutes. Any member
of the public may comment on any matter listed on this agenda at the time the matter is being
considered by the City Council.
6. OTHER ACTIONS:
a. City Council and Planning Commission consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, and
Resolution No. 2008- (PC), receiving Draft 2008-14 Housing Element Update to the
City’s General Plan, authorizing staff to submit Draft Housing Element to California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and provide staff with
further direction in the matter.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, Tuesday, December 2
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 6:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
(1) Accounts Payable Check Numbers 51490 - 51657, totaling $562,113.
Wire transfers in the amount of $88,329.03
b. MINUTES:
(1) October 25, 2008, Special Meeting on Housing Element Update Public Workshop
(2) November 18, 2008, Regular Meeting
c. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: None
d. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
e. CALL FOR BIDS: None
f. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
(1) City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving regular City
Council meeting schedule for 2009 Calendar Year.
(2) City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, adopting California
Consensus Principles for the Federal Transportation Reauthorization Act.
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2008 Page 3
g. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS:
(1) Redevelopment Agency Board consider adopting Resolution No. 2008- (MRA),
approving Grant Agreement between City of Marina and Monterey County Habitat
for Humanity for Palm Avenue Planned Development, increasing appropriations in
FY 2008-09 Fund 47 Redevelopment Agency Project Area No. 1 Housing Budget,
authorizing Finance Director to make necessary and appropriate accounting and
budgetary entries and authorizing Executive Director to execute agreement, subject
to the final review and approval by the City Attorney.
(2) City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving purchase of First
Products Aera-Vator with attachments from Pringle Tractor Company of Salinas,
California, approving waiving City’s formal bid process, finding that the
commodity or product can only be obtained from one (1) vendor, approving
Memorandum of Understanding between City of Marina and Marina Pony
Baseball/Softball accepting receipt of $6,000 from Marina Pony Baseball Softball
in support of purchase, authorizing the Finance Director to make the necessary and
appropriate accounting and budgetary entries and authorizing the City Manager to
execute purchase agreement on behalf of the City subject to final review and
approval by the City Attorney.
h. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
i. MAPS: None
j. REPORTS: (RECEIVE AND FILE): None
k. FUNDING & BUDGET MATTERS: None
l. APPROVE ORDINANCES (WAIVE SECOND READING): None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Time will be set aside during the Public Hearing to receive oral
comments on all items listed as Public Hearings. The public is invited to approach the
podium to provide up to three (3) minutes of public testimony.
a. City Council open a public hearing and take any testimony from the public and consider
adopting Resolution No. 2008-, City Council approving Conditional Airport Use Permit
for Marina Motorsports, Inc., (MMS) for use of portion of aeronautical tarmac on
southeastern portion of Marina Municipal Airport for non-aviation events and authorizing
the City Manager to execute Conditional Airport Use Permit on behalf of the City subject
to final review and approval by the City Attorney.
b. City Council open a public hearing, take any testimony from the public and consider
adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving one (1) amendment to the General Plan Land Use
Map and Land Use Element text and two (2) amendments and additions to General Plan text
regarding Marina Municipal Airport area uses.
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2008 Page 4
c. City Council open a public hearing and take any testimony from the public and consider
adopting Resolution No. 2008- approving submission of application for $300,000
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to provide business start-up training and
business support services to targeted-income group (TIG) individuals in the community
through the Marina Technology Cluster, approving $15,000 administrative “in-kind”
administrative services to the program, authorizing use of $50,000 of program income from
the City’s CDBG revolving loan fund for the program, authorizing the Finance Director to
make the necessary and appropriate accounting and budgetary entries and authorizing the
City Manager to act on City’s behalf in all matters pertaining to this application and to
execute Grant Agreement and any amendments thereto with the State of California for
purposes of this grant.
10. OTHER ACTION ITEMS: Action listed for each Agenda item is that which is recommended
by staff. The City Council may, at its discretion, take action on any items. The public is
invited to approach the podium to provide up to three (3) minutes of public comment.
Note: No additional major projects or programs should be undertaken without review of the impacts
on existing priorities (Resolution No. 2006-79 – April 4, 2006).
a. Redevelopment Agency Board consider adopting Resolution No. 2008- (MRA),
approving amendment to Option Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Marina and Cypress Marina Heights, L.P. to expand the list of approved proposed
transferees homebuilders to include MDC Holdings Inc., Centex Corporation, Pulte
Homes Inc., Lennar Corporation, Toll Brothers Inc., DR Horton Inc., Phil Rafton,
Warmington Homes, The Ryland Group Inc, and Taylor Morrison as proposed
transferees and authorizing the Executive Director to execute the amendment subject to
final review and approval by the City Attorney.
b. City Council consider recommendation to consider discussion of modifying process and
selection procedures for City Council selection of appointees to City Commissions,
Boards and Committees and to provide staff with any further direction in the matter
[Amadeo]
11. COUNCIL & STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Cypress Knolls (Patton Park Housing) [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld and City
Attorney Robert Wellington]
b. Marina Station (Armstrong Ranch) [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld and City Attorney
Robert Wellington]
c. Marina Heights [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
d. Downtown Vitalization [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
e. Airport Economic Development Area [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
f. Council and staff opportunity to ask a question for clarification or make a brief report on
his or her own activities as permitted by Government Code Section 54954.2.
12. CORRESPONDENCE: None
13. ADJOURNMENT in memory of Romeo Gose, Jr.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 6:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
(1) Accounts Payable Check Numbers 51490 - 51657, totaling $562,113.
Wire transfers in the amount of $88,329.03
b. MINUTES:
(1) October 25, 2008, Special Meeting on Housing Element Update Public Workshop
(2) November 18, 2008, Regular Meeting
c. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: None
d. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
e. CALL FOR BIDS: None
f. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
(1) City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving regular City
Council meeting schedule for 2009 Calendar Year.
(2) City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, adopting California
Consensus Principles for the Federal Transportation Reauthorization Act.
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2008 Page 3
g. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS:
(1) Redevelopment Agency Board consider adopting Resolution No. 2008- (MRA),
approving Grant Agreement between City of Marina and Monterey County Habitat
for Humanity for Palm Avenue Planned Development, increasing appropriations in
FY 2008-09 Fund 47 Redevelopment Agency Project Area No. 1 Housing Budget,
authorizing Finance Director to make necessary and appropriate accounting and
budgetary entries and authorizing Executive Director to execute agreement, subject
to the final review and approval by the City Attorney.
(2) City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving purchase of First
Products Aera-Vator with attachments from Pringle Tractor Company of Salinas,
California, approving waiving City’s formal bid process, finding that the
commodity or product can only be obtained from one (1) vendor, approving
Memorandum of Understanding between City of Marina and Marina Pony
Baseball/Softball accepting receipt of $6,000 from Marina Pony Baseball Softball
in support of purchase, authorizing the Finance Director to make the necessary and
appropriate accounting and budgetary entries and authorizing the City Manager to
execute purchase agreement on behalf of the City subject to final review and
approval by the City Attorney.
h. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
i. MAPS: None
j. REPORTS: (RECEIVE AND FILE): None
k. FUNDING & BUDGET MATTERS: None
l. APPROVE ORDINANCES (WAIVE SECOND READING): None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Time will be set aside during the Public Hearing to receive oral
comments on all items listed as Public Hearings. The public is invited to approach the
podium to provide up to three (3) minutes of public testimony.
a. City Council open a public hearing and take any testimony from the public and consider
adopting Resolution No. 2008-, City Council approving Conditional Airport Use Permit
for Marina Motorsports, Inc., (MMS) for use of portion of aeronautical tarmac on
southeastern portion of Marina Municipal Airport for non-aviation events and authorizing
the City Manager to execute Conditional Airport Use Permit on behalf of the City subject
to final review and approval by the City Attorney.
b. City Council open a public hearing, take any testimony from the public and consider
adopting Resolution No. 2008-, approving one (1) amendment to the General Plan Land Use
Map and Land Use Element text and two (2) amendments and additions to General Plan text
regarding Marina Municipal Airport area uses.
Agenda for Meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2008 Page 4
c. City Council open a public hearing and take any testimony from the public and consider
adopting Resolution No. 2008- approving submission of application for $300,000
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to provide business start-up training and
business support services to targeted-income group (TIG) individuals in the community
through the Marina Technology Cluster, approving $15,000 administrative “in-kind”
administrative services to the program, authorizing use of $50,000 of program income from
the City’s CDBG revolving loan fund for the program, authorizing the Finance Director to
make the necessary and appropriate accounting and budgetary entries and authorizing the
City Manager to act on City’s behalf in all matters pertaining to this application and to
execute Grant Agreement and any amendments thereto with the State of California for
purposes of this grant.
10. OTHER ACTION ITEMS: Action listed for each Agenda item is that which is recommended
by staff. The City Council may, at its discretion, take action on any items. The public is
invited to approach the podium to provide up to three (3) minutes of public comment.
Note: No additional major projects or programs should be undertaken without review of the impacts
on existing priorities (Resolution No. 2006-79 – April 4, 2006).
a. Redevelopment Agency Board consider adopting Resolution No. 2008- (MRA),
approving amendment to Option Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Marina and Cypress Marina Heights, L.P. to expand the list of approved proposed
transferees homebuilders to include MDC Holdings Inc., Centex Corporation, Pulte
Homes Inc., Lennar Corporation, Toll Brothers Inc., DR Horton Inc., Phil Rafton,
Warmington Homes, The Ryland Group Inc, and Taylor Morrison as proposed
transferees and authorizing the Executive Director to execute the amendment subject to
final review and approval by the City Attorney.
b. City Council consider recommendation to consider discussion of modifying process and
selection procedures for City Council selection of appointees to City Commissions,
Boards and Committees and to provide staff with any further direction in the matter
[Amadeo]
11. COUNCIL & STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Cypress Knolls (Patton Park Housing) [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld and City
Attorney Robert Wellington]
b. Marina Station (Armstrong Ranch) [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld and City Attorney
Robert Wellington]
c. Marina Heights [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
d. Downtown Vitalization [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
e. Airport Economic Development Area [City Manager Anthony J. Altfeld]
f. Council and staff opportunity to ask a question for clarification or make a brief report on
his or her own activities as permitted by Government Code Section 54954.2.
12. CORRESPONDENCE: None
13. ADJOURNMENT in memory of Romeo Gose, Jr.
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEC 9TH
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Fernando Armenta 1st District (Chair) Lew C. Bauman
Louis R. Calcagno 2nd District (Vice-Chair) County Administrative Officer
Simón Salinas 3rd District
Ila Mettee-McCutchon 4th District Charles J. McKee
Dave Potter 5th District County Counsel
Denise Pennell Phone: (831) 755-5066
Interim Clerk of the Board Fax: (831) 755-5888
P. O. Box 1728 Home Page: www.co.monterey.ca.us
Salinas, CA 93902
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
****PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN MEETING START TIME****
8:30AM
The Clerk of the Board will issue a Supplemental Agenda on the Friday preceding this meeting. To see if there are any changes, please go to the County’s website at www.co.monterey/cttb/agenda, or call the Clerk of the Board office at 755-5066. Urgency items, submitted after posting of the Supplemental Agenda and/or Regular Agenda, may be read in by the Clerk of the Board at the beginning of the meeting.
MEETING PROCEDURES
The Board of Supervisors welcomes you to its meetings, which are regularly scheduled each Tuesday. Your interest is encouraged and appreciated. Meetings are held in the Board Chambers located on the first floor of the Monterey County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93901.
As a courtesy to others, please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the Board Chambers.
ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals with a disability requiring a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may make these requests to the Clerk of the Board Office.
The agenda is divided into two sections:
REGULAR CALENDAR: These items include significant financial and administrative actions, and items of special interest, usually approved by a single majority vote for each program. The regular calendar also includes “Scheduled Matters,” which are noticed hearings, work sessions and public hearings.
CONSENT CALENDAR: These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, appear in the supplemental section by program areas, and are usually approved by a single majority vote.
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INTERPRETATION SERVICE POLICY: The Monterey County Board of Supervisors invites and encourages the participation of Monterey County residents at its meetings. If you require the assistance of an interpreter, please contact the Clerk of the Board located in the Monterey County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas - or by phone at (831) 755-5066. The Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for translation assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible, and at a minimum 24 hours in advance of any meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
La Cámara de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey invita y apoya la participación de los residentes del Condado de Monterey en sus reuniones. Si usted requiere la asistencia de un interprete, por favor comunÃquese con la oficina de la Asistente de la Cámara de Supervisores localizada en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Monterey, (Monterey County Government Center), 168 W. Alisal, Salinas – o por teléfono al (831) 755-5066. La Asistente hará el esfuerzo para acomodar los pedidos de asistencia de un interprete. Los pedidos se deberán hacer lo mas pronto posible, y a lo mÃnimo 24 horas de anticipo de cualquier reunión de la Cámara de Supervisores.
All documents submitted by the public must have no less than ten (10) copies.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors must receive all materials for the agenda packet by noon on the Tuesday one week prior to the Tuesday Board meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING:
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
8:30 – 9:00 A.M.
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING:
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PAJARO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2008
AGENDA
8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION
1.
Additions and Corrections to Closed Session
The Clerk of the Board will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions which may be acted on by the Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code.
2.
Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items:
a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957, the Board will confer regarding appointment to the position of Natividad Medical Center CEO.
b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one item of significant exposure to litigation.
c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.
