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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2005-05-10MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 10, 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 Tom Costello and Mayor Ferrara were present. City Staff Present: City Manager Adams, City Attorney Carmel, Director of Administrative Services/City Clerk Wetmore, Chief of Police TerBorch, Officer Michelle Cots, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Spagnolo, Director of Financial Services Pillow, Director of Community Development Strong, and Assistant Planner Bergman. 3. FLAG SALUTE Anne McCracken, President, Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis Club, led the Flag Salute. 4. INVOCATION Pastor Robert Banker, Open Door Church, Oceano, delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5.a. Proclamation Recognizing May 15-21, 2005 as National Public Works Week. Mayor Ferrara presented an Honorary Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 15-21, 2005 as "National Public Works Week". Director of Public Works Spagnolo accepted the Proclamation. 5.b. Proclamation Recognizing May 15-21, 2005 as Police Memorial Week Mayor Ferrara presented an Honorary Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 15-21, 2005 as "Police Memorial Week". Arroyo Grande Police Officer Michelle Coto accepted the Proclamation. 6. AGENDA REVIEW 6.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read In Title Only. Mayor Pro Tom 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. 7. CMZENS' INPUT. COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS None. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tom Costello requested that Consent Agenda Items 8.e. and 81 be pulled. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 2 Council Member Guthrie moved, and Mayor Pro Tern Costello seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda items 8.a. through 8.j., with the exception of Items 8.e. and 81, with the recommended courses of action. City Attorney Carmel read the title of the Ordinance in Item 8.h. The motion carried on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Guthrie, Costello, Dickens, Arnold, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period April 16, 2005 through April 30, 2005. 8.b. Consideration of Approval of Minutes. Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 26, 2005, as amended (Council Member Guthrie voted "No" on Item 9.b.). 8.c. Consideration of Rejection of Claim Against City — T. Musgrave. Action: Rejected claim. 8.d. Consideration of Authorization to Purchase Used Fire Apparatus. Action: 1) Authorized the City Manager to execute a non -binding letter of interest to the City of Sparks, Nevada for purchase of a used fire engine, and 2) Directed staff to inspect the apparatus to determine the mechanical and safety condition, and provide Council with a final recommendation on the purchase. 8.f. Consideration of Acceptance of the Traffic Way Bridge Rail Replacement Project, PW 200"Il- Action : 1) Accepted the project improvements, as constructed by Souza Construction, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the Traffic Way Bridge Rail Replacement Project; 2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorized release of retention of $28,246.94, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, If no liens have been filed. 8.9. Consideration of Agreement with HR Consulting Services for Update of City Personnel Regulations. Action: 1) Authorized the Mayor to execute an Agreement with HR Consulting Services for update of the City's personnel regulations; and 2) Appropriated an additional $3,000 for the project. 8.h. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance Amending Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Chapter 16.36 of Title 16 to Include Permitting Requirements AppllcabM to Auto, Vehicle Parts Sales Without Installation Services in Comnwdal and Mixed Use Districts and Adding Chapter 10.18 to Title 10 to ProMbit Auto -Related Maintenance and Repair Activity in Commerclai and Public Parking Lots (Development Code Amendment 05- W} Action: Adopted Ordinance No 565. 8.j. Consideration of Award of Contract to Malibu Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc. for Construction of the Theis/Keislar Tennis Court Addition Project, PW 200402. Action: 1) Awarded a contract for the construction of the Theis/Keisler Tennis Court Addition Project, PW 2004-02 to Malibu Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc. in the amount of $204,999; 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency of $20,500 for use only if needed for unanticipated costs during the constriction phase of the project; and 3) Appropriated $60,000 from the Park Development Fund to the project account. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 3 8.e. Consideration of Internal Water Allocation AgreementInternal Water Allocation Agreement Recommended Action: Approve the proposed with the City of Grover Beach, City of Pismo Beach, and Oceano Community Services District. in response to a question by Mayor Pro Tern Costello, City Manager Adams clarified that the intent of the Agreement is to allow the agencies the capability on a temporary basis to share allocated but unused water to meet its water needs, as long as the cumulative total of the water pumped does not exceed the total allocation. Council Member Dickens referred to Section 4 of the Agreement regarding monitoring and reporting and requested that the City Council receive a status report of the quarterly water meetings, along with copies of any requests by the other jurisdictions to exceed their water allocation. He also requested modifications on Page 1, Item C., as follows: (lJ9WWL90d2dW denotes added text) "rhe agricultural landowners had agreed to 5,300 acre feet per year as their share of the safe yield, while the cities agreed to 8 total of 4,000 acre feet per year as their combined share." Council Member