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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1999-11-23CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1999 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET, ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER Honorable Mayor Lady called the regular City Council meeting of the City of Arroyo Grande to order at 7:04 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 _XCity Manager X _City Attorney X Director of Administrative Services _X Chief of Police Director of Building and Fire X Director of Community Development Director of Economic Development X Director of Public Works _X_Director of Parks and Recreation Director of Financial Services X Associate Planner 3. FLAG SALUTE Members of Camp Fire Club, Pa -Su -He, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. INVOCATION Pastor Michael Dennis, Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 6. AGENDA REVIEW None. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 6.A. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES READ IN TITLE ONLY Council Member Dickens moved, Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara 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 HEARING 7.a. PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE USE OF FEDERAL 1999 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Chief of Police TerBorch highlighted the staff report. Council Member Dickens asked questions about the in -car video camera for the School Resource Officer vehicle. Chief TerBorch explained that all the patrol vehicles were equipped with mounted in -car video systems and the School Resource Officer vehicle was a marked unit, which was used in a limited patrol function. He said the system has proven to be valuable to the Department in recording evidence and documenting, incidents. Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara clarified that these funds could not be used for uniforms or forensic fees. Chief TerBorch responded that the funds could not be used to replace existing budgeted funds nor for any normal operational costs. The funds can only be used for program enhancements and new equipment. 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 thanked the Chief and the Council for its continuous support of the South County Youth Coalition and Youth Master Plan, Council Member Tolley moved to approve the expenditure of $20,500 as authorized by the Federal 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program. Council Member Runels seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara stated that he had discussed with the Chief the recommended expenditures for the Emergency Management Program. He commented that the California Specialized Training Institute (CTSI) would be conducting the training for the program; which was the organization that he worked -for. He stated that CTSI was a government agency, non-profit, and a part of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, therefore, he did not perceive a conflict of interest. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 Voice Vote CX Roll Call Vote B,v, a Lady Aye Ferrara Aye Runels A_w—Tolley Aye Dickens There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 7.b. ALBERTSONS PLANED SIGN PROGRAM 99-003. 1132 W. BRANCH STREET Council Member Tolley declared a potential conflict of interest and stepped down from the dais. Associate Planner Heffernon highlighted the staff report. After being assured that the public hearing had been duly published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Lady opened the Public Hearing. Bill Hunter, JCI Sign Company, spoke in favor of the planned sign program for the store. He commented that the pennants had been removed, and that there was a reduction of 55 square feet of signage. John Ortiz, Albertson's store director, spoke in favor of the planned sign program for the store. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Lady closed the Public Hearing. Council concurred that the proposed signage was less obstructive than originally proposed. Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara moved to adopt a resolution approving Planned Sign Program Case No. 99-003. Council Member Runels seconded the motion. Voice Vote XRoll Call Vote Ave Lady Aye Ferrara Aye Runels Absent Tolley Aye Dickens There being 4 AYES, 0 NOES, and 1 ABSENT the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 Council Member Tolley returned to the dais. 8. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS. AND SUGGESTIONS Mary Greene, President of San Luis Obispo Animal Rescue, said that the City of Arroyo Grande was known as "cat city" because of its cat overpopulation. She spoke about the City of Morro Bay contributing to a spay/neuter program, and asked the City Council to consider allocating funds for a similar program. Diana Duncan, representative from HART Animal Rescue Team, stated that most animal rescue calls come from Arroyo Grande. She asked the City to join the cities of Paso Robles, Atascadero, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo on a spay/neuter crusade for dogs and cats. Diane Schultz, animal rescuer, stated she works with the pound in an effort to place animals. She asked the City to allocate funds to assist City residents in spaying/neutering their animals. Susan Howe, Oceano, founder of Volunteers for Animals, talked about an advertisement for six free kittens in today's newspaper. She said that cats multiply quickly and there needed to be some intervention to help residents spay/neuter their pets. Barbara Wilkins, Nipomo, said she was an animal rescuer. She talked about the cats in the creek area behind City Hall and said that people feed them and some of them had been spayed or neutered. She asked the City to provide $20 per animal toward the cost of spaying/neutering. Jill Jenks, Arroyo Grande resident, echoed the statements that had been made. She talked about the financial aspect of prevention, and asked the City to look at the humane aspect of taking care of cats and dogs. Herta Carpentier, Arroyo Grande resident, stated that the volunteers were doing the City a favor by rescuing and spaying/neutering the animals. She asked the Council to allocate funds to help this effort. Mayor Lady informed the speakers that the City would be reviewing its mid -year budget in February and encouraged them to submit a request for funds in writing to the City. 9.-CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Tolley stated that he was not present at the last meeting and therefore would not vote on the approval of the minutes (Item 9.b.); and would not vote on Item 9.j. due to a previously announced conflict of interest. Council Member Dickens asked for clarification on the design of the proposed gazebo in Item 9.d. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 Director Hernandez referred to Attachment #3 in the staff report and pointed out Model GIW20T. City Attorney Carmel read the titles of Ordinance No. 510 C.S. and Ordinance No. 511 C.S. Council Member Runels moved and Council Member Dickens seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.j., with the recommended courses of action. a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Approved. b. Minutes of City Council Meeting of November 9, 1999. Approved. C. Rejection of Claim Against City - H. Bottorff. Rejected Claim. d. Award of Bid - Kiwanis Park Gazebo. Approved. e. Grand Avenue, Elm Street to Halcyon Road, Project No. 60-70-90'-98-6, Progress Payment No. 4. Approved. f. Optical Detection Devices, East Branch Street at Mason Street, Project No. 90-99-2, Notice of Completion and Release of Retention. Approved. g. Fall 1999/2000 Pavement Management Project, Progress Payment No. 1. Approved. h. Fair Oaks Avenue Water Line Improvements, Project No. 60-98-5, Progress Payment No. 1. Approved. i. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Arroyo Grande Amending Title 6, Chapter 4, of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code to Establish a Mandatory Commercial and Industrial Recycling Program. Ordinance No. 511 C.S. Adopted. j. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Arroyo Grande Amending the Zoning Map of Arroyo Grande for Development Code Amendment 97-009. Ordinance No. 510 C.S. Adopted. _Voice Vote -Roll Call Vote City Council Axe Mayor Lady Aye Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara Axe Council Member Runels Ave Council Member Tolley (except Item 9.j.) Aye Council Member Dickens There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. k CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 Board Member Runels moved and Vice -Chair Ferrara seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 9.k., with the recommended course of action. 9.k. Amendment of Ex Officio Positions as Set Forth in the Redevelopment Agency Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Code. Resolution No. RDA 99-1 Adopted. _,.,Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote Redevelopment Agency Ave Chair Lady Ayg-Vice-Chair Ferrara Ayg_Board Member Runels B,ve 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 None. 11, NEW BUSINESS 11.a. ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING EXCEPT BY CITY PERMIT" ZONE ON CLARENCE AVENUE Director of Public Works Spagnolo highlighted the staff report. Council Member Tolley asked how many "No Parking Except by City Permit" signs were located in the City. Director Spagnolo replied that there were two other locations; one area was near the High School and California Street, and the other was on Station Way behind the Post Office. Council questions and discussion included the existing condition and width of Clarence Avenue; spacing/distance between the signs; concerns about the proposed number of signs; enforceability of the signs; the redesigned parking area for the hockey rink which provides adequate parking off of Stanley Avenue; and meeting the parking needs of the residents on Clarence Avenue. Mayor Lady opened up the discussion for public discussion. Richard Venable, 849 Mesa Drive, asked if the street was closed to permit parking on one side and not allowed on the other, what affect it would have on persons . going door to door collecting signatures on political ballots. C1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 Mayor Lady responded that parking was allowed at the end of the street and there were only four homes on Clarence Avenue. Mayor Pro Tern commented that he had no problem with the strategy of placing the proposed signs; however, he was concerned about the number of signs. He suggested installing fewer signs initially and if it did not work, then add additional signs. Council Member Dickens moved to adopt a resolution establishing a "No Parking Except By City Permit" zone approximately 300' (three hundred feet) on the easterly side of Clarence Avenue in ,front of 215 A and B, 221, and 231 Clarence Avenue; look at reducing the number of signs; and direct the Police Department to issue parking permits to the owners/residents of Clarence Avenue in front of 215 A and B, 221, and 231. Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara seconded the motion. _Voice Vote C—Roll Call Vote e Lady Aye Ferrara AyeRunels Aye Tolley Aye Dickens There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: a. MAYOR MICHAEL LADY (1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). 