1. Sierra Club, et al. vs. County of Monterey, et al.; September Ranch Partners, et al., Real Parties in Interest (M82632)
2. Helping Our Peninsula's Environment vs. Monterey County Board of Supervisors; September Ranch Partners, et al., Real Parties in Interest (M82643)
10:30 A.M. RECONVENE
ROLL CALL:
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
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4.
Additions and Corrections
The Clerk of the Board will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions which may be acted on by the Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code.
5.
CONSENT CALENDAR – REGULAR (See Supplemental Sheet)
6.
CONSENT CALENDAR – PAJARO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (See Supplemental Sheet)
7.
CONSENT CALENDAR – MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (See Supplemental Sheet)
OTHER BOARD MATTERS:
8.
Board Comments, Referrals, and Updates
9.
CAO Comments
10.
Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. Board members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff for factual information, or request staff to report back to the Board at a future meeting.
APPOINTMENTS:
11.
Reappoint Helen Stevenson to the Community Action Commission for a term ending July 1, 2011. (Supervisor Calcagno)
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
S-1
Public Hearing to take action on 2009 Agricultural Preserve and Farmland Security Zone applications:
a. Approve application for ten Farmland Security Zone contracts;
b. Deny applications for two (2) Agricultural Preserve contracts and one (1) Farmland Security Zone contract;
c. Authorize Chair of the Board to execute Farmland Security Zone contracts; and
d. Direct Clerk of the Board to record the Farmland Security Zone contracts.
(PLN080438/Williamson Act Contract Applications, County-wide)
S-2
Adopt Resolution amending Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 06-221 to add a condition of approval recommended by the Department of Conservation, including the following actions:
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a. Approve an equal exchange of 80 acres under Williamson Act. Land Conservation Contract No. 73-034 with contiguous acreage not under contract such that there is no net decrease of acreage under contract (Patterson; PLN050039); located at Jolon Road, Lockwood Area;
b. Approve a lot line adjustment of acreage under Williamson Act, Land Conservation Contract No. 73-034, that reconfigures four parcels under said contract; and
c. Authorize Chair of the Board to execute an amended Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract, rescinding a portion of Land Conservation Contract No. 73-034 for Jessie Lee Patterson Trust et al to reflect the newly reconfigured Assessor Parcels legal lots of record, and simultaneously execute a new Land Conservation Contract (No. 73-034A) between the County of Monterey and Jessie Patterson Trust et al, to incorporate new legal descriptions, based on the reconfigured Assessor Parcels, to reflect ownership interests, and incorporate any legislative changes to the State Williamson Act provisions and current Agricultural Preserve Procedures.
(Conditional Approval – PLN050039/Pattersen, Lockwood Area, South County Area)
12:00 P.M.
Recess for Lunch
1:30 P.M. RECONVENE
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
S-3
a. Adopt the 2009 Monterey County Legislative Priorities and Legislative Platform as recommended by the Board of Supervisors Legislative Committee; and
b. Adopt additional Legislative Platform issues submitted by the Child Care Planning Council (CCPC).
S-4
Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to release a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 10156) for countywide provision of "advanced life support" ambulance service.
S-5
a. Consider the Negative Declaration previously adopted for the proposed zoning reclassification and VanBrocklin Minor Subdivision (PLN990215); and
b. Adopt an Ordinance to amend Title 21 (zoning) of the Monterey County Code to change the zoning from "LDR/5-D" (Low Density Residential, 5 acre minimum with Design Control Overlay) to "LDR/5-D-B-6" (Low Density Residential, five (5) acre minimum with Design Control and B-6 Building Site Overlay) on properties located at 848 River Road (Assessor's Parcel Number 167-061-037-000).
(Rezone GPZ080005/VanBrocklin, 848 River Road, Salinas, Toro Area Plan)
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S-6
a. Certify the Environmental Impact Report, approve a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan (program), adopt statement of overriding considerations; and
b. Based on the findings and evidence and subject to the conditions of approval, approve the Reduced Single Family Development Alternative for the Rancho Los Robles Project consisting of: demolition/removal of two (2) single-family dwellings, two (2) barns, a garage and two (2) mobile homes; Standard Subdivision of 33.58 acres into 76 total lots: 68 single-family lots, four (4) duplex lots, a 1.76-acre mixed use lot with a General Development Plan allowing 17,000 square feet of commercial space with four (4) apartment units above, and 9.7 acres of open space including a 2.5-acre public park; removal of twenty-five (25) oak trees and on-site relocation of 0.1-acre of willow trees; development of two (2) access roads on Sill Road that will align with existing Roadways (Miller Road and Kinghill Road) and one (1) access road to Hall Road. No separate access/driveways will be allowed on Sill or Hall Roads.
(PLN970159/Rancho Los Robles, 100 Sill Road, Las Lomas, North County Coastal Zone)
ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008
Future Board Meetings: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 – No Meeting Tuesday, December 30, 2008 – No Meeting
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(Supplemental Sheet)
CONSENT CALENDAR
NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER:
12.
Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute an Agreement with Beacon Partners for Consulting Services for implementation of OnBase, the Natividad Medical Center (NMC) Electronic Health Record Module in an amount not to exceed $182,000 for the period December 1, 2008 to November 30, 2009.
13.
Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Mission Linen Service in an amount not to exceed $450,000 per year (an increase of $350,000) or $900,000 for the term July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010 for Laundry Processing Services at NMC.
14.
a. Approve and authorize the NMC Purchasing Manager to execute an Agreement between Picis, Inc. and Natividad Medical Center (NMC) for the period December 15, 2008 to December 14, 2010, to provide Operating Room (OR) Management software consisting of OR Scheduling, Perioperative Nursing Record, Preference Card Management, Standard and Ad-hoc Reports and Interfaces between hospital HCIS in an amount not to exceed $352,418; and
b. Direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2008-09 Natividad Medical Center Budget Unit 960 to reflect the changes in appropriations as outlined in the Board Order (4/5th Vote Required).
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES:
15.
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-395 to reactivate the class of Administrative Services Manager and set salary;
b. Approve and amend Fiscal Year 2008-09 Department of Social and Employment Services Budget Unit 501 to reclassify and reallocate one (1.0) FTE Administrative Services Officer to one (1.0) FTE Administrative Services Manager position; and
c. Direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Budget Unit 501 Department of Social and Employment Services position allocations to reflect the changes.
16.
Approve revised Bylaws of the Commission on the Status of Women.
17.
a. Amend Health Department Budget Unit 411 to reallocate the following positions: one (1.0) FTE Senior Health Educator to one (1.0) FTE Public Health Nutritionist II, and one (1.0) FTE Senior Secretary and one (1.0) FTE Office Assistant III to two (2.0) FTE Public Health LVN; and
b. Direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2008-09 Health Department Budget Unit 411 to reflect the change in position count as outlined in the Board Order.
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18.
Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement A-11011 with Alliance on Aging for the Senior Peer Counseling Program that provides mental health intervention, support and referral services to older adults, increasing the Agreement in the amounts of $40,031 for December 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, and $68,625 for July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, for a revised total maximum agreement amount of $323,914.
19.
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Mental Health Services Agreement with The Village Project, Inc., effective December 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010, for mental health outreach and counseling services in the amount of $342,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
20.
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $120,000 per year, with Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University to provide perinatology services in the Health Department Clinic Services Division, beginning October 1, 2008, with an initial term of three (3) years, renewable for additional terms of one (1) year each upon the written consent of both parties; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE:
21.
Approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign a grant application with the State of California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) for California Multijurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (Cal-MMET) program for Fiscal Year 2008-09, in an estimated amount of $175,846.
22.
Approve advancement of Eduardo Lorenzana to Step 4 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range retroactive to September 6, 2008, pursuant to Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution 98-394, Section A.1.11.5 (Waiver for Unusual Circumstances).
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
23.
Extend the Declaration of Local Emergency adopted September 23, 2008, in the aftermath of the Basin Complex Fire.
24.
Rescind the original distribution of excess proceeds on Assessor's Parcel No. 241-321-012-000 ordered by Resolution No. 08-175 and re-approve the distribution to the final remaining claimant.
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25.
Approve amendments to conflict of interest code of the Treasurer/Tax Collector of Monterey County.
26.
Approve amendments to conflict of interest code of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder of Monterey County.
27.
Approve amendments to conflict of interest code of the Emergency Communications Department of Monterey County.
28.
Approve amendments to conflict of interest code of the Information Technology Department of Monterey County.
29.
Approve the conflict of interest code of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Monterey County.
30.
Authorize Board Chair to sign a new contract with Santa Clara County for their County Counsel's Office to provide legal services to the County of Monterey regarding the proposed incorporation of Carmel Valley in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
31.
Authorize acceptance of work and file a combined Notice of Completion for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of the annual maintenance of park roadways at Laguna Seca Recreation Area for calendar year 2008, Bid No. 10108.
32.
a. Approve and authorize the Deputy Chief Park Ranger/Operations Manager to sign a Standard Grant Agreement, including all certifications, with the Department of Boating and Waterways for patrol boat equipment replacement; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to approve patrol boat equipment purchases up to $25,000 from Budget Unit 755.
33.
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign a Master Agreement with ABM Janitorial Services to provide window washing services on an as-needed basis for projects of $10,000 or less each, to the County of Monterey for the initial term of approximately nineteen (19) months from the date of Board approval of the Agreement through June 30, 2010, including the option to extend Agreement for three (3) additional one (1) year periods, with a yearly aggregate value estimated not to exceed $150,000 for the Agreement, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth within the Agreement.
34.
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Agreements with Alta Construction, LLC, Arboricultural Specialties, Inc., dba The Professional Tree Care Co., Community Tree Service, S & C Tree Service, South Bay Tree Care, Inc., Topes Tree Service, Urban Lumberjacks, Inc., and West Coast Arborists, Inc., for provision of tree pruning and tree removal services to the County of Monterey in the amount of $10,000 or less per project on an as-needed basis, for the term of approximately eighteen (18) months from the date of signing through, and including June 30, 2010, and to
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include the option to extend the Agreements for three (3) additional one (1) year periods in accordance with the terms and conditions set within each Agreement. The aggregate amount to be spent for all Agreements issued under RFP No. 10096 is estimated not to exceed $1,000,000; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign similar additional Agreements for tree pruning and tree removal services with qualified contractors who meet the minimum requirements of the County of Monterey.
35.
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign the "Surety Bond Release to The Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America" to release Cable Franchise Bonds issued by Charter Communications.
36.
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign the Latitude Geographics Master License Agreement in the amount of $16,500 for purchase of Geocortex Essentials software to be used in the creation and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) websites;
b. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to issue purchase orders for the ongoing annual maintenance costs specified in the Agreement at an initial annual cost of $3,300 and subject to a five percent (5%) price increase limit per option year; and
c. Accept Non-Standard County Liability and Indemnification Provisions as recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
37.
a. Receive the Certified Statement of Votes cast and results of the November 4, 2008 Consolidated Presidential General Election;
b. Declare elected the candidates to their respective offices who received the highest number of votes on November 4, 2008, for which the Board of Supervisors has jurisdiction; and
c. Declare the results of each measure voted on November 4, 2008, for which the Board of Supervisors has jurisdiction.
38.
Authorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate and render specified election services to Hartnell Community College District, Chualar Union Elementary School District, and San Ardo Union Elementary School District for the March 3, 2009 Special School Elections.
39.
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign the MONTEREY COUNTY I-NET USER AGREEMENT between the County of Monterey and Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) for a five (5) year term beginning November 1, 2008;
b. Approve and authorize the transfer of $50,000 from the Cable TV Funds Restricted Revenue Account 080-3490 to Budget Unit (BU) 151-Telecommunications Fixed Assets for equipment required for MCOE to broadcast Monterey County Board of Supervisor's meetings to residents of Monterey County served by Charter Communications and equipment required for MCOE to transmit their broadcast signal to Comcast Cable using the Monterey County I-NET (4/5th Vote Required); and
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c. Increase estimated revenue and appropriations by $50,000 in BU 151-Telecommunications as detailed on the attached Board Order (4/5th Vote Required).
40.
Authorize the placement of Ms. Gail Borkowski at Step 4 of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors salary range in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.1, Non-Elected Unit Y Salary Steps, effective Monday, January 12, 2009.
41.
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to create the classification of Auditor Controller Analyst II, re-title Accounting Analyst to Auditor-Controller Analyst I, and consolidate the classifications of Accounting Analyst and Payroll Manager into Auditor-Controller Analyst I;
b. Approve re-titling of five (5) Accounting Analyst incumbents and one (1) Finance Manager I incumbent to Auditor Controller Analyst I, and reclassification of one (1) Finance Manager I incumbent to Auditor-Controller Analyst II; and
c. Direct the Auditor-Controller to incorporate these changes in the FY 2008-09 Auditor-Controller Budget Unit 111.
RMA - PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
42.
a. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. A-10518 with LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) where the Base Budget is increased by $16,880 to $139,050 with no Contingency increase, for a total amount not to exceed $157,377, for completion of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed Avila General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Subdivision and Variance located at 870, 874, and 884 River Road in Salinas (PLN980516), for a term through December 31, 2008;
b. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Reimbursement Agreement No. A-10519 with Joseph Samoske and Sandra Samoske and Mused Mohsin and Terry Mohsin where Exhibit 1D is added to the Reimbursement Agreement for completion of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed Avila General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Subdivision and Variance located at 870, 874, and 884 River Road in Salinas (PLN980516), for a term through December 31, 2008;
c. Authorize the Director of Planning to execute Amendment No. 5 to PSA No. A-10518, Amendment No. 5 to Reimbursement Agreement No. A-10519 and future amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved Agreement amounts;
d. Direct the Director of Planning to waive the thirty-five percent (35%) Administrative Fee for Environmental Impact Report processing based on Applicants paying hourly fees for processing of an Extraordinary Development Application; and
e. Authorize the Director of Planning to release payment in the amount of $16,880 from the Base Budget of PSA No. A-10518 with LSA Associates,
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Inc., for additional tasks outlined in Amendment No. 5 to PSA No. A-10518 from the Planning Department budget.
