08b MinutesMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF 'THE ClTY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24,2012
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. ROLL CALL:
Mayor Tony Ferrara called the special meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. Council Member Joe
Costello, Council Member Jim Guthrie, Council Member Caren Ray, Mayor Pro Tern Tim Brown,
City Manager Steven Adams and City Attorney Timothy Carrnel were present.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
3. ClTY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957:
Title: City Manager
4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
Mayor Ferrara announced that there was no reportable action from the closed session.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Tony Ferrara, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Wetmore, City Clerk
(Approved at CC Mtg )
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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24,2012
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
MayorIChair Ferrara called the Regular City CouncilIRedevelopment Agency meeting to order at
7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City CouncilIRDA: CouncilIBoard Member Caren Ray, CouncilIBoard Member Joe Costello,
CouncilIBoard Member Jim Guthrie, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Tim
Brown, and MayorIChair Tony Ferrara were present.
City Staff Present: City Manager Steven Adams, City Attorney Timothy Carmel, Director of
Legislative and Information ServicesICity Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Director of
Administrative Services Angela Kraetsch, Chief of Police Steve Annibali,
Community Development Director Teresa McClish, and Director of
Recreation and Maintenance Services Doug Perrin.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ferrara led the Flag Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Reverend Valerie Valle, St. Bamabas Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation.
Mayor Ferrara announced the recent loss of community memberllocal environmental activist
Bob Brownson. He acknowledged Mrs. Brownson in the audience, and requested the Council
adjourn tonight's meeting in Mr. Brownson's memory.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5.a. Introduction and Oath of Office - Police Officer Daniel Martin
Chief Annibali introduced new Police Officer Danny Martin and highlighted his educational
background. City Clerk Wetmore then administered the Oath of Office to Officer Martin.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
6.a. Ordinances Read in Title Only.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved, Council Member Ray seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read by title only and all
further readings be waived.
7. CITIZENS' INPUT. COMMENTS. AND SUGGESTIONS
Patty Welsh, Pradera Court, expressed concern about Federal Express trucks parked in red
zones in the Village; Brad Snook, Surfrider Foundation, spoke in support of the recent IWMA
Ordinance enacted banning plastic bags and provided an update on the Foundation's activities;
and students from Arroyo Grande High School's Surfrider Club also spoke in support of the ban
on plastic bags.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
MayorIChair Ferrara invited public comment on the Consent Agenda.
Diana Galloway spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance in ltem 8.9.
Hearing no further comments the public comment period was closed.
MayorIChair Ferrara pulled ltem 8.9.
Action: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Brown moved, and CouncilIBoard Member Costello
seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.f., with the
recommended courses of action. The motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Brown, Costello, Guthrie, Ray, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2012 through
January 15,2012.
8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits.
Action: Received and filed the report listirrg the current investment deposits of the City,
as of December 31, 201 1, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Action: Received and filed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal
year ended June 30,201 1.
8.d. Adoption by Redevelopment Agency of a Resolution Approving and Adopting an
Updated Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS) and Transmittal of
Adopted EOPS To, and Receipt by, City Council.
[CCIRDA]
Action: RDA: 1) Adopted Resolution No. RDA 12-02 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE --
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
AND ADOPTING AN UPDATED ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE, PURSUANT TO THE PROWSIONS SET FORTH IN HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE SECTION 34169 (AB 1X 26)"; 2) Transmitted the adopted EOPS to the
City Council. Citv Council: 1) Received the transmittal of the adopted EOPS from the
Redevelopment Agency.
8.e. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 10, 2012,
and the Regular City CouncilIRedevelopment Agency Meeting of January 10, 2012, as
submitted.
8.f. Consideration of Resolution for Police Department Enforcement of "No Left Turn"
Signs at the Arroyo Grande High School Parking Lot Exits onto Fair Oaks Avenue.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 4424 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO
PROHIBIT LEFT TURNS ONTO FAIR OAKS AVENUE FROM THE ARROYO
GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT".
