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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2005-08-09MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chair Ferrara called the Regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Council: Council/Board Members Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Costello, and Mayor/Chair Ferrara were present. City Staff Present: City Manager Adams, City Attorney Carmel, Director of Administrative Services/City Clerk Wetmore, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Spagnolo, Director of Financial Services Pillow, Director of Building and Fire Fibich, Director of Community Development Strong, Associate Planner McClish and Assistant Planner Bergman. 3. FLAG SALUTE Members of Boy Scout Troop 489 led the Flag Salute. 4. INVOCATION Jean Bowser, Bahai Faith, delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION None. . 6. AGENDA REVIEW 6.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read in Title Only. Mayor Pro Tern Costello moved, Council Member Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed unanimously that all resolutions and ordinances -presented at the meeting shall be read in title only and all further reading be waived. 7. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS. AND SUGGESTIONS None. 8 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor/Chair Ferrara announced that any member of the public who wished to comment on any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Steve Ross, Arroyo Grande, referred to Item 8.f. (Rejection of Sole Bid for the Well No. 10 Project) and inquired if it was. being rejected because it was the sole bid or it was not a competitive bid. Mayor Ferrara requested that staff follow-up with Mr. Ross after the meeting to answer his question. Hearing no further public comments, Mayor/Chair Ferrara closed the public comment period. Council/Board Member Arnold requested that Item 8.n. be pulled. CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2005 PAGE 2 Council/Board Member Dickens moved, and Council/Board Member Guthrie seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.m., with the recommended courses of action. City Attorney Carmel read the titles of the Ordinances in Items .8.i. and 8.j. The motion passed on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Costello_, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period July 16, 2005 through July 31, 2005. 8.b. Consideration of Annual Report — Fiscal Year 2004-05 Cash Activity in Transportation Facilities Development Impact Fund. - Action: Accepted the annual report of Transportation Facilities Development Impact Fund cash activity and ending cash. balance at June 30, 2005. 8.c. Consideration of Approval of'Minutes. Action: Approved the minutes of the. Regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting .of June 28, 2005, . and the Special City Council and Regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency meetings of July 12, 2005 as submitted. . 8.d. Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications for East Grand ' Avenue/Halcyon Traffic Signal :Upgrade Project. Action: 1) Approved the plans -and specifications for the. E. Grand Ave./Halcyon Traffic Signal Upgrade Project, PW 2005-01; 2) Authorized the Public Works Department to solicit public construction bids; 3) . Found that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301(e); and 4) Directed the Director of Administrative Services .to file a Notice of Exemption. 8.e. Consideration of Disadvantaged Enterprise (DBE) Program for Federal Fiscal Year (IFFY) 2005-06. Action: Approved the FFY 2005-06 DBE Program with the .established Overall Annual DBE Goal and submit to Caltrans by September 1, 2005. 8.f. Consideration to Reject the Sole Bid for the Well No. 10, Phase 1 Project, PW 2004- 07. Action: Rejected the sole bid for the construction of the Well: No. 10, Phase 1 Project, PW 2004-07. - 8.g. Consideration to Reject All Bids for the Sewer Lift Station No. 1 Upgrade Project, PW 2005-02. Action: Rejected all bids for the Sewer Lift Station No. 1 Upgrade Project. 8.h. Consideration to Approve the Purchase of a Replacement Pump and Pipe Column for Well #6. Action: 1) Ratified approval of the purchase of a replacement pump and pipe column for Well No. 6; and 2) Authorized an appropriation of $6,000 from the Water Fund and a transfer of $5,000 from the Parks Capital Improvement Project Fund. 8.i. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Designate the Subject Property as Planned Development 1.1 (PD-1.1); Development Code Amendment 05-008, Initiated by the City of Arroyo Grande for Property Located at 1400 West Branch Street. Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 568 as follows: "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Designate -the Subject Property as Planned Development 1.1 - (PD-1.1); CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2005 PAGE 3 8.j. 8.k. 8.m. Development Code Amendment 05-008, Initiated by the City of Arroyo Grande for Property Located at 1400 West Branch Street". Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Updating Uniform Building and Related Codes. Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 569 as follows: "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Adopting By Reference Those Certain Codes Known and Designated as the California Building Standards Code, Including the California Building Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the Uniform Administrative Code, which shall also Include the Appendices to the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and the 2000 Editions of the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, and Such Codes, as Amended, Shall Be The Uniform Building Laws of the City". Consideration of Award of Bid for 3/4-Ton Pick Up Truck for the Public Works Department. Action: Awarded the bid of $17,090.12 from Mullahey Ford for a 3/4-ton pick up truck. Consideration of Low/Moderate Income Housing Set Aside Planning and Administrative Expense Determination. [COUNCIL/RDA] Action:. Approved the annual determination that the planning ;'.and 'administrative expenses of the Agency that are paid from the Agency's Low and' Moderate Income Housing Fund for Fiscal Year 2005-06 are necessary for the production, improvement, or preservation of low and moderate income housing. Consideration of Appropriation for Development of City Budget and Long Range Financial Plan Cable Television Program. Action: Appropriated $2,500 from the Public, Education and Government access (PEG) Fund for development of a public information program to broadcast on the City's cable television government channel. 