(Contract - PD060592/LSA Associates, County-wide)
43.
a. Accept the Parcel Map for the Bernardi Minor Subdivision of an existing 15,032 square foot parcel resulting in two (2) lots; one being 9,556 square feet and another consisting of 5,476 square feet;
b. Accept the Parcel Map Guarantee and Tax Clearance letter from the Tax Collector; and
c. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Parcel Map to the County Recorder for filing.
(Parcel Map - PLN070247/Bernardi, 10901 Seymour Street, Castroville, North County Area Plan)
RMA - PUBLIC WORKS:
44.
Accept the Annual Evaluation Report of traffic on Carmel Valley Road, Rio Road, and Carmel Rancho Boulevard, pursuant to Carmel Valley Master Plan Policy 39.3.2.1(b), Carmel Valley Area.
45.
Introduce, waive reading, and set January 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending the Monterey County Code, Title 12, Section 12.48.035, to establish an 8-ton residence district weight limit on Burns Road, Crown Avenue, Elsa Circle, Enfield Road, Grace Circle, Hall Circle, Merritt Street, and Royal Drive, Royal Estates Subdivision near King City.
46.
Introduce, waive reading, and set January 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending the Monterey County Code, Title 12, Section 12.28.010, to establish no parking at anytime on the northwest side of Paseo de Vaquero from a point 45 feet southwest of the centerline of San Benancio Road, southwesterly for a distance of 100 feet in Ambler Park, San Benancio area.
47.
Introduce, waive reading, and set January 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending the Monterey County Code, Title 12, Section 12.28.012, to establish no parking at anytime for commercial vehicles on both sides of Rio Road from Carmel Rancho Boulevard generally east to its terminus, Carmel area.
48.
Introduce, waive reading, and set January 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending the Monterey County Code, Title 12, to add Section 12.66.020 to establish a 20-minute-limit passenger or freight loading zone on the west side of Highlands Drive from a point 352 feet south of the centerline of Fern Canyon Road, southerly for a distance of 40 feet, in Carmel Highlands.
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49.
a. Adopt Resolution to determine the summary abandonment of a 20-foot wide natural drainage easement over lot 65 in the Los Tulares Subdivision, Unit No. 2, at 15488 Via La Gitana, Community of Carmel Valley is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;
b. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk;
c. Adopt Resolution to summarily abandon the 20-foot wide natural drainage easement over lot 65 in the Los Tulares Subdivision, Unit No. 2, at 15488 Via La Gitana, Community of Carmel Valley; and
d. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit certified copies of the Resolutions to the Recorder for recordation.
50.
a. Adopt Resolution to determine summary abandonment of a 10-foot wide drainage easement/alley on the northwesterly side of lots 9 and 51 between Brooklyn Street and Florence Avenue of the Fanny C. Porter Subdivisions, No. 2 and No. 4 in the Community of Pajaro and execution of four (4) Quitclaim Deeds are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;
b. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk;
c. Adopt Resolution to summarily abandon the 10-foot wide drainage easement/alley on the northwesterly side of lots 9 and 51 between Brooklyn Street and Florence Avenue of the Fanny C. Porter Subdivisions, No. 2 and No. 4 in the Pajaro area;
d. Adopt Resolution to quitclaiming the 10-foot wide drainage easement/alley to the four adjacent property owners and to quitclaiming any interest Monterey County has in said drainage easement/alley; and
e. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the four (4) Quitclaim Deeds and a certified copy of the Resolutions to the Recorder for recordation.
51.
a. Approve submittal of a grant application to the California State Coastal Conservancy Grant Program for the proposed Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail - Moss Landing Segment Project for a total amount not to exceed $260,000; and
b. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director, or his designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation to secure these funds.
52.
a. Authorize acceptance of work for the replacement boilers for the Adult Rehabilitation Facility located at 1410 Natividad Road, Salinas, Project No. 8513; and
b. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director to execute and record the Notice of Completion.
53.
a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-10966 with Kleinfelder West, Inc., to provide additional field geotechnical services and construction materials testing and observation (special inspection) for the Health Department located at 1270 Natividad Road in Salinas, in the amount
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of $73,000, for a total amount not to exceed $153,519, and extend the term through October 31, 2009; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-10966 and future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of work.
54.
a. Reject the single bid from West Star Environmental, Inc., for Fuel Systems Repairs - 855 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas and 2610 San Antonio Road, Bradley, California, Project No. 8525, Bid No. 10132;
b. Authorize the negotiation of contracts with qualified contractors for completion of the project at a lower price than the bid;
c. Authorize a contingency (not to exceed ten percent [10%] of each contract amount) to provide funding for approved contract change orders; and
d. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director to execute the contracts.
55.
a. Approve the Real Property Purchase Agreement with John R. Hackbarth, a single man, (APN 169-171-009) in the amount of $15,000 for construction of the Schulte Road Bridge (Co. No. 501) at Carmel River, Federal Aid Project No. BRLO-5944 (010), Project No. 09-382065;
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the Real Property Purchase Agreement; and
c. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Certificate of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation on behalf of the County.
56.
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to add the classification of Contract-Architectural Services Project Manager;
b. Amend Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-09 Public Works Department, Architectural Services Division, Fund 001, Budget Unit 165, to delete two (2) Facilities Project Manager positions and add two (2) Contract-Architectural Services Project Manager positions;
c. Approve Employment Contract for Gerald W. Williams (Attachment A);
d. Approve Employment Contract for Anthony Mitre (Attachment B);
e. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute Agreements; and
f. Direct the Auditor Controller to amend FY 2008-09 Public Works Department, Architectural Services Division, Fund 001, Budget Unit 165, to reflect changes and implement employment contracts.
57.
a. Approve the plans and special provisions for the remodel of Natividad Medical Center, Building 400, Second Floor, Behavioral Health Tenant Improvement, Bid No. 10154; and
b. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Notice to Contractors in The Californian on December 15 and December 22, 2008.
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PAJARO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT:
58.
a. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Operations and Services Agreement No. A-10766 with Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District, to provide additional operational and maintenance services for the wastewater collection system in the Pajaro County Sanitation District, in the amount of $168,000 for a total amount not to exceed $568,000 and extend the term through January 9, 2010;
b. Authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Operations and Services Agreement No. A-10766 and future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of work;
c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to decrease the Fund Balance Designations - 3810, by $100,000 and increase the available fund balance, Unreserved Fund Balance - 3800, by $100,000 for County Sanitation District 382 - Pajaro, Fund 382, Budget 910; and
d. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations for Fund 382, Budget 910, Account 6469, Other Professional Services by $100,000 (4/5th vote required).
RMA - MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
59.
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey, approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Funding Agreement with the Castroville Coalition to accept donations received by the Coalition of at least $67,500 to partially fund construction of the Fountain at the Castro Plaza in Castroville.
60.
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey, approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Funding Agreement with the Castroville Coalition to accept donations received by the Coalition of $167,000 to partially fund construction of the Japanese Schoolhouse Historic Restoration Project in Castroville.
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Fernando Armenta 1st District (Chair) Lew C. Bauman
Louis R. Calcagno 2nd District (Vice-Chair) County Administrative Officer
Simón Salinas 3rd District
Ila Mettee-McCutchon 4th District Charles J. McKee
Dave Potter 5th District County Counsel
Denise Pennell Phone: (831) 755-5066
Interim Clerk of the Board Fax: (831) 755-5888
P. O. Box 1728 Home Page: www.co.monterey.ca.us
Salinas, CA 93902
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
****PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN MEETING START TIME****
8:30AM
The Clerk of the Board will issue a Supplemental Agenda on the Friday preceding this meeting. To see if there are any changes, please go to the County’s website at www.co.monterey/cttb/agenda, or call the Clerk of the Board office at 755-5066. Urgency items, submitted after posting of the Supplemental Agenda and/or Regular Agenda, may be read in by the Clerk of the Board at the beginning of the meeting.
MEETING PROCEDURES
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The agenda is divided into two sections:
REGULAR CALENDAR: These items include significant financial and administrative actions, and items of special interest, usually approved by a single majority vote for each program. The regular calendar also includes “Scheduled Matters,” which are noticed hearings, work sessions and public hearings.
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The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors must receive all materials for the agenda packet by noon on the Tuesday one week prior to the Tuesday Board meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING:
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
8:30 – 9:00 A.M.
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING:
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PAJARO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2008
AGENDA
8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION
1.
Additions and Corrections to Closed Session
The Clerk of the Board will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions which may be acted on by the Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code.
2.
Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items:
a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957, the Board will confer regarding appointment to the position of Natividad Medical Center CEO.
b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one item of significant exposure to litigation.
c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.
1. Sierra Club, et al. vs. County of Monterey, et al.; September Ranch Partners, et al., Real Parties in Interest (M82632)
2. Helping Our Peninsula's Environment vs. Monterey County Board of Supervisors; September Ranch Partners, et al., Real Parties in Interest (M82643)
10:30 A.M. RECONVENE
ROLL CALL:
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
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4.
Additions and Corrections
The Clerk of the Board will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions which may be acted on by the Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code.
5.
CONSENT CALENDAR – REGULAR (See Supplemental Sheet)
6.
CONSENT CALENDAR – PAJARO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (See Supplemental Sheet)
7.
CONSENT CALENDAR – MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (See Supplemental Sheet)
OTHER BOARD MATTERS:
8.
Board Comments, Referrals, and Updates
9.
CAO Comments
10.
Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. Board members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff for factual information, or request staff to report back to the Board at a future meeting.
APPOINTMENTS:
11.
Reappoint Helen Stevenson to the Community Action Commission for a term ending July 1, 2011. (Supervisor Calcagno)
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
S-1
Public Hearing to take action on 2009 Agricultural Preserve and Farmland Security Zone applications:
a. Approve application for ten Farmland Security Zone contracts;
b. Deny applications for two (2) Agricultural Preserve contracts and one (1) Farmland Security Zone contract;
c. Authorize Chair of the Board to execute Farmland Security Zone contracts; and
d. Direct Clerk of the Board to record the Farmland Security Zone contracts.
(PLN080438/Williamson Act Contract Applications, County-wide)
S-2
Adopt Resolution amending Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 06-221 to add a condition of approval recommended by the Department of Conservation, including the following actions:
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a. Approve an equal exchange of 80 acres under Williamson Act. Land Conservation Contract No. 73-034 with contiguous acreage not under contract such that there is no net decrease of acreage under contract (Patterson; PLN050039); located at Jolon Road, Lockwood Area;
b. Approve a lot line adjustment of acreage under Williamson Act, Land Conservation Contract No. 73-034, that reconfigures four parcels under said contract; and
c. Authorize Chair of the Board to execute an amended Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract, rescinding a portion of Land Conservation Contract No. 73-034 for Jessie Lee Patterson Trust et al to reflect the newly reconfigured Assessor Parcels legal lots of record, and simultaneously execute a new Land Conservation Contract (No. 73-034A) between the County of Monterey and Jessie Patterson Trust et al, to incorporate new legal descriptions, based on the reconfigured Assessor Parcels, to reflect ownership interests, and incorporate any legislative changes to the State Williamson Act provisions and current Agricultural Preserve Procedures.
(Conditional Approval – PLN050039/Pattersen, Lockwood Area, South County Area)
12:00 P.M.
Recess for Lunch
1:30 P.M. RECONVENE
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
S-3
a. Adopt the 2009 Monterey County Legislative Priorities and Legislative Platform as recommended by the Board of Supervisors Legislative Committee; and
b. Adopt additional Legislative Platform issues submitted by the Child Care Planning Council (CCPC).
S-4
Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to release a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 10156) for countywide provision of "advanced life support" ambulance service.
S-5
a. Consider the Negative Declaration previously adopted for the proposed zoning reclassification and VanBrocklin Minor Subdivision (PLN990215); and
b. Adopt an Ordinance to amend Title 21 (zoning) of the Monterey County Code to change the zoning from "LDR/5-D" (Low Density Residential, 5 acre minimum with Design Control Overlay) to "LDR/5-D-B-6" (Low Density Residential, five (5) acre minimum with Design Control and B-6 Building Site Overlay) on properties located at 848 River Road (Assessor's Parcel Number 167-061-037-000).
(Rezone GPZ080005/VanBrocklin, 848 River Road, Salinas, Toro Area Plan)
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a. Certify the Environmental Impact Report, approve a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan (program), adopt statement of overriding considerations; and
b. Based on the findings and evidence and subject to the conditions of approval, approve the Reduced Single Family Development Alternative for the Rancho Los Robles Project consisting of: demolition/removal of two (2) single-family dwellings, two (2) barns, a garage and two (2) mobile homes; Standard Subdivision of 33.58 acres into 76 total lots: 68 single-family lots, four (4) duplex lots, a 1.76-acre mixed use lot with a General Development Plan allowing 17,000 square feet of commercial space with four (4) apartment units above, and 9.7 acres of open space including a 2.5-acre public park; removal of twenty-five (25) oak trees and on-site relocation of 0.1-acre of willow trees; development of two (2) access roads on Sill Road that will align with existing Roadways (Miller Road and Kinghill Road) and one (1) access road to Hall Road. No separate access/driveways will be allowed on Sill or Hall Roads.