1) Adopted a resolution to begin taking water brine treatment from the Central Coast water to permit which may lead to a revenue source for the District; 2) Receiveda presentation on the District's FY 1998-99 Audit; and 3) Discussed purchase of a secondary containment tank for further water treatment efforts. (2) Other. None. b. MAYOR PRO TEM TONY M. FERRARA (1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). 1) Received update on RALCCO - still trying to sell plastic to China; accumulating large amount of materials. on site which is a concern of the Environmental Protection Agency; 2) California IWMB accepted JPA as a regional authority for the purposes of a comprehensive diversion rate and Arroyo Grande is a part of the JPA which brings the overall diversion rate to 51%. Cal IWMB requiring agencies to vigorously maintain programs in place that are required under AB939. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 b. MAYOR PRO TEM TONY M. FERRARA (continued) (2) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). No report. (3) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). Discussed issue of County wide no burning rule in residential backyards (agriculture zones would be exempt). (4) Economic Development Task Force. No report. Council Member Dickens suggested that the Economic Development Task Force establish. youth components in the Economic Development Element relating to career preparation programs. He commented that the Element should address how jurisdictions can implement action plans and work with the School District to prepare youth for entering the workforce and creating opportunities for them. (5) Other. Following up on motions made relating to the Village Glen project, presentations were given to the Traffic Commission and Planning Commission focusing on issues relating to Brisco/101, Level of Service policies, and • the need for traffic study criteria. The Commissions will be forwarding recommendations to the City Council. C. COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS A. RUNELS (1) Zone 3 Advisory Board. 1) County Board of Supervisors voted to put 50% of $26 million debt on the ballot for the Lopez Dam Remediation Project, 2) Lake elevation is down; and 3) Fish plants are scheduled for January, February, and March 2000. (2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). Discussion centered on Nacimiento project; Santa Maria water rights litigation was on the agenda; however, it was not addressed. (3) Other. None. d. COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE TOLLEY (1) Long -Range Planning Committee. Consultant provided a draft Land Use Element and map. Reviewed General Plan Update schedule for next 90 days. Deadline of November 30th to provide additional written comments to the consultant; consultant to produce draft Land Use, Circulation, Parks and Recreation, and Agriculture, Open Space and Conservation documents and selective General Plan policy statements; City Council to approve distribution of draft Elements and General Plan policy statements, begin CEQA process; and hold workshops on the status of pending General Plan Amendments. Handout on Level of Service policies was handed out to the Committee for information. (2) South County Youth Coalition. No report. (3) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA). No report. Distributed SCA 3 Steering Committee notes to Council Members. (4) Other. None. N. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 e. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS (1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). Council Member Dickens invited Grover Beach Mayor Pro Tern Ekbom to speak on this issue. Mr. Ekbom stated he was here at the direction of the Grover Beach City Council about concerns relating to the trolley service that financially impacts the cities in the JPA. He reviewed the history of how the trolley was funded and the current financial status of the transportation program. He stated that the trolley is running in competition with the existing SCAT system, and there were no performance standards in place. He asked the Council for input, logic and an exchange of ideas on why the trolley system should continue. Council discussed whether or not to schedule the issue on a future City Council Agenda. Council Member Dickens stated that a full report on the trolley issue was coming back to the SCAT Board for consideration on December 15th. He suggested that the Council would be more prepared to evaluate the issue after receiving more - information. There was Council consensus to place this issue as a new business item on the Agenda in January. (2) Economic Development Committee/Chamber of Commerce. No report. (3) Five Cities Recreational Center Subcommittee. No report. (4) Economic Opportunity Commission. No report. (4) Other. None. 13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Runels reported that at the Zone 3 meeting, several people from Grover Beach, Pismo, and Oceano came over to compliment the lights being displayed in the Village. Council Member Runels requested that in December the City recognize Harvest Bag, a local organization that passes out over 800 bags of food every week for the needy. Council Member Dickens asked if IWMA had implemented a public education plan for recycling. He reported that some residents, including him, had not yet received their blue recycling waste wheelers. Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara confirmed that Bill Worrell from IWMA would be coming forth with a public relationsleducation program. 14. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS None. 15. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Runels moved, Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:14 p.m. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 MICHAEL A LADY, ATTEST: KELLY ET RE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ DEPUTY CITY CLERK I&