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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2005
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrara called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Mayor Pro Tern Costello and
Mayor 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, and Director of
Community Development Strong.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Members of Boy Scout Troop 489 led the Flag Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Pastor George Lepper, Peace Lutheran Church, delivered the invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5.a. Honorary Proclamation Declaring April, 2005 as "Month of the Child".
Mayor Ferrara presented an Honorary Proclamation proclaiming April 2005 as "Month of the
Child". Paula Tripp, Director of E00 Head Start, accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the
Five Cities Head Start program.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
6.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read in Title Only.
Mayor Pro Tern Costello moved, Council Member Arnold 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.
Kristen Barneich, Arroyo Grande resident and member of the Architectural Review Committee,
expressed disappointment and concern with the fagade changes that have taken place to the
brick wall, walkways, steps and handrail of the 100-year old church on E. Branch Street in the
Village. She stated that the stucco material used Is inappropriate and too modem for the
building, and requested the City stop the work in progress and request that a proposal be
submitted to the Architectural Review Committee for review. Ms. Barneich submitted a letter for
the record (on file in the Administrative Services Department).
Mike McConville, Arroyo Grande resident, commended the Council and the City on the new
Traffic Way Bridge Rail and said it looks great.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Arnold referred to Consent Agenda Item 8.b. and noted that he was absent
from the March 22, 2005 meeting and the minutes reflected that he was present. Staff noted that
the March 22, 2005 City Council minutes would be amended to reflect Council Member Arnold's
absence from the meeting.
Council Member Guthrie moved, and Council Member Arnold seconded the motion to approve
Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 81, with the recommended courses of action. The motion
carried on the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Guthrie, Arnold, Dickens, Costello, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.8. Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Ratified the Usting of cash disbursements for the period March 16, 2005 through
March 31, 2005.
8.b. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Meeting of March 22, 2005, as
amended.
8.c. Consideration of Resolution Establishing a Job Description and Salary Range for
the Position of Information Technology Manager.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 3829 establishing a job description and salary range for
the position of Information Tech.
8.d. Consideration of an Agreement for Consultant Services with Lee Wilson Electric
for Maintenance of Traffic Signals.
Action: Approved an Agreement for Consultant Services with Lee Wilson Electric for
traffic signal maintenance.
8.e. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement for Maintsnanc a of State
Highway 227.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 3830 approving an Agreement with Caltrans for
Maintenance of State Highway 227, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.
81 Consideration to Appropriate Additional Funds for Construction of the Cre"de
Path, Phase III Lighting Project.
Action: Appropriated additional funds in the amount of $6,000 for the oon@Mx*on of the
Creeksids Path, Phase III Lighting Project, PW 2004-03 for unanticipated expenses
incurred during construction.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Consideration of Resolution Amending Operating Fees Based on Changan in the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Addition of a New Community Dewbpnwnt Fee.
Director of Financial Services Pillow presented the staff report and reoonurwnded the Council
adopt a Resolution amending operating fees for Parks and Recreation, Community
Development, Engineering, Building, and Fire Services and approve the establishinent at a new
operating fee for preparation of mailing labels.
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Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing and invited comments from those in the audience who
wished to be heard on the matter. No public comments were received and the Mayor dosed the
public hearing.
Council Member Dickens moved to adopt a Resolution as follows, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING OPSRA71NrK'i FUS FOR
PARKS AND RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ENQedoiRKi. sU LDING,
AND FIRE SERVICES" and approve the addition of a new operating fee for maiNrTp labels.
Council Member Arnold seconded the motion, and the action carried on the following roll -call
vote:
AYES: Dickens, Arnold, Guthrie, Costello, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9.b. Consideration of Request from South County Sanitary Service for Integrain! Solid
Waste Collection Rate Increase.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council adopt a
Resolution approving the integrated solid waste Collection rate Increase.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing and Invited comments from those In to audience who
wished to be heard on the matter. No public comments were received and the Mayor dosed the
public hearing.
Council Member Arnold moved to adopt a Resolution as follows, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING WfBIMATED SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE RATES". Council Member Guthrie seconded the motion, and
the motion carried on the following roll -cal vote:
AYES: Arnold, Guthrie, Dickens, Costello, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Consideration of Resolution Adopting State Affordablllty Housing Standards for
Determination of Maximum Salsa Price for Affordable Housing.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and reconxnended the City Council adopt a
Resolution adopting State affordability housing standards for determination of maximum sales
price for affordable housing units and establish the Interest rate at 6.125% for computing the
formula. City Manager Adams and Mr. Jerry Rioux from the San Luis Obispo County Housing
Trust Fund responded to questions from Council about the proposed State formula for
detemuning maximum sales price for affordable housing. .
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Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the
matter.