(PLN970159/Rancho Los Robles, 100 Sill Road, Las Lomas, North County Coastal Zone)
ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008
Future Board Meetings: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 – No Meeting Tuesday, December 30, 2008 – No Meeting
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(Supplemental Sheet)
CONSENT CALENDAR
NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER:
12.
Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute an Agreement with Beacon Partners for Consulting Services for implementation of OnBase, the Natividad Medical Center (NMC) Electronic Health Record Module in an amount not to exceed $182,000 for the period December 1, 2008 to November 30, 2009.
13.
Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Mission Linen Service in an amount not to exceed $450,000 per year (an increase of $350,000) or $900,000 for the term July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010 for Laundry Processing Services at NMC.
14.
a. Approve and authorize the NMC Purchasing Manager to execute an Agreement between Picis, Inc. and Natividad Medical Center (NMC) for the period December 15, 2008 to December 14, 2010, to provide Operating Room (OR) Management software consisting of OR Scheduling, Perioperative Nursing Record, Preference Card Management, Standard and Ad-hoc Reports and Interfaces between hospital HCIS in an amount not to exceed $352,418; and
b. Direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2008-09 Natividad Medical Center Budget Unit 960 to reflect the changes in appropriations as outlined in the Board Order (4/5th Vote Required).
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES:
15.
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-395 to reactivate the class of Administrative Services Manager and set salary;
b. Approve and amend Fiscal Year 2008-09 Department of Social and Employment Services Budget Unit 501 to reclassify and reallocate one (1.0) FTE Administrative Services Officer to one (1.0) FTE Administrative Services Manager position; and
c. Direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Budget Unit 501 Department of Social and Employment Services position allocations to reflect the changes.
16.
Approve revised Bylaws of the Commission on the Status of Women.
17.
a. Amend Health Department Budget Unit 411 to reallocate the following positions: one (1.0) FTE Senior Health Educator to one (1.0) FTE Public Health Nutritionist II, and one (1.0) FTE Senior Secretary and one (1.0) FTE Office Assistant III to two (2.0) FTE Public Health LVN; and
b. Direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2008-09 Health Department Budget Unit 411 to reflect the change in position count as outlined in the Board Order.
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18.
Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement A-11011 with Alliance on Aging for the Senior Peer Counseling Program that provides mental health intervention, support and referral services to older adults, increasing the Agreement in the amounts of $40,031 for December 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, and $68,625 for July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, for a revised total maximum agreement amount of $323,914.
19.
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Mental Health Services Agreement with The Village Project, Inc., effective December 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010, for mental health outreach and counseling services in the amount of $342,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
20.
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $120,000 per year, with Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University to provide perinatology services in the Health Department Clinic Services Division, beginning October 1, 2008, with an initial term of three (3) years, renewable for additional terms of one (1) year each upon the written consent of both parties; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE:
21.
Approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign a grant application with the State of California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) for California Multijurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (Cal-MMET) program for Fiscal Year 2008-09, in an estimated amount of $175,846.
22.
Approve advancement of Eduardo Lorenzana to Step 4 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range retroactive to September 6, 2008, pursuant to Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution 98-394, Section A.1.11.5 (Waiver for Unusual Circumstances).
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
23.
Extend the Declaration of Local Emergency adopted September 23, 2008, in the aftermath of the Basin Complex Fire.
24.
Rescind the original distribution of excess proceeds on Assessor's Parcel No. 241-321-012-000 ordered by Resolution No. 08-175 and re-approve the distribution to the final remaining claimant.
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25.
Approve amendments to conflict of interest code of the Treasurer/Tax Collector of Monterey County.
26.
Approve amendments to conflict of interest code of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder of Monterey County.
27.
Approve amendments to conflict of interest code of the Emergency Communications Department of Monterey County.
28.
Approve amendments to conflict of interest code of the Information Technology Department of Monterey County.
29.
Approve the conflict of interest code of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Monterey County.
30.
Authorize Board Chair to sign a new contract with Santa Clara County for their County Counsel's Office to provide legal services to the County of Monterey regarding the proposed incorporation of Carmel Valley in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
31.
Authorize acceptance of work and file a combined Notice of Completion for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of the annual maintenance of park roadways at Laguna Seca Recreation Area for calendar year 2008, Bid No. 10108.
32.
a. Approve and authorize the Deputy Chief Park Ranger/Operations Manager to sign a Standard Grant Agreement, including all certifications, with the Department of Boating and Waterways for patrol boat equipment replacement; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to approve patrol boat equipment purchases up to $25,000 from Budget Unit 755.
33.
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign a Master Agreement with ABM Janitorial Services to provide window washing services on an as-needed basis for projects of $10,000 or less each, to the County of Monterey for the initial term of approximately nineteen (19) months from the date of Board approval of the Agreement through June 30, 2010, including the option to extend Agreement for three (3) additional one (1) year periods, with a yearly aggregate value estimated not to exceed $150,000 for the Agreement, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth within the Agreement.
34.
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Agreements with Alta Construction, LLC, Arboricultural Specialties, Inc., dba The Professional Tree Care Co., Community Tree Service, S & C Tree Service, South Bay Tree Care, Inc., Topes Tree Service, Urban Lumberjacks, Inc., and West Coast Arborists, Inc., for provision of tree pruning and tree removal services to the County of Monterey in the amount of $10,000 or less per project on an as-needed basis, for the term of approximately eighteen (18) months from the date of signing through, and including June 30, 2010, and to
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include the option to extend the Agreements for three (3) additional one (1) year periods in accordance with the terms and conditions set within each Agreement. The aggregate amount to be spent for all Agreements issued under RFP No. 10096 is estimated not to exceed $1,000,000; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign similar additional Agreements for tree pruning and tree removal services with qualified contractors who meet the minimum requirements of the County of Monterey.
35.
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign the "Surety Bond Release to The Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America" to release Cable Franchise Bonds issued by Charter Communications.
36.
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign the Latitude Geographics Master License Agreement in the amount of $16,500 for purchase of Geocortex Essentials software to be used in the creation and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) websites;
b. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to issue purchase orders for the ongoing annual maintenance costs specified in the Agreement at an initial annual cost of $3,300 and subject to a five percent (5%) price increase limit per option year; and
c. Accept Non-Standard County Liability and Indemnification Provisions as recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
37.
a. Receive the Certified Statement of Votes cast and results of the November 4, 2008 Consolidated Presidential General Election;
b. Declare elected the candidates to their respective offices who received the highest number of votes on November 4, 2008, for which the Board of Supervisors has jurisdiction; and
c. Declare the results of each measure voted on November 4, 2008, for which the Board of Supervisors has jurisdiction.
38.
Authorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate and render specified election services to Hartnell Community College District, Chualar Union Elementary School District, and San Ardo Union Elementary School District for the March 3, 2009 Special School Elections.
39.
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign the MONTEREY COUNTY I-NET USER AGREEMENT between the County of Monterey and Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) for a five (5) year term beginning November 1, 2008;
b. Approve and authorize the transfer of $50,000 from the Cable TV Funds Restricted Revenue Account 080-3490 to Budget Unit (BU) 151-Telecommunications Fixed Assets for equipment required for MCOE to broadcast Monterey County Board of Supervisor's meetings to residents of Monterey County served by Charter Communications and equipment required for MCOE to transmit their broadcast signal to Comcast Cable using the Monterey County I-NET (4/5th Vote Required); and
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c. Increase estimated revenue and appropriations by $50,000 in BU 151-Telecommunications as detailed on the attached Board Order (4/5th Vote Required).
40.
Authorize the placement of Ms. Gail Borkowski at Step 4 of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors salary range in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.1, Non-Elected Unit Y Salary Steps, effective Monday, January 12, 2009.
41.
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to create the classification of Auditor Controller Analyst II, re-title Accounting Analyst to Auditor-Controller Analyst I, and consolidate the classifications of Accounting Analyst and Payroll Manager into Auditor-Controller Analyst I;
b. Approve re-titling of five (5) Accounting Analyst incumbents and one (1) Finance Manager I incumbent to Auditor Controller Analyst I, and reclassification of one (1) Finance Manager I incumbent to Auditor-Controller Analyst II; and
c. Direct the Auditor-Controller to incorporate these changes in the FY 2008-09 Auditor-Controller Budget Unit 111.
RMA - PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
42.
a. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. A-10518 with LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) where the Base Budget is increased by $16,880 to $139,050 with no Contingency increase, for a total amount not to exceed $157,377, for completion of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed Avila General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Subdivision and Variance located at 870, 874, and 884 River Road in Salinas (PLN980516), for a term through December 31, 2008;
b. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Reimbursement Agreement No. A-10519 with Joseph Samoske and Sandra Samoske and Mused Mohsin and Terry Mohsin where Exhibit 1D is added to the Reimbursement Agreement for completion of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed Avila General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Subdivision and Variance located at 870, 874, and 884 River Road in Salinas (PLN980516), for a term through December 31, 2008;
c. Authorize the Director of Planning to execute Amendment No. 5 to PSA No. A-10518, Amendment No. 5 to Reimbursement Agreement No. A-10519 and future amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved Agreement amounts;
d. Direct the Director of Planning to waive the thirty-five percent (35%) Administrative Fee for Environmental Impact Report processing based on Applicants paying hourly fees for processing of an Extraordinary Development Application; and
e. Authorize the Director of Planning to release payment in the amount of $16,880 from the Base Budget of PSA No. A-10518 with LSA Associates,
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Inc., for additional tasks outlined in Amendment No. 5 to PSA No. A-10518 from the Planning Department budget.
(Contract - PD060592/LSA Associates, County-wide)
43.
a. Accept the Parcel Map for the Bernardi Minor Subdivision of an existing 15,032 square foot parcel resulting in two (2) lots; one being 9,556 square feet and another consisting of 5,476 square feet;
b. Accept the Parcel Map Guarantee and Tax Clearance letter from the Tax Collector; and
c. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Parcel Map to the County Recorder for filing.
(Parcel Map - PLN070247/Bernardi, 10901 Seymour Street, Castroville, North County Area Plan)
RMA - PUBLIC WORKS:
44.
Accept the Annual Evaluation Report of traffic on Carmel Valley Road, Rio Road, and Carmel Rancho Boulevard, pursuant to Carmel Valley Master Plan Policy 39.3.2.1(b), Carmel Valley Area.
45.
Introduce, waive reading, and set January 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending the Monterey County Code, Title 12, Section 12.48.035, to establish an 8-ton residence district weight limit on Burns Road, Crown Avenue, Elsa Circle, Enfield Road, Grace Circle, Hall Circle, Merritt Street, and Royal Drive, Royal Estates Subdivision near King City.
46.
Introduce, waive reading, and set January 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending the Monterey County Code, Title 12, Section 12.28.010, to establish no parking at anytime on the northwest side of Paseo de Vaquero from a point 45 feet southwest of the centerline of San Benancio Road, southwesterly for a distance of 100 feet in Ambler Park, San Benancio area.
47.
Introduce, waive reading, and set January 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending the Monterey County Code, Title 12, Section 12.28.012, to establish no parking at anytime for commercial vehicles on both sides of Rio Road from Carmel Rancho Boulevard generally east to its terminus, Carmel area.
48.
Introduce, waive reading, and set January 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending the Monterey County Code, Title 12, to add Section 12.66.020 to establish a 20-minute-limit passenger or freight loading zone on the west side of Highlands Drive from a point 352 feet south of the centerline of Fern Canyon Road, southerly for a distance of 40 feet, in Carmel Highlands.
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49.
a. Adopt Resolution to determine the summary abandonment of a 20-foot wide natural drainage easement over lot 65 in the Los Tulares Subdivision, Unit No. 2, at 15488 Via La Gitana, Community of Carmel Valley is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;
b. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk;
c. Adopt Resolution to summarily abandon the 20-foot wide natural drainage easement over lot 65 in the Los Tulares Subdivision, Unit No. 2, at 15488 Via La Gitana, Community of Carmel Valley; and
d. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit certified copies of the Resolutions to the Recorder for recordation.
50.
a. Adopt Resolution to determine summary abandonment of a 10-foot wide drainage easement/alley on the northwesterly side of lots 9 and 51 between Brooklyn Street and Florence Avenue of the Fanny C. Porter Subdivisions, No. 2 and No. 4 in the Community of Pajaro and execution of four (4) Quitclaim Deeds are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;
b. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk;
c. Adopt Resolution to summarily abandon the 10-foot wide drainage easement/alley on the northwesterly side of lots 9 and 51 between Brooklyn Street and Florence Avenue of the Fanny C. Porter Subdivisions, No. 2 and No. 4 in the Pajaro area;
d. Adopt Resolution to quitclaiming the 10-foot wide drainage easement/alley to the four adjacent property owners and to quitclaiming any interest Monterey County has in said drainage easement/alley; and
e. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the four (4) Quitclaim Deeds and a certified copy of the Resolutions to the Recorder for recordation.
51.
a. Approve submittal of a grant application to the California State Coastal Conservancy Grant Program for the proposed Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail - Moss Landing Segment Project for a total amount not to exceed $260,000; and
b. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director, or his designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation to secure these funds.