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8.9. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 6.12.060 of the
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Relating to Unsanitary Conditions, Animal Waste
and Water Quality.
Recommended Action: Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 6.12.060 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code relating to unsanitary conditions for animals, animal waste and
water quality.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the intent of the Ordinance to reduce pollutants in the creek,
that the 100 foot distance is generally assumed to be from the top of bank; and that
implementation is required as part of the City's Stormwater Management Plan. Council
emphasized the need for public education versus enforcement.
Action: Mayor Ferrara moved to adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING SECTION 6.12.060 OF THE
ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNSANITARY CONDITIONS,
ANIMALS WASTE AND WATER QUALITYJJ. Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded, and the
motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferrara, Brown, Costello, Guthrie, Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Consideration of Development Code Amendment 12-001 - An Ordinance
Amending Section 16.20.140 of the Municipal Code Establishing a Mandatory Time
Interval Between Lot Line Adjustments.
Community Development Director McClish presented the staff report and recommended the
Council introduce an Ordinance amending Section 16.20.140 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal
Code regarding serial lot line adjustments. She then responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing. There were no comments received, and the public
hearing was closed.
Action: Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved to introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING SECTION
16.20.140 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENTSJJ. Council Member Costello seconded, and the motion passed on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Brown, Costello, Guthrie, Ray, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None. @
11. NEW BUSINESS
ll.a. Consideration of FY 2012-13 Budget Shortfall Strategies - "Operation Financial
Independence".
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the City Council: 1) approve
the proposed framework of strategies to address the projected FY 2012-13 General Fund
budget shortfall; 2) Direct staff to develop detailed analyses and final recommendations for
budget adjustments; 3) Direct staff to prepare a measure for the November 2012 ballot to
establish a City Charter; 4) Appropriate $5,000 from the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee Fund
for the San Luis Obispo County Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $13,000 from the General
Fund unappropriated fund balance for memberships in the San Luis Obispo County Economic
Vitality Corporation, San Luis Obispo County Visitors' and Conference Bureau, and Arroyo
Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce; and 5) Direct staff to submit cost estimates for joint
dispatch and joint police operations to the City of Grover Beach; 6) Approve modifying the Car
Corral parking lot upgrade to a resurfacing project and authorize the remainder of funds to be
dedicated to costs associated with the lease and future acquisition of the Le Point Street parking
lot property; and 7) Adopt a Resolution eliminating the Green Business Incentive Program.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public comment period. Speaking from the public was Patty Welsh,
Pradera Court, who suggested the use of employee time clocks. There were no further
comments received, and the public comment period was closed.
Action: Council Member Guthrie moved to: 1) approve the proposed framework of strategies to
address the projected FY 2012-13 General Fund budget shortfall; 2) Direct staff to develop
detailed analysis and final recommendations for budget adjustments; 3) Direct staff to prepare
detailed information regarding a measure for the November 2012 ballot to establish a City
Charter; 4) Appropriate $5,000 from the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee Fund for the San Luis
Obispo County Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $13,000 from the General Fund
unappropriated fund balance for memberships in the San Luis Obispo County Economic Vitality
Corporation, San Luis Obispo County Visitors' and Conference Bureau, and Arroyo Grande
Valley Chamber of Commerce; and 5) Direct staff to submit cost estimates for joint dispatch and
joint police operations to the City of Grover Beach; 6) Approve modifying the Car Corral parkirrg
lot upgrade to a resurfacing project and authorize the remainder of funds to be dedicated to
costs associated with the lease and future acquisition of the Le Point Street parking lot property;
and 7) Adopt a Resolution entitled "A.RESOLUTION OF THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY
OF ARROYO GRANDE REPEALING THE GREEN BUSINESS ECONOMIC INCENTIVE
PROGRAM". Council Member Costello seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Guthrie, Costello, Ray, Brown, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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11 .b. Consideration of Police Station Bond Measure for June 5,2012 Election.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the City Council: 1) Adopt a
Resolution determinirrg the need for a new Police Station facility; 2) Introduce an Ordinance
calling and giving notice of a special election on the proposition of the issuance of bonds for
construction of a new Police Station and refinancing of the 2003 Fire Station bonds; ordering the
submission of a bond measure; and establishing specifications for the election order.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public comment period. There were no comments received, and the
public comment period was closed.