,lack Hardy, representing S&S Homes and owner of Century 21 Hometown Realty, spoke in
opposition to the proposal to modify the formula for determining rnaxirrxun ow" pdoe for
affordable housing units. He referenced the 17-unit affordable units at Jasmine Place and stated
that every unit is either under contract or reserved. He stated that the difficulty eugtedgnogd In
selling the units has been the 30-year deed restriction requirement, not the soft price. He
commented that the terms of the affordable housing agreement are complex and difficult to
understand. He commented that most buyers have a difficult time corning up with a 5% down
payment and he explained various financing methods that have been used to assist
homebuyers. He further expressed concerns about impacts on resale for existing homebuyem k
the soiling price is reduced; and further stated that the proposal to use the Sote's formula would
result in less affordable units being built. He felt there was a better way to adminbter the
program and said they were willing to continue working on this issue with the City and others in
the housing industry.
Mike McConville. Arroyo Grande resident, agreed with comments made by Mr. Hardy and
commented that the City needed to hear from lenders, builders, and the oornmunity before
considering this proposal further.
John Mack. representing S&S Homes, requested a continuance of this item in order to boner
understand the proposed formula and review its effects and impact on ourrent Jasmine Place
homebuyers, as well as on their proposed Parkaide development project. He submitted a letter
from S&S Homes for the record (on file in the Administrative Services Department) requesting a
continuance of this item for 30 days.
There were no further public comments received.
Extensive discussion ensued regarding the complexity of the inclusionary housing program; the
City's existing practice of using the County fomwla for determining n dmurn salve prices for
affordable units versus changing to the State formula; the creed to use an accurate and
responsive index to determine interest rates; the importance of maintaining oonNgency with
regard to setting sales prices; clarifying that there is.protoction in affordable housing agreements
that enable buyers to sell their units at the price they paid plus a portion of the I norease in value;
a suggestion for a modification to the affordable housing agreement that would not require the
30-year deed restriction to revert to the beginning of the term when a home is transferred to a
family member; acknowledgement that the City's goal is to keep affordable housing in the City's
housing inventory; working toward a policy to support workforce housing; a request to provide
additional detail regarding how the State affordable housing formula would be applied by
presenting specific scenarios and assumptions in order to better understand tie proposed
formula; a suggestion to research the Cty's demographics and provide options for a Woolly
designated formula; a suggestion for developing a pool of qualified buyers; a suggestion to place
information regarding the program on the City's website with links to the San Luis Obispo County
Housing Trust Fund; and direction to staff to bring this item back as a duly noticed public
hearing.
Following further discussion, Council Member Arnold moved to continue the kern to a date
uncertain. Mayor Pro Tom Costello seconded the motion, and the motion carried on the
following roll -call vote:
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AYES: Arnold, Costello, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.b. Consideration of "Let There Be Lights" Program Chang".
Community Development Director Strong presented the staff report and rsoemmendsd the
Council approve revising the fixture, pole and lighting system design and accept donations for
remaining street lighting within the Village area to a new proposed PG&E alternative.
Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the
matter. No public comments were received and the Mayor dosed the public comment period.
Council and staff discussion ensued concerning the change in design; the knpo bwm of
matching the existing lights as closely as possible; and darffkxtion that PG&E would mew
the lights; however, the City would be responsible for maintaining and rephCing aesodated
banner arms and accessories. Following Council comments in support of the proposal, Director
Strong announced that the City had received a single voluntary donation from Howard MW*m
for all twelve lights In Phase 2 and recognized him for his generosity. City Manapsr Adana also
recognized Director Strong for his efforts in developing administering the aLet There Be Lights•
Program.
Mayor Pro Tom Costello moved to approve revising the fixture, pole and lighting system design
and accept donations for remaining street fighting within the Village area to a new proposed
PG&E alternative. Council Member Guthrie seconded the motion, and the nation carried on the
following rolkd vote:
AYES: Costello, Guthrie, Dickens, Arnold, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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a) Request to forward comments to County Board of Supervisors on Cypress Ridge Phase
2 project. (FERRARA)
Following a brief overview of the proposed Cypress Ridge Phase 2 projed, which is scheduled to
be considered by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on April 19, 2005, Mayor
Ferrara requested, and the Council concurred, to direct staff to draft a latter regarding the Chy's
concerns about lend use, water, air quality, traffic and droulation impacts and the need for a full
Environmental Impact Report. It was also requested that staff attend and present the CNys
concerns in person at the Board of Supervisor's April 19P meating.
None.
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14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Dickens requested that staff investigate information that was provided to him
concerning a proposed 19-acre subdivision project referred to as the Godfrey Tract located off of
Corbett Canyon Road. He stated that the subdivision is scheduled to be heard by the County
Planning Commission on Thursday, April 10 and he would like to obtain further information on
the specific proposal, whether there may be an impact on the City, and whether the City should
take a position on the proposal.
Council Member Arnold expressed concern about conflicting information a citizen had received
regarding the City's plumbing retrofit program, especially since the City is encouraging water
conservation, and requested that staff follow up on the issue to ensure. that all parties are aware
of the policies in place.
15. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
16. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ferrara adjourned the
meeting at 9:43 p.m.
Tony Ferrara y
ATTEST:
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Kelly We or CltyClark
(Approved at CC Mtg 46-05