Minutes 2012-12-11 ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrara called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Member Tim Brown, Council Member Jim Guthrie, Mayor Pro
Tem Joe Costello, and Mayor Tony Ferrara were present. Council
Member Caren Ray was absent.
City Staff Present: City Manager Steven Adams, City Attorney Tim Carmel, Director of
Legislative and Information Services/City Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Director of
Administrative Services Angela Kraetsch, Chief of Police Steven Annibali,
Fire Chief Joel Aranaz, Director of Maintenance Services Geoff English,
Director of Recreation Services John Rogers, Director of Community
Development Teresa McClish, and Assistant City Engineer Mike Linn.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Members of El Camino 4-H Group led the Flag Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Pastor Robert Banker, Open Door Church, delivered the invocation.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements.
Mayor Ferrara announced that on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, after meeting in Closed
Session regarding:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: APN 007-611-016
Agency Negotiator: Timothy J. Carmel, City Attorney
Negotiating Party: Southern California Gas Company
Under Negotiation: Potential terms of lease
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiators: Deborah Glasser Kolly, Steven Adams
Represented Employees: Arroyo Grande Police Officers' Association
the City Council reconvened into open session and announced there were no reportable actions
taken.
5.b. Ordinances Read in Title Only.
Council Member Brown moved, Council Member Guthrie 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.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
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7. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
David Broadwater, representing Center for Sludge Information (CSI) in Atascadero, spoke about
unsatisfactory sewage sludge storage at the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitaiton District
(SLOCSD); Brad Snook, Chair of the Surfrider Foundation, spoke about issues relating to the
SSLOCSD.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ferrara invited public comment on the Consent Agenda. There were no comments
received and the public comment period was closed.
Action: Council Member Guthrie moved, and Council Member Brown seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.i., with the recommended courses of action. The
motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Guthrie, Brown, Costello, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ray
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period November 16, 2012
through November 30, 2012.
8.b. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Full Flex Cafeteria
Plan Section 125.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 4498 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE FULL FLEX CAFETERIA PLAN SECTION 125 TO UPDATE THE CAFETERIA
PLAN RATES FOR 2013".
8.c. Consideration of Resolution Accepting the Status Report on Development Impact
Fees (AB-1600).
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 4499 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING THE STATUS REPORT
ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (AB-1600)".
8.d. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 27,
2012, and the Special City Council Meeting of December 3, 2012, as submitted.
8.e. Consideration of Council Appointment to Historical Resources Committee.
Action: Approved the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tern Joe Costello to appoint Steve
Loomis to the Historical Resources Committee.
8.f. Consideration of City Charter Committee Formation Process.
Action: 1) Directed staff to proceed with formation of the City Charter Committee; and
2) Delayed the commencement of Committee meetings until the League of California
Cities distributes the city charter"tool kit".
8.g. Consideration of Change of Department Name from Maintenance Services
Department to Public Works Department.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 4500 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CHANGING THE NAME OF THE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT".
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8.h. Consideration of an Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Point C,
LLC.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute a sixth amendment extending the
consultant services agreement with Point C, LLC (formerly The Planning Company &
Associates) for an additional six month period for assistance in obtaining Caltrans
approval for a proposal to address deficiencies at the Brisco Road/Halcyon Road-
Highway 101 Interchange.
8.i. Consideration of Acceptance of the 2012 Street Resurfacing Project, PW 2012-05.
Action: 1) Accepted the project improvements as constructed by American Asphalt
South, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the 2012 Street
Resurfacing Project; 2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorized
release of the retention, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been
recorded, if no liens have been filed.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of Development Code Amendment 12-
002, Conditional Use Permit 12-001 and Lot Merger 12-001; Location — 279 and 295
Alder Street; Applicant— Todd Tose (Alder House); Representative — Kyle Harris.
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and recommended that the Council: 1)
Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to designate property located at 279 Alder
Street as Multiple Family Very High Density Residential (MFVH); and 2) Adopt a Resolution
approving Conditional Use Permit 12-001 and Lot Merger 12-001 to expand and remodel the
existing Alder House assisted living facility.
Staff responded to questions from Council regarding in-lieu fees for undergrounding utilities.
Todd Tose, applicant, provided a history of previous proposals to expand the facility;
commented on issues relating to parking and underground utilities, and requested the Council
consider accepting an in-lieu fee instead of underground utilities because of the high cost of
undergrounding. Kyle Harris, architect representing the applicant, responded to questions
regarding the cost estimates for undergrounding the utilities.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing. There were no comments received, and the public
hearing was closed.
Action: Council Member Guthrie moved to introduce an Ordinance as follows: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS MULTIPLE FAMILY
VERY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MFVH); DEVELOPMENT COEE AMENDMENT 12-
002, APPLIED FOR BY THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
279 ALDER STREET". Mayor Pro Tem Costello seconded, and the motion passed on the
following roll-call vote:
AYES: Guthrie, Costello, Brown, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ray
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Action: Council Member Guthrie moved adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF
DETERMINATION, AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12-001 AND LOT
MERGER 12-001 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 279 AND 296 ALDER STREET, APPLIED
FOR BY TODD TOSE (ALDER HOUSE)". Mayor Pro Tem Costello seconded, and the motion
passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Guthrie, Costello, Brown, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ray
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
10.a. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract
Between the City of Arroyo Grande and the Board of Administration of the
California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for the Local
Miscellaneous Members.
Administrative Services irector Kraetsch presented the staff report and recommended that the
Council adopt an urgenc bfdinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City
of Arroyo Grande and a Board of Administration of the California Public Employees'
Retirement System for local miscellaneous members.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public comment period. There were no comments received, and the
public comment period was closed.