Action: Council Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING THE NEED FOR
A NEW POLICE STATION FACILITY AND A REFINANCING OF THE FIRE STATION
BONDS". Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Costello, Brown, Guthrie, Ray, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Council Member Costello moved to introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON THE
PROPOSITION OF WHETHER BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED AND SOLD TO FINANCE A
NEW POLICE STATION AND REFINANCE THE CITY'S 2003 FIRE STATION BONDS, AND
ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE
CITY AT A CONSOLIDATED SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND ESTABLISHING
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ELECTION ORDER. Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded, and the
motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Costello, Brown, Guthrie, Ray, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1l.c. Consideration of Placing a Measure on the Ballot at the June 5, 2012 Election to
Authorize Purchase of State Water.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council: 1) Adopt a
Resolution calling for the holding of a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, June 5,
2012, for the submission to the voters a question relating to the purchase of water from the
California State Water Project; 2) Adopt a Resolution setting priorities for filing written
arguments for City measures and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; 3)
Adopt a Resolution providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments; 4) Approve the ballot argument
in support of the measure; and 5) Appropriate $35,000 from the Water Availability Fund for the
estimated cost of placirrg the measure on the ballot and preparing and distributing public
education materials.
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Mayor Ferrara opened the public comment period. Speaking from the public was Brad Snook,
Surfriders Foundation, expressing concerns about the costs associated with delivery of State
water. There were no further comments received, and the public comment period was closed.
Council comments and discussion ensued. In response to concerns expressed regarding capital
costs and fiscal impacts, as well as placing this measure on the same ballot as the bond
measure, City Manager Adams recommended the Council continue this item to the next regular
meeting in order to provide additional information.
Action: Mayor Ferrara moved to continue this item to the February 14, 2012 City Council
meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Ferrara, Brown, Costello, Guthrie, Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. CITY COLlNClL REPORTS
'The Mavor and Council Members provided brief reports from the following committee,
commis~on, board, or other subcommittee meetings that they have attended as the City's
appointed representative.
(a) Mayor Ferrara:
(1) San Luis Obispo Council of GovernmentslSan Luis Obispo Regional Transit
Authority (SLOCOGISLORTA).
(2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
(b) Mayor Pro Tem Brown:
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC).
(c) Council Member Costello:
(1 ) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
(3) Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
(d) Council Member Guthrie:
(1 ) South County Area Transit (SCAT)
(2) Community Action Partnership (CAPSLO)
(3) Homeless Services Coordinating Council (HSOC)
(4) As the Alternate, attended and reported on South San Luis Obispo County
Sariitation District and Air Pollution Control District meetings.
(e) Council Member Ray:
(1) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC)
(2) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
(3) Tourism Committee
(4) South County Library Donor Recognition Committee
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13. ClTY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
None.
14. ClTY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ferrara expressed concern about the video surveillance cameras in the Village. Chief
Annibali explained the nature and purpose of the surveillance system, agreed that the
equipment is intrusive in some locations and that some equipment in the Village will be modified
and/or relocated.
Council Member Ray announced that a local community group, Brighten A Corner Ministry, is
doing a project to benefit Mrs. Ira Hughes and encouraged the public to visit its website to get
more information about donating labor or supplies to the project.
Council Member Ray also reported she had recently met with Congresswoman Capps and
provided a brief report on discussions held regarding topics of interest including, but not limited
to, urban designation, support for transportation projects, including the Brisco Interchange
project; the Lopez Habitat Conservation Plan; and Federal funding for regional recycled water.
16. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
17. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
18. ADJOURNMENT
MayorIChair Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m. in Bob Brownson's memory.
Tony Ferrara, Mayorichair
ATTEST:
Kelly Wetmore, City ClerkIAgency Secretary
(Approved at CC Mtg )
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