Dickens also requested adding language on Page 2, 3.b., as follows: (99" „ndi_r gLdenotes added text) -The safe -yield of the Basin is determined to be jeWr sr greater than 9,500 acre feet per year." Council and staff concurred with these modifications. In response to a question by Council Member Guthrie, City Manager Adams responded that the City of Grover Beach City Council would be considering approval of the Agreement next week and the remaining agencies would be scheduling this item for consideration within the next two weeks. Council Member Dickens moved to approve the Internal Water Alk)catlon Agreement, as amended. Council Member Guthrie seconded, and the motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT, None 8.1. Consideration of a 2005 Regional Transportation Enhancement (TE) Funding Application for Phase IV of the Scenic Creekside Walk Through the Historic Village of Arroyo Grande Project. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution for Regional TE funding for Phase IV of the Scenic Direct staff toiofo and a funding application e Walk Through the Historic Village resolution to SLOCOG for funding consideration. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 4 Mayor Pro Tam Costello asked if it was reasonable to expect that this funding would be available from the State. Staff responded that SLOCOG has 2.4 million dollars in this funding cycle to allocate toward transportation enhancement projects. Mayor Ferrara asked if funds were programmed for crosswalks. Director Spagnolo stated that it was not anticipated that these funds would be used for the crosswalks. City Manager Adams stated that staff was working on sidewalk and streetscape improvements in the Village; however, approval from Caltrans could not be secured for this funding cycle, so other funding sources for lighted crosswalks were being researched. Mayor Pro Tam Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTEREST IN OBTAINING REGIONAL TRANSPORTION ENHANCEMENT (TE) FUNDS FOR PHASE IV OF THE SCENIC CREEKSIDE PATH THROUGH THE HISTORIC VILLAGE OF ARROYO GRANDE PROJECT", and to direct staff to forward a funding application and Resolution to SLOCOG for funding consideration. Council Member Arnold seconded, and the motion carried on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Costello, Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.a. Consideration of 2005 Water and Sewer Rate Study and Proposed Resolution Establishing New Water and Sewer Rates and Charges. Director of Public Works Spagnolo reported that staff was in the process of preparing a new water and sewer rate study and that additional information was being developed to present to the Council regarding the development of various capital improvement projects and other operating budget issues regarding the rate structures. He recommended the Council continue this item to the Regular City Council meeting of June 14, 2005 at which time the completed water and sewer rate study would be presented. 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. Mayor Pro Tam Costello moved to continue this item to the June 14, 2005 City Council meeting. Council Member Arnold seconded, and the motion carried on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Costello, Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 109 2005 PAGE 5 9.b. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Case No. 04-M; Applicant - Gary White (Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel and Restaurant); Location -1400 W. Branch Street Assistant Planner Bergman presented the staff report and recommended the Council review the proposal to construct a 104 room, three-story plus basement Hampton Inn and Suites (60,323 square feet) and a one-story, 6,000 square foot restaurant on a 2.68-acre parcel as a Pre - Application and continue the public hearing to June 14, 2005 at which time applications for a Tentative Parcel Map and Development Code Amendment to reclassify the subject site from OMU to PD1.1, as well as the CUP application, would be scheduled as concurrent public hearings. Staff responded to questions from Council relating to water supply demands and requirements for a hotel use; and clarification concerning the proposed Development Code Amendment. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing. Bob Tuttle, project architect, gave a brief presentation of the proposed hotel and restaurant project which included a revised building design with a Mediterranean theme; commented that a hotel was the best use for the property; distributed a preliminary site plan which identified oak trees on the site and reviewed recommendations for the removal or relocation of certain oak trees on the site; addressed concerns expressed about proposed building elevations through the use of a visual impact analysis comparing the average height of the proposed hotel to the average heights of the Trader Joe's and Wal-Mart buildings; and commented that this project would serve as a landmark building for the City. Mr. Tuttle then responded to questions from Council regarding the proposed project. Mr. Tuttle also distributed an Addendum to the Arborist Report prepared December 1, 1998 by Dave's Tree Service (on file in the Administrative Services Department). Council comments and suggestions for the project included the following: - Breaking up the mass of the building with additional landscaping; - Planting larger, faster growing trees on the site; - Support for the Mediterranean style theme and colors; - Support for the barrel file and smooth stucco; - Concern about available water and sewer resources to serve the project; - Concern that the building height and size is too big for the site; - Need to soften the building fagade as landscaping would not provide a sufficient buffer; - The proposed building is located too close to W. Branch Street; - Suggested reducing parking spaces in order to move the building farther away from W. Branch Street; - Concern about potential traffic