52.
a. Authorize acceptance of work for the replacement boilers for the Adult Rehabilitation Facility located at 1410 Natividad Road, Salinas, Project No. 8513; and
b. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director to execute and record the Notice of Completion.
53.
a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-10966 with Kleinfelder West, Inc., to provide additional field geotechnical services and construction materials testing and observation (special inspection) for the Health Department located at 1270 Natividad Road in Salinas, in the amount
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of $73,000, for a total amount not to exceed $153,519, and extend the term through October 31, 2009; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-10966 and future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of work.
54.
a. Reject the single bid from West Star Environmental, Inc., for Fuel Systems Repairs - 855 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas and 2610 San Antonio Road, Bradley, California, Project No. 8525, Bid No. 10132;
b. Authorize the negotiation of contracts with qualified contractors for completion of the project at a lower price than the bid;
c. Authorize a contingency (not to exceed ten percent [10%] of each contract amount) to provide funding for approved contract change orders; and
d. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director to execute the contracts.
55.
a. Approve the Real Property Purchase Agreement with John R. Hackbarth, a single man, (APN 169-171-009) in the amount of $15,000 for construction of the Schulte Road Bridge (Co. No. 501) at Carmel River, Federal Aid Project No. BRLO-5944 (010), Project No. 09-382065;
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the Real Property Purchase Agreement; and
c. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Certificate of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation on behalf of the County.
56.
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to add the classification of Contract-Architectural Services Project Manager;
b. Amend Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-09 Public Works Department, Architectural Services Division, Fund 001, Budget Unit 165, to delete two (2) Facilities Project Manager positions and add two (2) Contract-Architectural Services Project Manager positions;
c. Approve Employment Contract for Gerald W. Williams (Attachment A);
d. Approve Employment Contract for Anthony Mitre (Attachment B);
e. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute Agreements; and
f. Direct the Auditor Controller to amend FY 2008-09 Public Works Department, Architectural Services Division, Fund 001, Budget Unit 165, to reflect changes and implement employment contracts.
57.
a. Approve the plans and special provisions for the remodel of Natividad Medical Center, Building 400, Second Floor, Behavioral Health Tenant Improvement, Bid No. 10154; and
b. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Notice to Contractors in The Californian on December 15 and December 22, 2008.
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PAJARO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT:
58.
a. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Operations and Services Agreement No. A-10766 with Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District, to provide additional operational and maintenance services for the wastewater collection system in the Pajaro County Sanitation District, in the amount of $168,000 for a total amount not to exceed $568,000 and extend the term through January 9, 2010;
b. Authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Operations and Services Agreement No. A-10766 and future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of work;
c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to decrease the Fund Balance Designations - 3810, by $100,000 and increase the available fund balance, Unreserved Fund Balance - 3800, by $100,000 for County Sanitation District 382 - Pajaro, Fund 382, Budget 910; and
d. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations for Fund 382, Budget 910, Account 6469, Other Professional Services by $100,000 (4/5th vote required).
RMA - MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
59.
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey, approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Funding Agreement with the Castroville Coalition to accept donations received by the Coalition of at least $67,500 to partially fund construction of the Fountain at the Castro Plaza in Castroville.
60.
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey, approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Funding Agreement with the Castroville Coalition to accept donations received by the Coalition of $167,000 to partially fund construction of the Japanese Schoolhouse Historic Restoration Project in Castroville.
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Fire Department Shadow Box at Denny's
Subject: Fire Department Shadow Box at Denny's
Hey All,
You all have probably heard of the shadow box of the Marina Fire
Department over at Denny's. Well here it is! It's really something to
see in person. When you are in the area, stop into the Denny's on
Reservation and check it out. It's really a nice tribute to our
department.
Kind regards,
Anthony
Anthony Prado
Firefighter
Marina Fire Department
Hey All,
You all have probably heard of the shadow box of the Marina Fire
Department over at Denny's. Well here it is! It's really something to
see in person. When you are in the area, stop into the Denny's on
Reservation and check it out. It's really a nice tribute to our
department.
Kind regards,
Anthony
Anthony Prado
Firefighter
Marina Fire Department
MARINA POLICE RECOVER OVER 400 GRAMS OF MARIJUANA.
Marina Police Department
*PRESS RELEASE*
*For Immediate Release 12/06/2008*
MARINA POLICE RECOVER OVER 400 GRAMS OF MARIJUANA.
DATE OF ARREST: December, 6 2008
TIME OF INCIDENT: 12:20 am (0020 hours)
LOCATION OF INCIDENT: Reservation Road and Cardoza Avenue
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sgt. Eddie Anderson, (831) 884-1210
On Saturday, about 0020 hours, an on-duty Marina Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Reservation Road and Cardoza Avenue. As a result if this contact, it was determined that the driver had a suspended driver’s license.
Prior to the vehicle being impounded, and inventory search of the vehicle was conducted. A large quantity of marijuana was found in the vehicle. During this investigation, it was determined that the driver and the passenger were in possession of the marijuana.
The driver was identified as Albert Lee (33 years old) and the passenger was identified as Aslessandra DiazAguado (32 years old). Both Lee and DiazAguado were booking into the Monterey County Jail for Felony Possession of Marijuana and for Possession of Marijuana for Sale.
*PRESS RELEASE*
*For Immediate Release 12/06/2008*
MARINA POLICE RECOVER OVER 400 GRAMS OF MARIJUANA.
DATE OF ARREST: December, 6 2008
TIME OF INCIDENT: 12:20 am (0020 hours)
LOCATION OF INCIDENT: Reservation Road and Cardoza Avenue
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sgt. Eddie Anderson, (831) 884-1210
On Saturday, about 0020 hours, an on-duty Marina Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Reservation Road and Cardoza Avenue. As a result if this contact, it was determined that the driver had a suspended driver’s license.
Prior to the vehicle being impounded, and inventory search of the vehicle was conducted. A large quantity of marijuana was found in the vehicle. During this investigation, it was determined that the driver and the passenger were in possession of the marijuana.
The driver was identified as Albert Lee (33 years old) and the passenger was identified as Aslessandra DiazAguado (32 years old). Both Lee and DiazAguado were booking into the Monterey County Jail for Felony Possession of Marijuana and for Possession of Marijuana for Sale.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Marina Christmas Tree Lighting (still working on it)
On Friday, Dec 5th, the City of Marina had our annual Tree Lighting ceremony and
it was another great success. Many worked behind the scene all day Friday
decorating the fireside room, setting up refreshments, the stage, special lighting
and coordinating the several events. It actually starts 6 months prior with a volunteer committee meeting every month, planning and coordinating.
As the event draws near, the committee meets weekly. Buying supplies, cookies,
briquette's, marsh mellows, graham crackers, lights, poinsettia's, table cloths and
all the little things.
Local stores do what they can, Subway donates sandwiches, Mountain Mikes donates
two pizzas, Round Table donates two pizzas, Starbucks discounts the coffee and
provides the containers, Coffee Mia discounted the cider, Longs discounted the
tree lights, WalMart donated candy canes, Longs discounted additional candy
canes and the Stone Soup kids made the snow flakes for the fire side room.
Hundreds of people enjoyed singing by candle light, watching the children sing and play musical instruments. Santa and Mrs Claus arrived just after the tree lights were turned on. Children of all ages surrounded The Clauses and some had their pictures taken. Coffee, cider, cookies and s'mores were served on the night with a clear sky and bright stars.
And as Santa and Mrs Claus were leaving you could hear "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night..."
Many thanks to all the volunteers such as the Recreation Department, Recreation Commission, Public Works, Police and Fire Departments, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. The civic organizations of Marina. And all the generous donations that made this event possible.
it was another great success. Many worked behind the scene all day Friday
decorating the fireside room, setting up refreshments, the stage, special lighting
and coordinating the several events. It actually starts 6 months prior with a volunteer committee meeting every month, planning and coordinating.
As the event draws near, the committee meets weekly. Buying supplies, cookies,
briquette's, marsh mellows, graham crackers, lights, poinsettia's, table cloths and
all the little things.
Local stores do what they can, Subway donates sandwiches, Mountain Mikes donates
two pizzas, Round Table donates two pizzas, Starbucks discounts the coffee and
provides the containers, Coffee Mia discounted the cider, Longs discounted the
tree lights, WalMart donated candy canes, Longs discounted additional candy
canes and the Stone Soup kids made the snow flakes for the fire side room.
Hundreds of people enjoyed singing by candle light, watching the children sing and play musical instruments. Santa and Mrs Claus arrived just after the tree lights were turned on. Children of all ages surrounded The Clauses and some had their pictures taken. Coffee, cider, cookies and s'mores were served on the night with a clear sky and bright stars.
And as Santa and Mrs Claus were leaving you could hear "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night..."
Many thanks to all the volunteers such as the Recreation Department, Recreation Commission, Public Works, Police and Fire Departments, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. The civic organizations of Marina. And all the generous donations that made this event possible.
What’s Happening in Marina…Commentary by Councilman Dave McCall
Marina vs School District Boundary? Currently Marina has two school districts
serving the Marina area. North Monterey County School district has a boundary line just
outside the current housing on the north end of marina, which encompasses the Marina
Station Development and any new homes that may be built in that area. And we also have
M.P.U.S.D., which serves the larger portion of our city, in which we elect board
representatives -Trustees- to serve on the School Board and represent and protect Marina’s interests. Now as I understand it, we have not heard from the elected representative on the North County School Board that would be representing that portion of the district. Is there a representative that is actually assigned this area? I understand that until houses are built, no one actually resides in that district, but it seams that this could have been coordinated a little better. I can’t wait until an election for the North Monterey County School District Board takes place and the northern portion of Marina gets to vote for a representative. The Monterey County Office of Education is currently holding meetings and will eventually reach a decision determining which schools the children who will reside in Marina Station will attend. Barring any lawsuits or protests that may arise. I can only hope that the M.C.O.E., which is receiving data and information from all parties concerned, looks beyond the obvious and determines why there is a issue to resolve in the first place. $$$. What is best for Marina’s children? If there were no developer fee’s involved, would this issue have arisen? Where do the parents wish to send their children? Bussed to Castroville or walked to Olsen Elementary School?
Marina High School: I do not know what MPUSD has up their sleeves, but Don Livermore has just retired as principal of Marina High School.
Projects in Marina: The Marina Cottages had it’s Grand opening on September 13th. Located at 3200 Seaside Court, behind the Comfort Inn. The other portion of land behind the development has been sold and current plans include a hotel and a small family restaurant, which is needed in Marina. In the Dunes Development, Kohl’s, Target, R.E.I., Old Navy, and Best Buy stores are in full swing. The Seaside Cottages at the corner of Del Monte and Reservation are complete and have units for sale. Marina Community Partners of the Dunes Project has nothing finalized yet, however they are working with major grocery chains for Marina. “Like the community, we want a high caliber merchandiser” says Mr. Bob Shaffer of MCP. Wal-Mart has told me that their holiday sales exceeded last years and it appears that the opening of the regional shopping center was not impacting them.
It’s funny that I am still getting complaints from citizens outside of Marina about the traffic problems on Highway One. Every morning the traffic on all roads leading to the peninsula are clogged, and in the evening all roads leaving the peninsula are clogged. And it’s Marina’s FAULT! Yeah right. So, where are the workers coming from? It could be Salinas and/or South County? And how many roads serve this need? Well there is the Monterey/Salinas Highway (68), which has one lane for each direction. Then there is Reservation Road and Imjin going thru Marina to Highway 1, which is two lanes towards Monterey. Marina was just criticized by the Monterey Coast Weekly for not wanting the commuter traffic going thru their city, but no one has criticized the residents along Highway 68 for opposing a second lane for commuter traffic. Who pays for the road repairs, improvements and upgrades on our roads? If the improvements are done on Highway 68 then the county pays for them, but if the improvements are done on Reservation or Imjin then Marina has to pay for them. Cal-Trans wants Marina to pay for a build an overpass from Imjin onto highway 1. TAMC, our county agency, is even paying for improvements on Del Monte Blvd in Monterey. Go figure.
Our Schools: MPUSD is organizing a committee to examine how grades are configured, and consider if the current K-5, K-6, & K-8 configures are working. The committee will also examine the expected growth in Marina. With the new homes we are building there must be new and expanded schools to educate our children. Marina representative needs to recognize this and make sure that MPUSD is always doing what is in Marina’s best interest. Elected officials need to hear from the citizens to stay grounded, whether it is a School Board member or City Councilman. When was the last time you talked to an elected official? Do you want North County to bus our children to Castroville? Are you making sure that MPUSD commits to building schools and not opting to bus our children to Seaside. It takes approximately 4 years to plan, fund, design and build a school. And with developments poised to build and begin selling hundreds of homes annually, our school district representatives needs to assist MPUSD to prepare for the hundreds of children that will live in those homes. If you pay taxes then you have the right to express your opinion.
Why do some schools have higher test scores that others? The Educational Testing Service says it is related to issues outside of the school, such as; days absent from class, number of hours watching TV, lack of reading, lack of quality books in the home, and the number of parents in the home. That’s funny, I thought it was the lack of reinforcement on the “basics”?
