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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2000-01-25CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2000 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET, ARROYO GRANDE) CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER Honorable Mayor Lady called the regular City Council/Redevelopment. Agency meeting of the City of Arroyo Grande to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Council: X Council Member Runels X Council Member Tolley X Council Member Dickens X Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara X Mayor Lady Redevelopment Agency: X_ Board Member Runels X Board Member Tolley X_ Board Member Dickens X Vice -Chair Ferrara X Chair Lady Staff Present: _XInterim City Manager/Chief of Police _XCity Attorney X Director of Administrative Services _Director of Building and Fire _XDirector of Community Development _XDirector of Economic Development _XDirector of Public Works XL Director of Parks and Recreation _XDirector of Financial Services _XContract Planner X Consultant Engineer 3. FLAG SALUTE Members of Camp Fire Club, An-Wa-Ca-O, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. INVOCATION Rabbi Norman Mendel, Congregation Beth David, delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 6. AGENDA REVIEW ` letter had been received from the Lucia Mar Unified Mayor Lady announced that a School District requesting Item 11.a. be pulled from the Agenda. CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 6.A. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES READ IN TITLE ONLY Council Member Dickens moved, Council Member Runels 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.a. CONSIDERATION OF A HOME -BASED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLAN Economic Development Director Sheeley highlighted the staff report. Members of the audience present to hear the item were asked to sign in'for the record. She explained that the City had received a Planning and Technical Assistance Grant from the State of California Community Development Block Grant Program to prepare a Home -Based Business Development Plan. She noted that Wes Ervin from Applied Development Economics was present. After being assured that the public hearing had been duly published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Lady opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments from the audience, Mayor Lady closed the Public Hearing. Council Member Tolley stated it was an interesting report with some interesting concepts. He referred to page 7 of the Plan titled "Element 1 — Committed local leadership" and read the section for the record. He. said that he agreed with the statements in the report and that the Council had been doing a good job in improving its commitment by adopting clear policies and programs. Council Member Runels agreed that it was a good report. He said it seems that most of the small businesses in the City are content to stay where they are. He said streamlining the regulation process so that small businesses could move forward was a good idea. Council Member Dickens stated as a City looking after the small business community, there was a need to promote an atmosphere to help small businesses be successful. He noted in the list of objectives the need to work collaboratively with the Economic Vitality Corporation and other professional development agencies to make sure that the City was supporting home -based businesses. Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara commended the consultant on a good, comprehensive report. He referred to the staff report, noting two items listed as the City's best diversification opportunities. He said the issue of redevelopment was missing and redevelopment opportunities as they relate to promoting small home -based businesses. He said redevelopment was an area that the City needed to emphasize as a diversification opportunity. Further, he asked for clarification as he referred to conflicting statements in the report that the City should encourage home -based businesses to grow, create new jobs, graduate into office, manufacturing, and other commercial space, while the survey results indicated that Arroyo Grande home -business owners are content and prefer to work at home. 2 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 Wes Ervin, Sr. Associate at Applied Development Economics, Inc., responded that the original premise of the report was based on the fact that the City had a couple of home -based businesses which started out in garages and evolved into office space outside of the City. He explained that the office space needed was larger than what Arroyo Grande had the capacity to provide. He said once the study of home -based businesses began, they found that home -business owners were reasonably happy with .their situation. He said there were about twenty companies that might be interested in growth and expansion. In response to diversification, he explained that in the report they were seeking to identify Arroyo Grande's best opportunities for economic growth and diversification. He said they narrowed it down to 1) growing small businesses, including home - based businesses, and 2) creating additional land for more industrial uses, larger office and commercial spaces. He said at the time of the study, the Arroyo Linda project was being discussed and promoted. In response to redevelopment, Mr. Ervin stated that the Redevelopment Plan was an excellent tool for assisting small businesses through loan programs and working with companies on relocation. Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara asked the Consultant to expand on the redevelopment issue in the report. Mr. Ervin stated it was mentioned as a tool; however, it could be looked at in more depth. There was discussion relating to the various loan programs available through the Economic Vitality Corporation and how viable the programs might be for small home -based business owners. There was further discussion about the involvement of the Chamber of Commerce in promoting the program and emphasizing its partnership with the City, and linking the Redevelopment Implementation Plan, and the Economic Development Strategic Plan with the Home -Based Business Development Plan for the City so that there was one strategy for the City. Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara moved to approve the final Home -Based Business Development Plan report prepared by Applied Development Economics as modified to include amplification in the report of the consistency with the Redevelopment strategy for the City as a diversification opportunity; and further amplification of the partnership with the Chamber of Commerce aligned with the eight -point program described in the report. Council Member Dickens seconded the motion. _Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote 3 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 Aye Lady Ave Ferrara Ave Runels Ave Tolley Ave Dickens There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 7.b. AMENDMENT TO PORTIONS OF TITLE 9, SECTION 13 (SIGN REGULATIONS) AND SECTION 18 (DEFINITIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Contract Planner Prutch highlighted the staff report. He explained that Council had previously directed staff to examine the possibility of allowing portable signs in the City. He stated that staff recommended the Council introduce an Ordinance amending the Development Code to allow portable signs within the City. Council Member Dickens asked for clarification on whether or not it was recommended that portable signs be separated by a minimum of 25 feet along building frontages. Contract Planner Prutch replied that this amendment was removed and would not be included in the portable sign standards. After being assured that the public hearing had been duly published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Lady opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments, Mayor Lady closed the Public Hearing. Council discussion and questions included the intent to help small business owners be more creative in advertising; monitoring and enforceability issues; design standards for portable signs; concerns about upkeep of portable signs; the possibility of allowing portable signs only for promotional or special events; sign permit expenses; and review of the comments made by the Architectural Review Committee and Planning Commission. Mayor Lady commented that the business owners and complaints about code enforcement brought this issue to his attention. He stated that the City has a responsibility to support business and portable signs have the potential to enhance a business. He suggested allowing portable signs on a trial basis. Interim City Manager TerBorch explained legal issues relating to the Development Code. He suggested that if Council adopted the Ordinance and made the change, it could direct staff to come back in one year with an evaluation report of the effectiveness of portable signs. City Attorney Carmel confirmed that portable signs are currently prohibited under the Code and the Code would have to be amended to allow them. He said the most effective way was to enact the Ordinance, evaluate it in year, and if it was found to be ineffective amend the Code back to prohibit portable signs. Ell CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 200Oof the Council Member Runels moved to introduce for first reading an Ordinance 9. City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande all w Portable signs, and ff ' Cylpato rther of the Arroyo tGrande nissue back totheCouncil in one year for review. directing staff g he Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara seconded the motion. Voice Vote X _Roll Call Vote Awe_ Lady A_M@,_Ferrara Aig_,Runels NoTolley A_Mg___pickens There being 4 AYES and 1 NO, -the motion is hereby declared to be passed. ANY 8. CITIZENS' INPUT COMMEN about the formation of a focus group two years Mike Titus, 404 Lierly Lane, spoke ago to start the General Plan Update process. H concerns about where the City has been spent on the process. He expressed is uested that st ands today on the General Plan Update. He rate on the status eof he General Council agenda item scheduled to have a full update Plan Update and an anticipated completion date. 9. CONSENT AGENDAt be pulled because he could not Council Member Tolley re quested that Item 9.f. support the Resolution. Council Member Runels moved and Council Member 9 ae th Dickens 9h s9se COwith the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items recommended courses of action. a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Approved. b City (Employer) Payment of Member Contributions 3425 Adopt dCalifornia Public Employees' Retirement System. Resolution 5� 2000 and January 11, 2000. C. Minutes of City Council Meeting of January Approved. roved. d. Waiver of Fees — SoutStreetnto HHalcyonl Road, Project No. 60-70-90-98-6, e. Grand Avenue, Elm Progress Payment No. 6. Approved. Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote 5 CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 City Council Aye Mayor Lady Aye Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara A)e Council Member Runels -Aye _Council Member Tolley Aye Council Member Dickens There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared.to be passed. Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara asked for discussion on Item 9.f. Cou ncil Member Tolley stated that he disagreed with findings 1 through 4 Listed in the Resolution, and he could not support it. Council Member Dickens moved to adopt a Resolution denying the appeal of the mission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 99-014, applied for Planning Com cond residential unit located at 137 Tally Ho Road. Mayor by L.C. Lavine, for a se Pro Tem Ferrara seconded the motion. g,f. Resolution Upholding Planning Commission's Denial of Conditional Use -Permit No. 99-014. Resolution No. 3426 Adopted. Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote City Council Aye Mayor Lady Ave Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara Ave Council Member Runels No Council Member Tolley Ave Council Member Dickens There being 4 AYES and 1 NO, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. Council Member Runels moved, Council Member recommended course of action.tion to approve Consent Agenda Item 9.g., with 9.g. Acceptance of Audited Annual Financial Reports. Received and filed. _Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote City Council Ave Mayor Lady Aye Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara Aye Council Member Runels Aye Council Member Tolley Ave Council Member Dickens 0 CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 the motion is hereby declared to be passed. There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, Board Member Runels moved, Board Member Tolley seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 9.g., with the recommended course of action. nnual Financial Reports. Received and filed. g,g. Acceptance of Audited A Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote Redevelopment Ag ncY Aye Chair Lady Aye Vice -Chair Ferrara Axe Board Member Runels Aye Board Member Tolley Aye Board Member Dickens There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS 10.a. VILLAGE GLEN - AL. i tKNIA I IV S V Vr+ 1 - • - art in the vote on Council Member Tolley commented that he was unable to take this issue involves the Village Glen project due to a conflict of interest; however, is therefore he a City water source which t as located 5,700 feet from his property did not have a conflict of He that Director of Public Works Spagnolo highlighted the Staff Report. a Deer stated l Well staff recommended the City, Council mitipationeforededication of the Village Glen Water Demand, " site and payment of $266,20 g Upgrade project and the and direct staff to apply the funds to the Reservoir 3 1 Rancho Grande - Oro Pressure Zone project. Mayor Lady opened the discussion for public comment. C.Z. Brown, 350 Old Ranch Road, stated he was supportive of the_ Village Glen pro ject; however,• he needed clarification on the water uesr oned the advisae talked of about the importance of water resources and q priord he understood by storing water in larger reservoirs for this project. and test ed with regard to quality Council action that the well would be dedicated and quantity. He questioned if there would be sufficient water resources in the future. or Lady closed the public comment and Hearing no further comments, May brought the discussion back to the Council. o address Mr. Brown's comments about the Co uncil Member Tolley asked staff t quality and quantity of water at the well site. 7 CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 Director Spagnolo responded th ti s if and ton the well was make sure thedrilled water I metthe there would be additional facile standards. He said based on preliminary tHe stated that there was anugh water to exist existing well support the Village Glen developmen that is very close to the site. Tim Cleath, Cleath and Associates, spoke about orking f or'th the applicant on t a past fifteen years; project; working on water issues in the Oak Parkarea identification of the acquifer at the Deer Trail site; and testing that has been done on the acquifer. Council Member Runels commented thatthis was a good proposal increase water favor of using the funds to upgrade the City s existing storage with the option to drill the well in the future. d, the City was Council Member Dickens commented that if the well wase thelopeMaster Water Plan not in a situation where it needed the water now becau suggests that the City would need additional water resources at build was a approximately nine to eleven years. He said that on the other side, there General Plan policy dealing with City boundary expansion that requires there be no impact on available water resources°the City. He lainethatthe w that Ilhwo Id en he reviewed the annexation proposal, it was his understanding be the mitigating factor to address water resource issues. He read comments made by the City's consultant, David Foote, relatingthe recommendat on without wells. He stated that it would be difficult support the assurances that there would be sufficient water resources for the project. He to develop the asked staff if the Council's direction was to require the applicant well site as mitigated in the EIR, could the City use water fund balances to complete the two projects identified in the staff report within the next two years. Director Spagnolo responded that the money from the developer explained that help toward the funds required for the two construction projects. the projects were included in the capital improvement program; however, the funds were to be determined. There was further discussion about projects in the capital imp clarificatione t-progfunding priority status of the capital improvement projects, issues; and timing of completing approved capital improvement projects. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Cleath explained that. the Department of Water Resources evaluated the acquifer and recognized it as having significant storage. Council Member Runels moved to approve the dedication of the Deer Trail Well site and payment of $266,200 as mitigation for the Village ralproject en Waterand ath, and direct staff to apply the funds to the Reservoir 3 Upgrade 0 CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 e Zone project. Council Member Tolley seconded Ranch o Grande —Oro Pressur the motion. Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote Aye Mayor Lady Aye Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara Aye Council Member Runels Aye Council Member Tolley No_.Cou.ncil Member Dickens b assed. There being 4 AYES and 1 NO, the motion is hereby declared to e p -1 U.u. r%9 . - - STUDY REPORT _.