impacts; - Concern about the removal of oak trees; it was important to save tree #2 and tree #3; - Mitigation measures do not address additional water impact from hotel use; - Inquired how much would be paid in traffic impact fees and whether they would help address existing deficiencies; - Suggested putting more accent on the windows facing W. Branch Street to improve aesthetics; - Favors hotel use on this site; however, the City's challenge is to determine build -out priorities as related to water; CITY COUNCIL, MINUTES MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 6 - Clarification that a traffic signal will be installed at W. Branch Street and Camino Mercado; - The soil conditions in this area make it difficult for landscape to grow and maintain; therefore an appropriate landscaping plan will be crucial. Following Council comments, Council Member Guthrie moved to continue the public hearing to the Regular City Council meeting of June 14, 2005. Council Member Arnold seconded, and the motion carried on the following rolkmll vote: AYES: Guthrie, Arnold, Dickens, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 9.c. Consideration of Proposed Resolution Adopting State Affordability Housing Standards and Associated Calculation Criteria for Determination of Maximum Sales Price for Affordable Housing Units. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council adopt a Resolution approving State affordability housing standards and proposed calculation criteria for determination of maximum sales price for affordable housing units. Jerry Rloux, San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund, gave an overview of the comparisons between the County formula and the proposed State formula for determining maximum sales prices. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing. Pam Denney, attorney for S&S Homes, submitted a letter for the record (on file in the Administrative Services Department) objecting to the proposal to use the State formula to determine the sales price for affordable housing units, especially as it relates to the Jasmine Place and Parkside projects. She stated that for Jasmine Place, there is already an agreement in place with the City, and for Parkside, S&S Homes not only has a vesting tentative tract map, but also has an approved final map. She further pointed out that Government Code Section 65915 provides that moderate income is 120% of the area median income, not 110%. She also referred to Senate Bill 1818 that they had requested be applied to their projects, which addresses the resale value, and were told it could not be applied because they had a vesting tentative map. She referred to the current proposal and stated that a 5% down payment does not reflect what it would cost a lender to provide mortgage insurance. With regard to the resale issue, she presented sample calculations using the current City resale restriction formula versus the formula based on factors in SB1818. She stated if the sales prices were significantly lowered, the buyers would not have a market for their current hs. Sheconcluded i t formula; by opposed to a hat the Jasmine Place project is already in progress; opposedg change in the down payment requirement; and that they did not understand why 110% of the median income was being used and not 120% of the median income. Jerry Rioux, San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund, responded to continents that were raised regarding the standard for affordability, which is in Section 50052.5 of the Health & Safety Code and states that 110% of the median income can be used when calculating affordable housing for ownership housing. He referred to Section 50053 of the Health & Safety Code which sets a similar standard using 110% of the median income for rental housing. He explained that CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 7 while the income limit is 120%, the price at which rentals or for sale homes are set is based on 110% so that people who earn less than the maximum income limit, can afford to purchase or rent the units. He also commented on SB1818 and acknowledged that there is clean-up legislation underway to clarify and amend some of the provisions in the existing program. Jack Hardy, representing S&S Hanes, clarified that redevelopment does not apply to new housing. He commented that the problem has not been the sales price and that changing the price will not sell more units. He stated the problem lies with the deed restriction requirements. He noted that the current County formula is more relevant to Arroyo Grande. He expressed concern with the potential impact to Jasmine Place homeowners who purchased homes based on the County formula. He stated that any change should apply to future projects• He concluded by stating that the rules would be more complicated than what already exists and not as relevant to our community. Gary Axelson, representing Wells Fargo, stated they have been providing the financing for Jasmine Place as well as for other projects. He stated it was interesting that the City is recommending going to the State formula, when a number of other first-time homebuyer programs, whether using a FHA or VA formula, have different maximum ban amounts based on the Counties within the State of California. He commented that people who are raged �t the for affordable housing often cannot provide the required down paymen program include certain financing options which would help potential homebuyers quality for these affordable units. He stated that people are excited about buying a home because they want to participate in the equity. He commented that when they find out about the deed restriction, they back out of the program. He encouraged the City to use a more equitable split in the homeowner equity in order to capture more buyers. Ed Dorfman, Arroyo Grande, commented that studies have shown that incluslonary housing does not work and actually reduces available housing. He stated that this program only serves to make middle class housing more expensive. He said somebody has to subsidize the homes, and it is the middle class. He stated to lower the prices and increase the subsidy only makes things worse. He referred to the current program which requires a person to live in a house for 30 years to gain the full appreciation is not working. He suggested more people would be interested in the program If the time span were lowered to 10 or 15 years. He said the 30-year deed restriction does not allow homebuyers to enjoy homeownership and takes away incentive to make improvements. Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing. Council Member Dickens acknowledged that the City's goal is to find a formula that is stable and predictable. He said the goal is not to reduce the housing cost to attract buyers, but to provide for a greater range of people to qualify. He commented that there are benefits to the affordable housing units the City is providing and that the 30-year restriction is riot the problem. He commented that the deed restriction ensures that the unit remains affordable. He agreed that the affordable housing agreements needed to be refined and acknowledged that the City was working with other jurisdictions in the County to standardize the language. He stated he could move forward with staff's recommendation: however, he inquired about staff a interpretation of how this would impact projects which have approved Vesting Tentative Tract Maps and its applicability to the Jasmine Place and Parkside projects. Cfty Attorney Carmel responded that there was curentiy no policy in place to address this issue and that the Council needed to establish a uniform policy Council Member Dickens stated he would agree with staff's recommendation; however, he would support applying the State formula to all future projects. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 8 Council Member Arnold referred to the staff report and emphasized that under either of the formulas, a homeowner has the option to sell an affordable unit at the original purchase price plus 50% of the change in the House Price Index of the Federal Housing Board since the purchase date. Therefore, he noted that there is some potential to make money if the house was sold. He commented that these affordable homes offer an opportunity for home ownership. He stated it was important the City keep affordable homes in its inventory. Additionally, he favored applying the State formula to the Parkside development. Council Member Guthrie supported staffs recommendation. He said this would expand the pool of potential moderate -income buyers. He commented that there was more to ownership than investment opportunity. Regarding resale of the affordable units, he commented that homeowners would be entitled to the initial investment plus an additional percentage based on the formula. He supported applying the State formula to the Parkside project. In response to a question by Mayor Pro Tom Costello as a result of public comments, staff was directed to research discrepancies between the Government Code and the Health & Safety Code to determine whether 110% or 120% of median income should be used in the calculation of affordable housing figures. Mayor Pro Tom Costello agreed that the goal was to try and put more affordable units i n the City's housing inventory, and commented that this was a partnership with the developers. He e acknowledged that although there was not much profit for affordable homebuyem, there social value to the community by having a mechanism in place that would allow lower income persons to buy homes. He noted that the money the City gets on a resale goes right back into the affordable housing fund. He supported applying the State formula to all projects, including Parkside. Mayor Ferrara stated for clarification that if the City Council was going to create policy more research needed to be done and documentation provided, especially with regard to existing State statutes and pending housing legislation. In regard to the Issue of homeownership, the terns of the agreement are straightforward and the equity benefit is reduced. He noted that changing the down payment requirement to 5% makes the program more attractive to potential buyers. He stated he had no issue with transitioning to the State formula; however, he expressed concern with how and when it should be applied. He commented that no policy currently exists; however, the developer of the Parkside project assumed that the procedure the City has been using was in place. He stated it was not fair to change It now and that the County formula should be used for Parkside. He also referred to comments made by Mr. Axelson and requested that staff provide more information regarding the impact of FHA and VA loans on affordable housing projects. He concluded by supporting the use of the existing County formula on all projects that have approved vesting maps. Further discussion ensued concerning the implementation of the State formula, and whether it should apply to all projects that have vested. Additionally, following further discussion, Council requested a modification to the proposed Resolution as follows (double�ne denotes added text): CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby adopts the maximum sales price formula and standards for affordable housing units established by the State of California as set fortin th � e Safety Code § 50052.5, as from time to time amended, and as implementedcn in Title and fixed California Code of Regulations. —' 1 of the - - t A annually by the Ql - on rami?ry 1 And iniV 1 of each Year. Mayor Pro Tom Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING STATE AFFORDABILITY HOUSING STANDARDS FOR DETERMINATION OF MAXIMUM SALES PRICE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS", as amended. Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion carried on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Costello, Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Council Member Dickens moved to apply the State affordability housing standards for determination of maximum sales price for affordable housing units to all projects including vesting tentative tract map applications approved after the effective date of the Resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Costello seconded, and the motion carried on the following roil call vote: AYES: Dickens, Costello, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: Arnold ABSENT: None Mayor Ferrara called for a break at 10:10 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:20 P.m. 1000NTINUED BUSINESS 10.s. Consideration of Proposal to Modify Agreement with AGP Video for Cablecasting of City Council Meetings and to Add Cablecast of Planning Commission Meetings. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the City Council: 1) Approve the proposal to modify the City's cablecasting Agreement; 2) Provide staff direction on cablecasting of Planning Commission meetings; and 3) Direct staff to prepare appropriate amendments to the existing agreement with AGP Video for City Council consideration. Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter. Nancy Castle, co-owner of AGP Video, stated they were excited about making this change; spoke of the benefits to the community with the ability to film other community meetings I desired; commented that the proposal would provide flexibility in staffing and save the City money. She further encouraged the Council to film the Planning Commission meetings• John Keen, Arroyo Grande, commented that the City should not spend money to film the Planning Commission meetings on a pilot basis, and acknowledged that this was the direction the Council was going to move forward with in the long run. He expressed concern about the lack of a bidding process for the purchase and installation of the proposed equipment, and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 10, 2005 PAGE10 opposed the Council approving the proposal without getting a list of equipment specifications and putting the project out to bid. No further public comments were received and the Mayor closed the public comment period. Council comments included support for moving forward with the proposal to replace the existing manual cameras with mounted camera equipment that would be operated remotely; support for filming Planning Commission meetings; and questions to staff on the determination of whether a formal bid process should be used for this project. Mayor Pro Tern Costello moved to approve the proposal to modify the existing agreement with AGP Video; approve the proposal to modify the City's cablecaeting equipment; and move forward with cablecasting of the Planning Commission meetings. Council Member Guthrie seconded, and the motion carried on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Costello, Guthrie, Dickens, Arnold, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. NEW BUSINESS None. 12 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS a) Request to place on a future City Council agenda consideration of ff submitting formal onder comments to the County of San Luis Obispo in oppositionAof prop development to install a soccer complex at Sevada and El Campo Following a brief overview of a proposal to install a soccer complex on 20 acres near Sevada and El Campo Road and expressing concern regarding traffic and water impacts, Council Member Arnold requested, and the Council concurred, to direct staff to place on a future agenda consideration of written comments to the County of San Luis Obispo in opposition to the proposal. b) Request to place on a future City Council agenda consideration urging the County of San Luis Obispo to delay by one-year relinquishment of maintenance of Flood Control Zone 1 & 1 A to the Department of Water Resources (DW R). (FERRARAIARNOLD) Following a brief recap of the most recent Zone 1 and 1A meeting in which discussion was held concerning relinquishment of maintenance of Flood Control Zone 1 & 1A to the State DWR, Mayor Ferrara and Council Member Arnold requested, and the Council concurred, to direct staff to place on a future agenda consideration of a draft letter urging the County of San Luis Obispo to delay the relinquishment of maintenance by one year. c) Other Items. Mayor Pro Tern Costello requested that staff provide a status report on water consumption, including an update on consumption figures for 2005; status of studies underway; a review of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 11 emergency provisions in the Municipal Code; and future water supply and consumption projection comparisons. 13 CITY MANAGER ITEMS City Manager Adams announced that the Preliminary Bi-Annual Budget for Fiscal Years 2005-06 & 2006-07 had been distributed to the City Council and was available for public review at City Hall and the Library. He announced that a Special Meeting to review the Preliminary Budget would be held on May 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and the meeting would be televised. 14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Dickens requested that staff investigate and take steps to remove graffiti located on the concrete bridge at the southbound Traffic Way onramp. He also requested that the Police Department increase its patrol at the Five Cities Center in response to complaints regarding juvenile activity in the evening near the movie theater. Mayor Ferrara announced that the City of Arroyo Grande was well represented in a fundraising event prior to the most recent Channel Counties Division meeting in Ojai. 15. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS None. 16. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Steve Ross, Arroyo Grande; spoke in opposition to the proposal for a soccer complex at Sevada and El Campo Road due to traffic and access issues. 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m. Ton r a, Mayor ATTEST: Kelly We mo , City Clerk (Approved at CC Mtg