Marina Library: It is with pride that Marina awaited the completion of our 19,000 square foot library building on a three-acre site situated next to Locke-Paddon Park. The new Marina library / County Offices is located at the end of Seaside Circle off of Reservation Road. Please come and “check out” the new Marina Library. I have received comments about the quantity of books stocked in the shelves at our new library. But be assured, the county is busy receiving and categorizing new books every day. And don’t forget that our available floor space has quadrupled. And, our shelving units are capable of doubling in height. It takes time, and one day soon, we will have a fully stocked library. And for now, please enjoy the experience, the view, and ambience.
L.A. Gang Receives Prison for Marina Bank Robbery: The investigation led to Los Angeles where the suspects are from. This case is a testament to the skill level, professionalism and tenacity of Marina’s Police Officers. We need to thank all the Marina Police Department Staff involved, for securing the convictions of some hard-core gang members, which now makes Marina safer as well as other communities.
Down Town Revitalization: The Downtown Vitalization project is a redevelopment effort that will implement the Downtown Vision and Downtown Design Guidelines. The first step towards implementation of these documents is a complete environmental review and the development of a Specific Plan for Marina’s core retail area. The Specific Plan will guide redevelopment. This study is moving forward with the completion of a traffic study by Pacific Municipal consultants, and Fehr and Peers Traffic engineers. The Specific Plan will serve as a planning framework for the Downtown area and establish detailed development regulations for future projects. The plan also includes a business inventory survey that will serve as a base line of information of the City’s business community. The City will soon sponsor a “Commercial - Space Available Listing” of businesses that are for rent, lease and purchase.
Marina High School: A team of five freshmen and their teacher entered the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “Name the Ship Contest”. Public and private schools from across the nation submitted suggestions. Marina High School’s essay and winning name “The Bell Shimada” was selected as the overall winning entry. The winning team from Marina High School was invited to Moss Point, Mississippi, where they participated in the official Keel Laying Ceremony for the building of the new ship. “The Bell Shimada” is a 208-foot, 39 million dollar state of the art research vessel, which is slated for completion in 2008 and will conduct research and collect data on the Pacific Ocean Fisheries. Occasionally the new ship will come into Monterey Bay to visit its host school, “Marina High”. The school will have access to the research data and the winning team will be offered two-week internships on the vessel during their senior year.
Congratulations to Freshmen Students Sho Nguyen, Sarah Livingston-Reed, Max Orfield, Jessica Kim, Desiree Duenas and their teacher Myah Gunn.
Marina High School has completed the Athletic Field upgrade of $127,000 and then turned around and won the first home football game. A signed football was presented to the Marina City Council for display in City Hall.
Everyone’s Harvest Marina’s Farmers Market: SUNDAYS 10 am to 2 pm
FRESH PRODUCE, DELICIOUS FOOD & LIVE MUSIC ! ! ! ! EBT & WIC Happily Accepted!
Bar-B-Q Chicken, Ribs, Kettle Corn, Corros, Baked Potatoes, Tacos and Tortillas.
Marina Village Shopping Center in the Grocery Outlet Parking Lot ~ 215 Reservation Road.
Council Meeting Highlights: A special meeting was held to receive information on the below market rate homes and provide comments and direction to staff. A variety of comments were made regarding the quantity of homes that should be prioritized for persons working or living in or near Marina. Preston Park rentals offers a 50% preference list for employees of the city, employees working within Marina and employees working outside the city for agencies located on the Ord property. I was hoping to use the same percentage for Marina developments so that we would be able to offer housing for future workers and residence. The larger the percentage the more homes that would be available in each phase of the development. Of the 1237 units in the Dunes project there are 108 below market rate (BMR) rental units and 264 BMR for sale homes. Of the 1050 units in Marina Heights there are 210 BMR homes. Of the 712 units that were in Cypress Knolls there were 92 BMR rental units and 121 BMR homes. Of the 1360 units currently planned for Marina Station there are 136 BMR rentals and 136 BMR homes.
The Council has decided to hire a consultant to review and gather facts concerning mobile home rents and rates, to report to council, findings, that could be used to determine if rent stabilization or rent control is needed in Marina?
The Dunes project (formally know as University Villages) has asked the Council to review the financial terms and the development agreement due to the recent down turn in the housing market.
Did you know:
(1) 5 decades ago on October 5th 1957, Russian scientists and Engineers stunned the world with the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite, sparking an international space race. Last October marked the 50th anniversary of that incredible achievement referred to by many as the shot that began the space age. Since that time we have traveled to the moon, mars and other planets, even probing beyond our own solar system.
(2) A record attendance of 1700 citizens attended the grand opening of Marina Library.
(3) 4 members of Congress pledged to live on $21.00 worth of food for one week, which is the average amount food stamp recipients receive weekly. Most of our politicians live very well and have incomes outside of the salary offered by their position. It’s hard for me to imagine a millionaire being made aware of hunger and poverty. Sometimes I feel that our Washington friends are so far out of touch with reality that they could never know how “we” exist. But we’ve got to give them credit for trying!
Mail Box: I received a note asking about the percolation pond sales and the conversion of percolation pond lots to parks. To date the city has only sold the perc pond lot on Bradley Circle. The City needs to gain three million in perc ponds sales for budget revenue and sell additional lots to pay for the first conversion of a perc pond to a park. With the stall in the housing market it is very difficult to sell the pieces of property. The city is currently looking into the possibility of hiring a property management firm to sell the lots. I also received a note requesting the possibility of building a dog park in Marina. This has always been on our radar screen and we are hoping to open one soon. For now there is a fenced ballfield in Schoonover Park that is being used as a dog park. The Council is also considering a proposal made by the Institute for Canine Studies, which is requesting the opportunity to build here in Marina. Marina has a business park near the airport, along Reservation road, that may be suitable for their needs. Hopefully, the Council, city staff and the Canine Institute can work together to solve the location issue. I also received a letter asking about the abandoned housing on the former Fort Ord. Such as; Why it can’t be sold as-is to consumers, or why it can’t be used as rental units for the poor and homeless? Very good questions, but the property has only recently been turned over to the City of Marina. The base closed in 1995, and the government had a lot of red tape to go thru before the property could be transferred. Marina began receiving property between 2004 and 2006. Even before the transfer was complete, I went thru several units and took pictures. There was a lot of water damage, mold damage and vandalism. Besides all of the obvious repairs and code upgrades would have to be done there were issues with electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing in the walls. Not to mention the new services that would be needed such as new sewer and water mains and new electrical service including a breaker box and meter panel. And if these units were sold, people would be living inside an abandoned housing area with limited police and fire protection. There would also be the FORA fees of $30,000 per unit, city and all other fees associated with purchasing a home, and then before you could occupy, plans would need to be submitted to planning and inspections would need to take place. A very long and expensive process.
Marina is blessed to have so many who serve our community in so many ways.
Thank you.
Dave McCall
(phone) 384-3822 (fax) 384-3822
Snail mail: P.O.Box 1572, Marina, CA. 93933
Or send e-mail: doctordave54@aol.com
Marina vs School District Boundary? Currently Marina has two school districts
serving the Marina area. North Monterey County School district has a boundary line just
outside the current housing on the north end of marina, which encompasses the Marina
Station Development and any new homes that may be built in that area. And we also have
M.P.U.S.D., which serves the larger portion of our city, in which we elect board
representatives -Trustees- to serve on the School Board and represent and protect Marina’s interests. Now as I understand it, we have not heard from the elected representative on the North County School Board that would be representing that portion of the district. Is there a representative that is actually assigned this area? I understand that until houses are built, no one actually resides in that district, but it seams that this could have been coordinated a little better. I can’t wait until an election for the North Monterey County School District Board takes place and the northern portion of Marina gets to vote for a representative. The Monterey County Office of Education is currently holding meetings and will eventually reach a decision determining which schools the children who will reside in Marina Station will attend. Barring any lawsuits or protests that may arise. I can only hope that the M.C.O.E., which is receiving data and information from all parties concerned, looks beyond the obvious and determines why there is a issue to resolve in the first place. $$$. What is best for Marina’s children? If there were no developer fee’s involved, would this issue have arisen? Where do the parents wish to send their children? Bussed to Castroville or walked to Olsen Elementary School?
Marina High School: I do not know what MPUSD has up their sleeves, but Don Livermore has just retired as principal of Marina High School.
Projects in Marina: The Marina Cottages had it’s Grand opening on September 13th. Located at 3200 Seaside Court, behind the Comfort Inn. The other portion of land behind the development has been sold and current plans include a hotel and a small family restaurant, which is needed in Marina. In the Dunes Development, Kohl’s, Target, R.E.I., Old Navy, and Best Buy stores are in full swing. The Seaside Cottages at the corner of Del Monte and Reservation are complete and have units for sale. Marina Community Partners of the Dunes Project has nothing finalized yet, however they are working with major grocery chains for Marina. “Like the community, we want a high caliber merchandiser” says Mr. Bob Shaffer of MCP. Wal-Mart has told me that their holiday sales exceeded last years and it appears that the opening of the regional shopping center was not impacting them.
It’s funny that I am still getting complaints from citizens outside of Marina about the traffic problems on Highway One. Every morning the traffic on all roads leading to the peninsula are clogged, and in the evening all roads leaving the peninsula are clogged. And it’s Marina’s FAULT! Yeah right. So, where are the workers coming from? It could be Salinas and/or South County? And how many roads serve this need? Well there is the Monterey/Salinas Highway (68), which has one lane for each direction. Then there is Reservation Road and Imjin going thru Marina to Highway 1, which is two lanes towards Monterey. Marina was just criticized by the Monterey Coast Weekly for not wanting the commuter traffic going thru their city, but no one has criticized the residents along Highway 68 for opposing a second lane for commuter traffic. Who pays for the road repairs, improvements and upgrades on our roads? If the improvements are done on Highway 68 then the county pays for them, but if the improvements are done on Reservation or Imjin then Marina has to pay for them. Cal-Trans wants Marina to pay for a build an overpass from Imjin onto highway 1. TAMC, our county agency, is even paying for improvements on Del Monte Blvd in Monterey. Go figure.
Our Schools: MPUSD is organizing a committee to examine how grades are configured, and consider if the current K-5, K-6, & K-8 configures are working. The committee will also examine the expected growth in Marina. With the new homes we are building there must be new and expanded schools to educate our children. Marina representative needs to recognize this and make sure that MPUSD is always doing what is in Marina’s best interest. Elected officials need to hear from the citizens to stay grounded, whether it is a School Board member or City Councilman. When was the last time you talked to an elected official? Do you want North County to bus our children to Castroville? Are you making sure that MPUSD commits to building schools and not opting to bus our children to Seaside. It takes approximately 4 years to plan, fund, design and build a school. And with developments poised to build and begin selling hundreds of homes annually, our school district representatives needs to assist MPUSD to prepare for the hundreds of children that will live in those homes. If you pay taxes then you have the right to express your opinion.
Why do some schools have higher test scores that others? The Educational Testing Service says it is related to issues outside of the school, such as; days absent from class, number of hours watching TV, lack of reading, lack of quality books in the home, and the number of parents in the home. That’s funny, I thought it was the lack of reinforcement on the “basics”?
Marina Library: It is with pride that Marina awaited the completion of our 19,000 square foot library building on a three-acre site situated next to Locke-Paddon Park. The new Marina library / County Offices is located at the end of Seaside Circle off of Reservation Road. Please come and “check out” the new Marina Library. I have received comments about the quantity of books stocked in the shelves at our new library. But be assured, the county is busy receiving and categorizing new books every day. And don’t forget that our available floor space has quadrupled. And, our shelving units are capable of doubling in height. It takes time, and one day soon, we will have a fully stocked library. And for now, please enjoy the experience, the view, and ambience.
L.A. Gang Receives Prison for Marina Bank Robbery: The investigation led to Los Angeles where the suspects are from. This case is a testament to the skill level, professionalism and tenacity of Marina’s Police Officers. We need to thank all the Marina Police Department Staff involved, for securing the convictions of some hard-core gang members, which now makes Marina safer as well as other communities.
Down Town Revitalization: The Downtown Vitalization project is a redevelopment effort that will implement the Downtown Vision and Downtown Design Guidelines. The first step towards implementation of these documents is a complete environmental review and the development of a Specific Plan for Marina’s core retail area. The Specific Plan will guide redevelopment. This study is moving forward with the completion of a traffic study by Pacific Municipal consultants, and Fehr and Peers Traffic engineers. The Specific Plan will serve as a planning framework for the Downtown area and establish detailed development regulations for future projects. The plan also includes a business inventory survey that will serve as a base line of information of the City’s business community. The City will soon sponsor a “Commercial - Space Available Listing” of businesses that are for rent, lease and purchase.
Marina High School: A team of five freshmen and their teacher entered the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “Name the Ship Contest”. Public and private schools from across the nation submitted suggestions. Marina High School’s essay and winning name “The Bell Shimada” was selected as the overall winning entry. The winning team from Marina High School was invited to Moss Point, Mississippi, where they participated in the official Keel Laying Ceremony for the building of the new ship. “The Bell Shimada” is a 208-foot, 39 million dollar state of the art research vessel, which is slated for completion in 2008 and will conduct research and collect data on the Pacific Ocean Fisheries. Occasionally the new ship will come into Monterey Bay to visit its host school, “Marina High”. The school will have access to the research data and the winning team will be offered two-week internships on the vessel during their senior year.
Congratulations to Freshmen Students Sho Nguyen, Sarah Livingston-Reed, Max Orfield, Jessica Kim, Desiree Duenas and their teacher Myah Gunn.
Marina High School has completed the Athletic Field upgrade of $127,000 and then turned around and won the first home football game. A signed football was presented to the Marina City Council for display in City Hall.