Action: Council Member Brown moved to adopt an urgency Ordinance entitled "AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AND
THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS". Council Member
Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Brown, Guthrie, Costello, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ray
Mayor Ferrara requested Item 11.b. be moved up on the Agenda in order to wait for Council
Member Ray to arrive to participate in Item 11.a.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.b. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the 2013 Update of the Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Council Member Ray arrived to the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
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Chief Aranaz presented the staff report and recommended that the Council adopt a Resolution
adopting the 2013 Update of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public comment period. Speaking from the public was Aaron
Newman, Tally Ho Road. There were no further comments received, and the public comment
period was closed.
Action: Council Member Ray moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE 2013 UPDATE OF
THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN". Mayor Pro Tern Costello
seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ray, Costello, Guthrie, Brown, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.a. Consideration of Adoption of the Five-Year Radar Speed Survey for Selected City
Streets.
Chief Annibali and Assistant City Engineer Mike Linn presented the staff report and
recommended that the Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution certifying the five-year radar speed
survey for selected City streets identified in the 2012 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Study
Report; and 2) Approve Grace Lane traffic calming measures.
Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public comment period. Speaking from the public expressing
concerns about the proposed speed limits for Tally Ho and Grace Lane were Joni Fuget, Tally
Ho Road; Steve Ross, Garden Street; Shannon Kessler, Tally Ho Road; Aaron Newman, Tally
Ho Road; Romi Craig, Tally Ho Road; Katie Murlow, Grace Lane; Carrie Peshman; and Ryan
Ripley, Tally Ho Road. There were no further comments received, and the public comment
period was closed.
Action: Council Member Ray moved to: 1) adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CERTIFYING THE FIVE-YEAR
RADAR SPEED SURVEY FOR SELECTED CITY STREETS" subject to proofreading of the
Resolution to verify the correct speed limits are established; that a new speed survey be
conducted within three to six months after the striping is implemented and when school is in
session; that a review of the full width of Tally Ho Road be conducted; that "Entering Residential
Neighborhood" signs be installed at both ends of Tally Ho Road; that the existing solar speed
signs on Tally Ho Road be relocated to a more effective location; and 2) to approve the Grace
Lane traffic calming measures. Mayor Pro Tem Costello seconded, and the motion passed on
the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ray, Costello, Guthrie, Brown, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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11.c. Consideration of Appointment of Council Members to Regional and Local Boards,
Commissions, Committees and Subcommittees.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended that the Council make new
appointments to those regional and local boards, commissions, and committees with Council
representation, and authorize the City Clerk to update FPPC Form 806 (Agency Report of
Public Official Appointments)for posting on the City website.
The following appointments to regional boards, commissions, and committees were discussed,
assigned, and/or reaffirmed:
AGENCY PRIMARY ALTERNATE
South County Area Transit(SCAT) Jim Guthrie Tim Brown
Staff Representative: City Manager
Council of Governments/ Tony Ferrara Joe Costello
Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/RTA)
Staff Representative: Community
Development Director
City Selection Committee (Mayors) Tony Ferrara Joe Costello
Staff Representative: Not Applicable
South San Luis Obispo County Tony Ferrara Jim Guthrie
Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
Staff Representative: Not Applicable
Integrated Waste Management Tim Brown Jim Guthrie
Authority Board (IWMA)
Staff Representative: Community
Development Director
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board Caren Ray Joe Costello
Staff Representative: Community
Development Director
County Water Resources Tim Brown Jim Guthrie
Advisory Committee (WRAC)
Staff Representative: Community
Development Director
Economic Vitality Corporation Caren Ray Jim Guthrie
(EVC)
Staff Representative: City Manager/
Associate Planner
Air Pollution Control District Joe Costello Tim Brown
Board (APCD)
Staff Representative: Not Applicable
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AGENCY PRIMARY ALTERNATE
Community Action Partnership Jim Guthrie Caren Ray
Staff Representative: Recreation and
Services Director
California Joint Powers Insurance Caren Ray Staff Representative
Authority (CJPIA)
Staff Representative: City Manager/
Human Resources Manager
Five Cities Fire Authority Joe Costello Tony Ferrara
Staff Representative: City Manager
Audit Committee Jim Guthrie Joe Costello
Staff Representative: Administrative
Services Director
Homeless Services Coordinating Council Jim Guthrie Tim Brown
Staff Representative: City Manager
Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee Tony Ferrara N/A
Staff Representative: Community Joe Costello
Development Director
Tourism Committee Caren Ray Jim Guthrie
Staff Representative: Associate Planner/
Recreation Services Director
Recreation Center Subcommittee Tony Ferrara Caren Ray
Staff Representative: City Manager/
Recreation Services Director
Recreation Center Subcommittee Tony Ferrara Caren Ray
Staff Representative: City Manager/
Recreation Services Director
Action: Council Member Ray moved to make appointments to those regional and local
boards, commissions, and committees with Council representation, and authorize the City
Clerk to update FPPC Form 806 for posting on the City website. Mayor Pro Tern Costello
seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ray, Costello, Guthrie, Brown, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
None.
13. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
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14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS •
Council Member Brown requested that a review of the current underground utlility in-lieu fee be
conducted,
Council Member Ray thanked the citizens and businesses of Arroyo Grande for a very
successful Elegant Village event.
Mayor Ferrara commented on the favorable South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District
USEPA compliance evaluation inspection and report.
15. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
16. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Steve Ross, Garden Street, commented on clay sewage holding ponds and basins. •
17. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council adjourned to closed session at 9:20 p.m.
18. CLOSED SESSION •
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a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
Name of Case: Kimberely Martin v. Arroyo Grande Police Department, et al
Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo
Case No. CV 100538
19. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
City Attorney Carmel announced there was no reportable action from the closed session.
20. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrara adjourn' the meeting at 10:02 p.m.
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