(PSR nolo hi hli hted the Staff Report. He stated that Director of Public Works Sp for 9 g ment He the dra ft PSR was distributed fora 30-day public reviewand re ponses from. he stated that a list of the comments received along schedu lained that the consul tant has been included in the staff report. He n time upset to meet the funding to approve the report was based that bec use technical comments were requirements of AB 1012. He explained the PSR would be approved by received today from CalTrans, it did not appearthe City the deadline of February 15t. He said that staff was recommending Y postpone approval of the PSR and continue tco Council staff could Councilp P Cal Trans review and incorporate all comments including Council Member Tolley asked SLOCOG Executive Director Ron DeCarli to address the Council. Ron D eCarli, SLOCOG Executive Director, stated that Arroyo Grande was one of tted advanced developm ent ns in the State that er normen s. He explained the status funding applications through its Council of Gover of the PSR; and stated that SLOCOG would recom mend funding .for the. project when the PSR is complete through an FTIP amendment. There was further discussion relating to advance development work and project alternatives. Mayor Lady opened up the discussion for public comment. n the PSR to the Council and read Howard Mankins submitted written comments o them for the record. John Keen, 298 N. Elm Street, spoke in support of extending the review period; obtaining more public input; and exploring other options. 9 CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 Carter Hooker, Spa nish Moss Lane, spoke about the access going east to west across the freeway. He said this om east to westa main lem and should be reviewed. e use the 101 as a street. He said all the accesses from Mayor Lady .closed the public comment and Hearing no further comments, brought the discussion back to the Council. Council Member Runels commented that he was not iareas. favor f closing any agreed with freeway ramps because it could add to problems in other the public comments that addressed the need for alternative routes for east to west access. Council Member Dickens asked if any comments had been received from the County. Consultant Wendy Tkacheff from Dokken Engineering comments on the the County was not taking an interest in the project and h n Council comments .included discussion about the regional significance cif can regional of the project. Council Member Dickens requested that the report a p fy significance of Brisco. Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara agreed with Council Dickens' n t particularly icomments n emphasizing the regional importance. He stated that favor of the alternatives that were he a poed in the document. He said tential al concept f widen ng the Br'sco . no discussion in the report aboutp underpass; and no mention of fixing Halcyon west of El Caminditione said said there were no strategies affecting thisparticular there was potential for concepts relate, there Was elevated ment on of potential signali atps that are ion addressed in the report. Further, there seemed freeway in the strategy. He stated that the project asternatives n favor of cont nuing the itemoriented and not circulation system oriented. He w bringing it back to Council with other potential alternatives. There was Council consensus regarding Mayor Pro the PSRTem raraback with other 's comments regarding the alternatives in the reportbringing potential alternatives. Council agreed to continue the item. Mayor Lady called a break at 9:05 p.m. Mayor Lady reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. 10.c. FIVE CITIES GEN i tK - MCAJU . I "J" ` down from the Council Member Tolley declared a conflict of interest and stepped dais. Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara stated that over the past duple of Commission oaths h has stated had several contacts with the Fair Political Practices 10 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 th e FPPC did not feel that the circumstances of this iss. ue n o prese n takenconby the flict of interest. He explained that this was an impleme ntatiCouncil in June 1998, therefore does not representitemt. He stated with the direction received from the FPPC, he would vote on the Director of Public Works Spagnolo highlighted the Staff Report. He stated that sta ff recommended the Council approve a reduction in the amount of the Letter of Credit securing completion of on -site improvements cover only thFive e es Center remaining from $750,000 to $314,340. He explained this items of work to be done. ompleted within' Council Member Dickens stated the improvements were to be c He asked when eight months after issuance of the first Certificate of occupancy. the first Certificate of Occupancy was issued. Certificate of Ty occupancy Green, representing the Five Cities Center, stated the firere several pads Occupancy was issued one wh which doar . He not haveained tenant that in them yet. He said the that need to be developed improvements that they are requesting not be done are those that could be i p removed by a future tenant. Council Member Dickens asked what the intent of the condition was if the improvements were not completed within the specified timeframe1 City Attorney Carmel explained that the intent o the ilt agreement was to adequately protect the City to ensure that the project was ll of the off -site improvements had been com There was clarification that apleted. Parks and Recreation Director Hernandez explained ohn areas at n the mound the ing Department estimated was based on the incomplete pads I, L, and M. Mayor Lady opened the discussion for public comment. b ou ht the issue back to the Mayor Lady closed the p Y public comment period a g Council for consideration. Council Member Runels stated it was a - reasonable request and he had no problem with reducing the amount of the letter of credit. Council Member Dickens stated that reducing the Letter of Credit was a reasonable request, although he had difficulties with dl in a reasonable amountntent of the ot. f He said he would like to see the project move forty ements in lace. He stated that time toward completion with all lof e i prov would mainta in protection for the City. reducing the amount of the Letter Mayor or Pro Tern Ferrara said the improvements need to be addressed when the project was built out and the Letter of Credit served as a security measure s 11 CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 when the pads were developed, landscaping and infrastructure would be installed. He supported the reduction. Mayor Lady agreed it was fair and equitable to the developers while giving fair protection to the City. Council Member Runels moved to approve areduction in -amount of the Letter of Credit securing completion of on -site improvements at the Five cities Center from $750,000 to $314,340. Council Member Dickens seconded the motion. Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote AM_Mayor Lady Aye _Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara Aye Council Member Runels Absent Council Member Tolley Ayg__Council Member Dickens 1 ABSENT, the motion is hereby declared to be There being 4 AYES, 0 NOES, and passed. 11. NEW BUSINESS 11.a. CTION FEES BY LU UNIFIED SCHOOL WAIVER OF UTILITY CONNE DISTRICT FOR THE CLARK CENTER FOR PERFO WIN G ARTS The applicant requested that the item be pulled. 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: a. MAYOR MICHAEL LADY (1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). 1) Adopted a brine disposal ordinance fee; 2) Replaced sludge grinder pumps; and 3) Approved employee medical insurance change to PERS. (2) Other. None. b. MAYOR PRO TEM TONY M. FERRARA Discussed (1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). 1 ) the us of item on the APCD Agenda relating to the new burn rule; 2) Y Morro Bay has terminated its contract with RALCCO; and County Environmental Health is continuing to monitor RALCCO; 3) Through regional JPA, the composite diversion rate is 51% which meets the requirements of AB939. However, if the region falls below 50%, individual diversion rates go back to each of the cities; 4) Discussed how con structionldemolition waste could impact diversion rate; Cold Canyon is opening a construction recycling center; met . with Community Development Director to discuss amending recycling agreement to include construction/demolition. 12 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 b. MAYOR PRO TEM TONY M. FERRARA (continued): (2) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). No report. (3) Air pollutionDevelopmenttrict TaskAForc (4) Economic'e. No report. February W, 2000 is the next meeting. (5) Other. None. C. COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS A. RUNELS o aDiscussed (1) Zone 3 Advisory Board. 1) Dam has 66 /oGave s relating to potential fees for use of recreational area; 3) P worksho s on Lopez Dam remediation .project; 3) Discussed having the Bond issue, and asking the cities that a°meetng will betion held toPeve w orting the bond measure; 4) Reported the preliminary Budget which ater s% increase for Arroyo Grande; and 5) Discussed new contracts. (WRAC). Met and (2)_ County Water Resources Advisory discussed routine business. (3) Other. None. d. COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE TOLLEY 0) Long -Range Planning Committee. No report. (2) South County Youth Coalition. No report. (3) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/ San Luis Obispo a giidn l Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA). ) performance audit; 2) SLOCOG appointed new officers; 3) Discussed Route 46 corridor project update and Route 46 corridor safety improvement. d; COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE TOLLEY (continued) 4 Other. 1) Attended League Employee Relation/o a policy anRmmittee elations binding () meeting where topics discussed included 3 to Relations arbitration; and ti Will speaker ethe upcoming Official on Human Institute presenting "Educating Resources/Labor Relations". e. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS (1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). Will communicate concerns of Arroyo Grande City Council at next SCAT meeting. (2) Economic Development Committee/ hambe mi r of Commee. rc .aggress ve (3) Five Cities Recreational Center presentation schedule is planned to agencies resent concep, and such as the City receive of comments and feedback from are , ad Lucia Mar Grover Beach, SLO County, City ° f POceanoismoegroup achis involved to Unified School District. An non -pro raise funds for a municipal pool. 13 CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2000 e. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS (continued): purchase of (4) Economic Opportunity Commission. 1) Approved property in Kerman for a Head -Start Program; 2) Received funds from SLOCOG for complete count program and will utilize EOC staff for Census 2000; 3) Reportedthat mentor talCity liance;ll receive Human. Service and 4) EOC is looking for Grant request from EOC for a permanent office location. (5) Other. None. 13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara reported the said theprincipalt he had. attended t issue wbe as Proposition Safety Policy Committee meeting. H 1A and Indian gaming. The Policy Committee rejected a request for support from the League of California Cities. Mayor Pro -Tem Ferrara spoke about rede eetin m t and the Redevelopment for a consensus from Council on conducting a m g of vide a status of the Redevelopment Plan. He Agency so that staff could pro said he was interested in what was being planned tt a Cityfuture m'ghtlbe missing strategy of the Plan. He expressed concerns tha out on opportunities by not aggressively pursuing redevelopment. Interim City Manager TerBorch suggested scheduling a Special Redevelopment Agency Workshop. There was consensus of the Council to hold a Special Redevelopment Agency Meeting to receive a status report on the Redevelopment Plan. Council Member Runels provided an update on the Santa Maria groundwater basin lawsuit. 14. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS None. 15. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Tolley moved, Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting. Time:<i-e--U MICHAEL A ATTEST: _ , KELLY WE O �' DIR DEPUTY CITOY CLD RIKISTRATIVE SERVICES 14