Everyone’s Harvest Marina’s Farmers Market: SUNDAYS 10 am to 2 pm
FRESH PRODUCE, DELICIOUS FOOD & LIVE MUSIC ! ! ! ! EBT & WIC Happily Accepted!
Bar-B-Q Chicken, Ribs, Kettle Corn, Corros, Baked Potatoes, Tacos and Tortillas.
Marina Village Shopping Center in the Grocery Outlet Parking Lot ~ 215 Reservation Road.
Council Meeting Highlights: A special meeting was held to receive information on the below market rate homes and provide comments and direction to staff. A variety of comments were made regarding the quantity of homes that should be prioritized for persons working or living in or near Marina. Preston Park rentals offers a 50% preference list for employees of the city, employees working within Marina and employees working outside the city for agencies located on the Ord property. I was hoping to use the same percentage for Marina developments so that we would be able to offer housing for future workers and residence. The larger the percentage the more homes that would be available in each phase of the development. Of the 1237 units in the Dunes project there are 108 below market rate (BMR) rental units and 264 BMR for sale homes. Of the 1050 units in Marina Heights there are 210 BMR homes. Of the 712 units that were in Cypress Knolls there were 92 BMR rental units and 121 BMR homes. Of the 1360 units currently planned for Marina Station there are 136 BMR rentals and 136 BMR homes.
The Council has decided to hire a consultant to review and gather facts concerning mobile home rents and rates, to report to council, findings, that could be used to determine if rent stabilization or rent control is needed in Marina?
The Dunes project (formally know as University Villages) has asked the Council to review the financial terms and the development agreement due to the recent down turn in the housing market.
Did you know:
(1) 5 decades ago on October 5th 1957, Russian scientists and Engineers stunned the world with the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite, sparking an international space race. Last October marked the 50th anniversary of that incredible achievement referred to by many as the shot that began the space age. Since that time we have traveled to the moon, mars and other planets, even probing beyond our own solar system.
(2) A record attendance of 1700 citizens attended the grand opening of Marina Library.
(3) 4 members of Congress pledged to live on $21.00 worth of food for one week, which is the average amount food stamp recipients receive weekly. Most of our politicians live very well and have incomes outside of the salary offered by their position. It’s hard for me to imagine a millionaire being made aware of hunger and poverty. Sometimes I feel that our Washington friends are so far out of touch with reality that they could never know how “we” exist. But we’ve got to give them credit for trying!
Mail Box: I received a note asking about the percolation pond sales and the conversion of percolation pond lots to parks. To date the city has only sold the perc pond lot on Bradley Circle. The City needs to gain three million in perc ponds sales for budget revenue and sell additional lots to pay for the first conversion of a perc pond to a park. With the stall in the housing market it is very difficult to sell the pieces of property. The city is currently looking into the possibility of hiring a property management firm to sell the lots. I also received a note requesting the possibility of building a dog park in Marina. This has always been on our radar screen and we are hoping to open one soon. For now there is a fenced ballfield in Schoonover Park that is being used as a dog park. The Council is also considering a proposal made by the Institute for Canine Studies, which is requesting the opportunity to build here in Marina. Marina has a business park near the airport, along Reservation road, that may be suitable for their needs. Hopefully, the Council, city staff and the Canine Institute can work together to solve the location issue. I also received a letter asking about the abandoned housing on the former Fort Ord. Such as; Why it can’t be sold as-is to consumers, or why it can’t be used as rental units for the poor and homeless? Very good questions, but the property has only recently been turned over to the City of Marina. The base closed in 1995, and the government had a lot of red tape to go thru before the property could be transferred. Marina began receiving property between 2004 and 2006. Even before the transfer was complete, I went thru several units and took pictures. There was a lot of water damage, mold damage and vandalism. Besides all of the obvious repairs and code upgrades would have to be done there were issues with electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing in the walls. Not to mention the new services that would be needed such as new sewer and water mains and new electrical service including a breaker box and meter panel. And if these units were sold, people would be living inside an abandoned housing area with limited police and fire protection. There would also be the FORA fees of $30,000 per unit, city and all other fees associated with purchasing a home, and then before you could occupy, plans would need to be submitted to planning and inspections would need to take place. A very long and expensive process.
Marina is blessed to have so many who serve our community in so many ways.
Thank you.
Dave McCall
(phone) 384-3822 (fax) 384-3822
Snail mail: P.O.Box 1572, Marina, CA. 93933
Or send e-mail: doctordave54@aol.com
What's Happening in Marina June 2008
What’s Happening in Marina…Commentary by Councilman Dave McCall
Marina vs School District Boundary? Currently Marina has two school districts
serving the Marina area. North Monterey County School district has a boundary line just
outside the current housing on the north end of marina, which encompasses the Marina
Station Development and any new homes that may be built in that area. And we also have
M.P.U.S.D., which serves the larger portion of our city, in which we elect board
representatives -Trustees- to serve on the School Board and represent and protect Marina’s interests. Now as I understand it, we have not heard from the elected representative on the North County School Board that would be representing that portion of the district. Is there a representative that is actually assigned this area? I understand that until houses are built, no one actually resides in that district, but it seams that this could have been coordinated a little better. I can’t wait until an election for the North Monterey County School District Board takes place and the northern portion of Marina gets to vote for a representative. The Monterey County Office of Education is currently holding meetings and will eventually reach a decision determining which schools the children who will reside in Marina Station will attend. Barring any lawsuits or protests that may arise. I can only hope that the M.C.O.E., which is receiving data and information from all parties concerned, looks beyond the obvious and determines why there is a issue to resolve in the first place. $$$. What is best for Marina’s children? If there were no developer fee’s involved, would this issue have arisen? Where do the parents wish to send their children? Bussed to Castroville or walked to Olsen Elementary School?
Marina High School: I do not know what MPUSD has up their sleeves, but Don Livermore has just retired as principal of Marina High School. I know we will all miss him, so when you run into Don, let him know!
Projects in Marina: The Marina Cottages had it’s Grand opening on September 13th. Located at 3200 Seaside Court, behind the Comfort Inn. The other portion of land behind the development has been sold and current plans include a hotel and a small family restaurant, which is needed in Marina. In the Dunes Development, Kohl’s, Target, R.E.I., Old Navy, and Best Buy stores are in full swing. The Seaside Cottages at the corner of Del Monte and Reservation are complete and have units for sale. Marina Community Partners of the Dunes Project has nothing finalized yet, however they are working with major grocery chains for Marina. “Like the community, we want a high caliber merchandiser” says Mr. Bob Shaffer of MCP. Wal-Mart has told me that their holiday sales exceeded last years and it appears that the opening of the regional shopping center was not impacting them.
It’s funny that I am still getting complaints from citizens outside of Marina about the traffic problems on Highway One. Every morning the traffic on all roads leading to the peninsula are clogged, and in the evening all roads leaving the peninsula are clogged. And it’s Marina’s FAULT! Yeah right. So, where are the workers coming from? It could be Salinas and/or South County? And how many roads serve this need? Well there is the Monterey/Salinas Highway (68), which has one lane for each direction. Then there is Reservation Road and Imjin going thru Marina to Highway 1, which is two lanes towards Monterey. Marina was just criticized by the Monterey Coast Weekly for not wanting the commuter traffic going thru their city, but no one has criticized the residents along Highway 68 for opposing a second lane for commuter traffic. Who pays for the road repairs, improvements and upgrades on our roads? If the improvements are done on Highway 68 then the county pays for them, but if the improvements are done on Reservation or Imjin then Marina has to pay for them. Cal-Trans wants Marina to pay for a build an overpass from Imjin onto highway 1. TAMC, our county agency, is even paying for improvements on Del Monte Blvd in Monterey. Go figure.
Our Schools: MPUSD is organizing a committee to examine how grades are configured, and consider if the current K-5, K-6, & K-8 configures are working. The committee will also examine the expected growth in Marina. With the new homes we are building there must be new and expanded schools to educate our children. Marina representative needs to recognize this and make sure that MPUSD is always doing what is in Marina’s best interest. Elected officials need to hear from the citizens to stay grounded, whether it is a School Board member or City Councilman. When was the last time you talked to an elected official? Do you want North County to bus our children to Castroville? Are you making sure that MPUSD commits to building schools and not opting to bus our children to Seaside. It takes approximately 4 years to plan, fund, design and build a school. And with developments poised to build and begin selling hundreds of homes annually, our school district representatives needs to assist MPUSD to prepare for the hundreds of children that will live in those homes. If you pay taxes then you have the right to express your opinion.
Why do some schools have higher test scores that others? The Educational Testing Service says it is related to issues outside of the school, such as; days absent from class, number of hours watching TV, lack of reading, lack of quality books in the home, and the number of parents in the home. That’s funny, I thought it was the lack of reinforcement on the “basics”?
Marina Library: It is with pride that Marina awaited the completion of our 19,000 square foot library building on a three-acre site situated next to Locke-Paddon Park. The new Marina library / County Offices is located at the end of Seaside Circle off of Reservation Road. Please come and “check out” the new Marina Library. I have received comments about the quantity of books stocked in the shelves at our new library. But be assured, the county is busy receiving and categorizing new books every day. And don’t forget that our available floor space has quadrupled. And, our shelving units are capable of doubling in height. It takes time, and one day soon, we will have a fully stocked library. And for now, please enjoy the experience, the view, and ambience.
L.A. Gang Receives Prison for Marina Bank Robbery: The investigation led to Los Angeles where the suspects are from. This case is a testament to the skill level, professionalism and tenacity of Marina’s Police Officers. We need to thank all the Marina Police Department Staff involved, for securing the convictions of some hard-core gang members, which now makes Marina safer as well as other communities.
Down Town Revitalization: The Downtown Vitalization project is a redevelopment effort that will implement the Downtown Vision and Downtown Design Guidelines. The first step towards implementation of these documents is a complete environmental review and the development of a Specific Plan for Marina’s core retail area. The Specific Plan will guide redevelopment. This study is moving forward with the completion of a traffic study by Pacific Municipal consultants, and Fehr and Peers Traffic engineers. The Specific Plan will serve as a planning framework for the Downtown area and establish detailed development regulations for future projects. The plan also includes a business inventory survey that will serve as a base line of information of the City’s business community. The City will soon sponsor a “Commercial - Space Available Listing” of businesses that are for rent, lease and purchase.
Marina High School: A team of five freshmen and their teacher entered the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “Name the Ship Contest”. Public and private schools from across the nation submitted suggestions. Marina High School’s essay and winning name “The Bell Shimada” was selected as the overall winning entry. The winning team from Marina High School was invited to Moss Point, Mississippi, where they participated in the official Keel Laying Ceremony for the building of the new ship. “The Bell Shimada” is a 208-foot, 39 million dollar state of the art research vessel, which is slated for completion in 2008 and will conduct research and collect data on the Pacific Ocean Fisheries. Occasionally the new ship will come into Monterey Bay to visit its host school, “Marina High”. The school will have access to the research data and the winning team will be offered two-week internships on the vessel during their senior year.
Congratulations to Freshmen Students Sho Nguyen, Sarah Livingston-Reed, Max Orfield, Jessica Kim, Desiree Duenas and their teacher Myah Gunn.
Marina High School has completed the Athletic Field upgrade of $127,000 and then turned around and won the first home football game. A signed football was presented to the Marina City Council for display in City Hall.
Everyone’s Harvest Marina’s Farmers Market: SUNDAYS 10 am to 2 pm
FRESH PRODUCE, DELICIOUS FOOD & LIVE MUSIC ! ! ! ! EBT & WIC Happily Accepted!
Bar-B-Q Chicken, Ribs, Kettle Corn, Corros, Baked Potatoes, Tacos and Tortillas.
Marina Village Shopping Center in the Grocery Outlet Parking Lot ~ 215 Reservation Road.
Council Meeting Highlights: A special meeting was held to receive information on the below market rate homes and provide comments and direction to staff. A variety of comments were made regarding the quantity of homes that should be prioritized for persons working or living in or near Marina. Preston Park rentals offers a 50% preference list for employees of the city, employees working within Marina and employees working outside the city for agencies located on the Ord property. I was hoping to use the same percentage for Marina developments so that we would be able to offer housing for future workers and residence. The larger the percentage the more homes that would be available in each phase of the development. Of the 1237 units in the Dunes project there are 108 below market rate (BMR) rental units and 264 BMR for sale homes. Of the 1050 units in Marina Heights there are 210 BMR homes. Of the 712 units that were in Cypress Knolls there were 92 BMR rental units and 121 BMR homes. Of the 1360 units currently planned for Marina Station there are 136 BMR rentals and 136 BMR homes.
The Council has decided to hire a consultant to review and gather facts concerning mobile home rents and rates, to report to council, findings, that could be used to determine if rent stabilization or rent control is needed in Marina?
The Dunes project (formally know as University Villages) has asked the Council to review the financial terms and the development agreement due to the recent down turn in the housing market.
Did you know:
(1) 5 decades ago on October 5th 1957, Russian scientists and Engineers stunned the world with the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite, sparking an international space race. Last October marked the 50th anniversary of that incredible achievement referred to by many as the shot that began the space age. Since that time we have traveled to the moon, mars and other planets, even probing beyond our own solar system.
(2) A record attendance of 1700 citizens attended the grand opening of Marina Library.