8.n. Consideration of Agreement with the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) for Temporary Purchase of Supplemental Water. Recommended Action: Approve Agreement with OCSD for temporary purchase of supplemental water. In response to a question by Council Member Arnold, City Manager Adams .indicated he could work with the Oceano Community Services District staff to add a provision for a two-year extension to the agreement for the temporary purchase of supplemental water. Council Member Arnold moved to approve an Agreement with OCSD for temporary purchase of supplemental water, and authorize the City Manager to request the option for adding an additional two years to the Agreement. Council Member Dickens seconded, and d the motion passed on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2005 PAGE 4 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.a. Continued Public Hearing — Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Amending Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Chapters 16.04 and 16.36 of Title 16 to Define Formula Businesses and Restrict Formula Businesses in the Village Core' Downtown and Village Mixed Use/Historic Character Overlay Zoning Districts (Development Code Amendment 05-009). Associate Planner McClish presented the staff report and recommended that the Council introduce an Ordinance to amend Title 16, defining and regulating formula businesses in the Village Core Downtown and Village Mixed Use districts within the Historic Character Overlay (D- 2.4). Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing and invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter. Val Delanev spoke in opposition .to the proposed Ordinance. Greq Moore spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. Gary Scherauist spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance. Grea Steinbera spoke in opposition -to the proposed Ordinance. Bob Lund, Village Improvement Association, indicated that a poll taken of Village merchants resulted in 50% opposition and 5.0% support for the Ordinance and suggested that additional public hearings were needed in order to better educate the public of the proposed regulations. John Gutierrez spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. Jan Scott spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance. Pam Dennis, owner of Klondike Pizza, asked for clarification about how the proposed Ordinance would affect her restaurant. Grea Nester spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. Jane Line spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance. Chuck Fellows spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance. . Howard Mankins spoke in opposition the proposed Ordinance. Steve Ross spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. Bill McCann spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance. Duane DeBlauw spoke in opposition to.the proposed Ordinance. Bob Miller spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance.. Nancv Harkinrider spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. Mary Lou Hesslon spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance. Krista Kodl spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. Susie Marvos spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. No further public comments were received and Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing. Following Council comments in support of the proposed Ordinance in order to protect and preserve the character of the Village, Council Member Arnold moved to introduce an Ordinance as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 16.04 AND 16.36 OF TITLE 16 TO DEFINE FORMULA BUSINESSES AND RESTRICT FORMULA BUSINESSES IN THE VILLAGE CORE DOWNTOWN AND VILLAGE MIXED USE/HISTORIC CHARACTER CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2005 PAGE 5 OVERLAY. DISTRICTS (DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 05-009)". Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Ferrara called for a break at 9:02 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m. 9.b. Continued Public Hearing — Consideration of the- Establishment of a Historic Resources Committee and a Historic Designation Process for the City of Arroyo Grande. Assistant Planner Bergman presented, the staff report and recommended that the Council 1) Introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 2.21 to Title 2 of the Municipal Code establishing -a Historical Resources Committee and amending Chapters 16.04 and 16.16 to Title 16 of the Municipal Code establishing .a Historic Designation Process; and 2) Adopt a Resolution establishing appointment procedures for the Historical Resources Committee. Mayor Ferrara opened the public. hearing" and invited comments from those in the. audience who wished to be heard on the matter. Gary Scherquist suggested that technical , knowledge and expertise is necessary in .order for members to provide expert advice to the. Architectural Review Committee. Jan Scott curator of the South County Historical Society; stated she has some knowledge about architecture and noted that there are lots of books and resources available. She expressed concern about requiring HRC members to have technical expertise. She noted that the HRC would be dealing more with the historical significance of certain buildings and not necessarily the technical architectural details. Ross Konaable, Board Member of South County Historical Society, suggested that the proposed HRC could be a: great resource to the South County Historical Society. He supported the proposed Ordinance. Gary Scherquist reiterated that it would be favorable to have at least one member on the HRC with some form of technical knowledge if the HRC is to make authoritative nominations and provide. meaningful recommendations -to the Architectural Review Committee. No further public comments were received and Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing. Following Council comments in support. of forming a Historical Resources Committee and establishing a Historic Designation Process,Council Member Guthrie moved to introduce an Ordinance as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADDING CHAPTER 2.21 TO TITLE 2 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE", AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 16.04 AND 16.16 OF TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A HISTORICAL DESIGNATION PROCESS". Mayor Pro Tern Costello seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call vote: CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2005. PAGE 6 AYES: Guthrie, Costello, Dickens, Arnold, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Council Member Guthrie moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE (HRC)". Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Guthrie, Dickens, Arnold, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS 10.a. Consideration to Approve a Water Wheeling Agreement with the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) for the Christie Family Subdivision. Recommended Action: 1) Approve the Agreement with OCSD; and 2) Approve the proposed. modifications to the City's policy regarding water wheeling agreements for future requests to enter into water wheeling agreements. Director of Public Works Spagnolo presented the staff report and noted that due to additional information received today regarding potential alternative water sources for the Christie- Family Subdivision, he recommended the Council continue this item. Brief discussion ensued with regard to the County's requirement for fire flow; whether there was adequate domestic water use for the site; and clarification that the proposed policy amendment regarding future requests for water wheeling agreements would be brought back to the Council for consideration and action. Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter. Bob Christie expressed concern that the Council would approve the policy before they.had an opportunity to resolve their water issue. Mayor Ferrara indicated that was not the case and that once a solution was found, the Council would revisit the policy issue. Cvndee Christie confirmed the request for a continuance in order to explore other water source alternatives and requested the item be continued for 30 days. No further public comments were received and Mayor Ferrara closed the public comment period. Mayor Pro Tern Costello moved to continue this item to the regular City Council meeting of September 13, 2005. Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Costello, Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2005 PAGE 7 10.b. Consideration of an Update of the City's Water Use and Supply. Director of Public Works Spagnolo presented the staff report and recommended the Council: 1) Review information presented on water usage and supply and existing mandatory water conservation measures; 2) Direct staff to proceed with development and implementation of existing water supply and conservation measures; and 3) Reconsider projections and strategies when the groundwater study is completed. Staff responded to questions from Council. Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter, and upon hearing no public comments he closed the public. comment period. Following Council comments regarding viable short and long term water sources and the need to balance and monitor the City's water sources on a regular basis to meet demand, the City_ Council provided the following direction to staff- - Proceed with - development and implementation of all previously identified supplemental water supply projects and approved conservation measures; — Prepare a proposal for developing a Water Element to the General Plan; — Maintain the Projected Water Use and Water Supply chart on an ongoing basis and promptly add actual data as projects are completed; — Add column to the Projected Water Use and Water Supply chart to include annual rainfall figures; — Upon completion of basin groundwater study, reconsider water supply and conservation measure strategies; and — For projected water use assumptions, provide more accurate water use data for different land uses (i.e., single family versus multi -family residential use). There was no formal action taken on this item. 11. NEW BUSINESS 11.a. Consideration of Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council appoint one Council Member as the voting delegate and one Council Member as the alternate delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Mayor Pro Tern Costello moved to appoint Council Member Guthrie as the voting delegate and Council Member Arnold as the alternate. Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Costello, Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS None. CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2005 PAGE 8 13. CITY MANAGER ITEMS None. 14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS ' . In response to a question by Council Member Guthrie, Community Development Director Strong gave an update on the. status. of a County project involving an extension- of the Cypress Ridge resort, as it pertains;to the El Campo intersection. 15. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS . None. 16. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS t None. 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business -to come before the City Council, Mayor/Chair Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. Tony Fe4aayor/Chair ATTEST: Kelly Wetmb(reety Clerk/Agency Secretary (Approved at CC Mtg 9/13/2-005)