(3) 4 members of Congress pledged to live on $21.00 worth of food for one week, which is the average amount food stamp recipients receive weekly. Most of our politicians live very well and have incomes outside of the salary offered by their position. It’s hard for me to imagine a millionaire being made aware of hunger and poverty. Sometimes I feel that our Washington friends are so far out of touch with reality that they could never know how “we” exist. But we’ve got to give them credit for trying!
Mail Box: I received a note asking about the percolation pond sales and the conversion of percolation pond lots to parks. To date the city has only sold the perc pond lot on Bradley Circle. The City needs to gain three million in perc ponds sales for budget revenue and sell additional lots to pay for the first conversion of a perc pond to a park. With the stall in the housing market it is very difficult to sell the pieces of property. The city is currently looking into the possibility of hiring a property management firm to sell the lots. I also received a note requesting the possibility of building a dog park in Marina. This has always been on our radar screen and we are hoping to open one soon. For now there is a fenced ballfield in Schoonover Park that is being used as a dog park. The Council is also considering a proposal made by the Institute for Canine Studies, which is requesting the opportunity to build here in Marina. Marina has a business park near the airport, along Reservation road, that may be suitable for their needs. Hopefully, the Council, city staff and the Canine Institute can work together to solve the location issue. I also received a letter asking about the abandoned housing on the former Fort Ord. Such as; Why it can’t be sold as-is to consumers, or why it can’t be used as rental units for the poor and homeless? Very good questions, but the property has only recently been turned over to the City of Marina. The base closed in 1995, and the government had a lot of red tape to go thru before the property could be transferred. Marina began receiving property between 2004 and 2006. Even before the transfer was complete, I went thru several units and took pictures. There was a lot of water damage, mold damage and vandalism. Besides all of the obvious repairs and code upgrades would have to be done there were issues with electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing in the walls. Not to mention the new services that would be needed such as new sewer and water mains and new electrical service including a breaker box and meter panel. And if these units were sold, people would be living inside an abandoned housing area with limited police and fire protection. There would also be the FORA fees of $30,000 per unit, city and all other fees associated with purchasing a home, and then before you could occupy, plans would need to be submitted to planning and inspections would need to take place. A very long and expensive process.
Marina is blessed to have so many who serve our community in so many ways.
Thank you.
Dave McCall
(phone) 384-3822 (fax) 384-3822
Snail mail: P.O.Box 1572, Marina, CA. 93933
Or send e-mail: doctordave54@aol.com
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Marina vs School District Boundary? Currently Marina has two school districts
serving the Marina area. North Monterey County School district has a boundary line just
outside the current housing on the north end of marina, which encompasses the Marina
Station Development and any new homes that may be built in that area. And we also have
M.P.U.S.D., which serves the larger portion of our city, in which we elect board
representatives -Trustees- to serve on the School Board and represent and protect Marina’s interests. Now as I understand it, we have not heard from the elected representative on the North County School Board that would be representing that portion of the district. Is there a representative that is actually assigned this area? I understand that until houses are built, no one actually resides in that district, but it seams that this could have been coordinated a little better. I can’t wait until an election for the North Monterey County School District Board takes place and the northern portion of Marina gets to vote for a representative. The Monterey County Office of Education is currently holding meetings and will eventually reach a decision determining which schools the children who will reside in Marina Station will attend. Barring any lawsuits or protests that may arise. I can only hope that the M.C.O.E., which is receiving data and information from all parties concerned, looks beyond the obvious and determines why there is a issue to resolve in the first place. $$$. What is best for Marina’s children? If there were no developer fee’s involved, would this issue have arisen? Where do the parents wish to send their children? Bussed to Castroville or walked to Olsen Elementary School?
Marina High School: I do not know what MPUSD has up their sleeves, but Don Livermore has just retired as principal of Marina High School. I know we will all miss him, so when you run into Don, let him know!
Projects in Marina: The Marina Cottages had it’s Grand opening on September 13th. Located at 3200 Seaside Court, behind the Comfort Inn. The other portion of land behind the development has been sold and current plans include a hotel and a small family restaurant, which is needed in Marina. In the Dunes Development, Kohl’s, Target, R.E.I., Old Navy, and Best Buy stores are in full swing. The Seaside Cottages at the corner of Del Monte and Reservation are complete and have units for sale. Marina Community Partners of the Dunes Project has nothing finalized yet, however they are working with major grocery chains for Marina. “Like the community, we want a high caliber merchandiser” says Mr. Bob Shaffer of MCP. Wal-Mart has told me that their holiday sales exceeded last years and it appears that the opening of the regional shopping center was not impacting them.
It’s funny that I am still getting complaints from citizens outside of Marina about the traffic problems on Highway One. Every morning the traffic on all roads leading to the peninsula are clogged, and in the evening all roads leaving the peninsula are clogged. And it’s Marina’s FAULT! Yeah right. So, where are the workers coming from? It could be Salinas and/or South County? And how many roads serve this need? Well there is the Monterey/Salinas Highway (68), which has one lane for each direction. Then there is Reservation Road and Imjin going thru Marina to Highway 1, which is two lanes towards Monterey. Marina was just criticized by the Monterey Coast Weekly for not wanting the commuter traffic going thru their city, but no one has criticized the residents along Highway 68 for opposing a second lane for commuter traffic. Who pays for the road repairs, improvements and upgrades on our roads? If the improvements are done on Highway 68 then the county pays for them, but if the improvements are done on Reservation or Imjin then Marina has to pay for them. Cal-Trans wants Marina to pay for a build an overpass from Imjin onto highway 1. TAMC, our county agency, is even paying for improvements on Del Monte Blvd in Monterey. Go figure.
Our Schools: MPUSD is organizing a committee to examine how grades are configured, and consider if the current K-5, K-6, & K-8 configures are working. The committee will also examine the expected growth in Marina. With the new homes we are building there must be new and expanded schools to educate our children. Marina representative needs to recognize this and make sure that MPUSD is always doing what is in Marina’s best interest. Elected officials need to hear from the citizens to stay grounded, whether it is a School Board member or City Councilman. When was the last time you talked to an elected official? Do you want North County to bus our children to Castroville? Are you making sure that MPUSD commits to building schools and not opting to bus our children to Seaside. It takes approximately 4 years to plan, fund, design and build a school. And with developments poised to build and begin selling hundreds of homes annually, our school district representatives needs to assist MPUSD to prepare for the hundreds of children that will live in those homes. If you pay taxes then you have the right to express your opinion.
Why do some schools have higher test scores that others? The Educational Testing Service says it is related to issues outside of the school, such as; days absent from class, number of hours watching TV, lack of reading, lack of quality books in the home, and the number of parents in the home. That’s funny, I thought it was the lack of reinforcement on the “basics”?
Marina Library: It is with pride that Marina awaited the completion of our 19,000 square foot library building on a three-acre site situated next to Locke-Paddon Park. The new Marina library / County Offices is located at the end of Seaside Circle off of Reservation Road. Please come and “check out” the new Marina Library. I have received comments about the quantity of books stocked in the shelves at our new library. But be assured, the county is busy receiving and categorizing new books every day. And don’t forget that our available floor space has quadrupled. And, our shelving units are capable of doubling in height. It takes time, and one day soon, we will have a fully stocked library. And for now, please enjoy the experience, the view, and ambience.
L.A. Gang Receives Prison for Marina Bank Robbery: The investigation led to Los Angeles where the suspects are from. This case is a testament to the skill level, professionalism and tenacity of Marina’s Police Officers. We need to thank all the Marina Police Department Staff involved, for securing the convictions of some hard-core gang members, which now makes Marina safer as well as other communities.
Down Town Revitalization: The Downtown Vitalization project is a redevelopment effort that will implement the Downtown Vision and Downtown Design Guidelines. The first step towards implementation of these documents is a complete environmental review and the development of a Specific Plan for Marina’s core retail area. The Specific Plan will guide redevelopment. This study is moving forward with the completion of a traffic study by Pacific Municipal consultants, and Fehr and Peers Traffic engineers. The Specific Plan will serve as a planning framework for the Downtown area and establish detailed development regulations for future projects. The plan also includes a business inventory survey that will serve as a base line of information of the City’s business community. The City will soon sponsor a “Commercial - Space Available Listing” of businesses that are for rent, lease and purchase.
Marina High School: A team of five freshmen and their teacher entered the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “Name the Ship Contest”. Public and private schools from across the nation submitted suggestions. Marina High School’s essay and winning name “The Bell Shimada” was selected as the overall winning entry. The winning team from Marina High School was invited to Moss Point, Mississippi, where they participated in the official Keel Laying Ceremony for the building of the new ship. “The Bell Shimada” is a 208-foot, 39 million dollar state of the art research vessel, which is slated for completion in 2008 and will conduct research and collect data on the Pacific Ocean Fisheries. Occasionally the new ship will come into Monterey Bay to visit its host school, “Marina High”. The school will have access to the research data and the winning team will be offered two-week internships on the vessel during their senior year.
Congratulations to Freshmen Students Sho Nguyen, Sarah Livingston-Reed, Max Orfield, Jessica Kim, Desiree Duenas and their teacher Myah Gunn.
Marina High School has completed the Athletic Field upgrade of $127,000 and then turned around and won the first home football game. A signed football was presented to the Marina City Council for display in City Hall.
Everyone’s Harvest Marina’s Farmers Market: SUNDAYS 10 am to 2 pm
FRESH PRODUCE, DELICIOUS FOOD & LIVE MUSIC ! ! ! ! EBT & WIC Happily Accepted!
Bar-B-Q Chicken, Ribs, Kettle Corn, Corros, Baked Potatoes, Tacos and Tortillas.
Marina Village Shopping Center in the Grocery Outlet Parking Lot ~ 215 Reservation Road.
Council Meeting Highlights: A special meeting was held to receive information on the below market rate homes and provide comments and direction to staff. A variety of comments were made regarding the quantity of homes that should be prioritized for persons working or living in or near Marina. Preston Park rentals offers a 50% preference list for employees of the city, employees working within Marina and employees working outside the city for agencies located on the Ord property. I was hoping to use the same percentage for Marina developments so that we would be able to offer housing for future workers and residence. The larger the percentage the more homes that would be available in each phase of the development. Of the 1237 units in the Dunes project there are 108 below market rate (BMR) rental units and 264 BMR for sale homes. Of the 1050 units in Marina Heights there are 210 BMR homes. Of the 712 units that were in Cypress Knolls there were 92 BMR rental units and 121 BMR homes. Of the 1360 units currently planned for Marina Station there are 136 BMR rentals and 136 BMR homes.
The Council has decided to hire a consultant to review and gather facts concerning mobile home rents and rates, to report to council, findings, that could be used to determine if rent stabilization or rent control is needed in Marina?
The Dunes project (formally know as University Villages) has asked the Council to review the financial terms and the development agreement due to the recent down turn in the housing market.
Did you know:
(1) 5 decades ago on October 5th 1957, Russian scientists and Engineers stunned the world with the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite, sparking an international space race. Last October marked the 50th anniversary of that incredible achievement referred to by many as the shot that began the space age. Since that time we have traveled to the moon, mars and other planets, even probing beyond our own solar system.
(2) A record attendance of 1700 citizens attended the grand opening of Marina Library.
(3) 4 members of Congress pledged to live on $21.00 worth of food for one week, which is the average amount food stamp recipients receive weekly. Most of our politicians live very well and have incomes outside of the salary offered by their position. It’s hard for me to imagine a millionaire being made aware of hunger and poverty. Sometimes I feel that our Washington friends are so far out of touch with reality that they could never know how “we” exist. But we’ve got to give them credit for trying!
Mail Box: I received a note asking about the percolation pond sales and the conversion of percolation pond lots to parks. To date the city has only sold the perc pond lot on Bradley Circle. The City needs to gain three million in perc ponds sales for budget revenue and sell additional lots to pay for the first conversion of a perc pond to a park. With the stall in the housing market it is very difficult to sell the pieces of property. The city is currently looking into the possibility of hiring a property management firm to sell the lots. I also received a note requesting the possibility of building a dog park in Marina. This has always been on our radar screen and we are hoping to open one soon. For now there is a fenced ballfield in Schoonover Park that is being used as a dog park. The Council is also considering a proposal made by the Institute for Canine Studies, which is requesting the opportunity to build here in Marina. Marina has a business park near the airport, along Reservation road, that may be suitable for their needs. Hopefully, the Council, city staff and the Canine Institute can work together to solve the location issue. I also received a letter asking about the abandoned housing on the former Fort Ord. Such as; Why it can’t be sold as-is to consumers, or why it can’t be used as rental units for the poor and homeless? Very good questions, but the property has only recently been turned over to the City of Marina. The base closed in 1995, and the government had a lot of red tape to go thru before the property could be transferred. Marina began receiving property between 2004 and 2006. Even before the transfer was complete, I went thru several units and took pictures. There was a lot of water damage, mold damage and vandalism. Besides all of the obvious repairs and code upgrades would have to be done there were issues with electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing in the walls. Not to mention the new services that would be needed such as new sewer and water mains and new electrical service including a breaker box and meter panel. And if these units were sold, people would be living inside an abandoned housing area with limited police and fire protection. There would also be the FORA fees of $30,000 per unit, city and all other fees associated with purchasing a home, and then before you could occupy, plans would need to be submitted to planning and inspections would need to take place. A very long and expensive process.
Marina is blessed to have so many who serve our community in so many ways.
Thank you.
Dave McCall
(phone) 384-3822 (fax) 384-3822
Snail mail: P.O.Box 1572, Marina, CA. 93933
Or send e-mail: doctordave54@aol.com
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