CC 2014-04-22 Agenda Summary City Council
Steven Adams, City Manager
Timothy J. Carmel, City Attorney
Kelly Wetmore, City Clerk
Tony Ferrara, Mayor
Jim Guthrie, Mayor Pro Tem
Joe Costello, Council Member
Tim Brown, Council Member
Kristen Barneich, Council Member
AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014
6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. FLAG SALUTE: EL CAMINO 4-H GROUP
4. INVOCATION: PASTOR RON DEE
HARVEST BIBLE CHURCH
5. AGENDA REVIEW:
5.a. Closed Session Announcements:
On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, the Council met in Closed Session regarding:
- Conference With Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Adams, City Manager
Represented Employees: Arroyo Grande Police Officers' Association
- Conference With Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Adams, City Manager
Represented Employees: Service Employees International Union, Local 620
- Conference With Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: Steven Adams, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Management Employees
Agenda
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5. AGENDA REVIEW: (cont’d)
- Conference With Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: Timothy J. Carmel, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: Steven Adams, City Manager
The Mayor or City Attorney will announce any reportable actions taken, if any.
5.b. Move that all ordinances presented for introduction or adoption be read in title
only and all further readings be waived
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
6.a. Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 2014 as “Bike Month”; May 7, 2014 as
“Bike to School Day”; and May 16, 2014 as “Bike to Work Day”
6.b. Honorary Proclamation Declaring April 25, 2014 as “Arbor Day”
6.c. Honorary Proclamation Declaring May 4-10, 2014 as “Municipal Clerks Week”
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present
issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda.
Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the
City Council. The Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on
matters not published on the agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or
presiding Council Member may:
Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
A Council Member may state a desire to meet with you.
It may be the desire of the Council to place your issue or matter on a future
Council agenda.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:
Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed
to individual Council members.
Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or
member of the audience shall not be permitted.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA:
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group.
The recommendations for each item are noted. Any member of the public who wishes
to comment on any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Any Council
Member may request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit
discussion or change the recommended course of action. The City Council may
approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda on one motion.
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification (MALICOAT)
Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period April
1, 2014 through April 15, 2014.
8.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits (MALICOAT)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the reports listing the current investment
deposits of the City, as of March 31, 2014, as required by Government Code Section
53646(b).
8.c. Consideration of Agreement for Consultant Services for Audit Services
(MALICOAT)
Recommended Action: Award an agreement for consultant services to Moss, Levy
& Hartzheim LLP, Certified Public Accountants for a period of three years, with an
option to extend for two additional one-year periods, and authorize the Mayor to
execute all documents.
8.d. Consideration of Approval of Minutes (WETMORE)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
April 8, 2014, as submitted.
8.e. Consideration of Resolution Approving Engineering Staffing Changes (ADAMS)
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving creation of, and job
descriptions for, a new City Engineer position and new Capital Projects Engineer
position and elimination of the existing Assistant City Engineer position; and 2)
Approve an appropriation of $8,000 from the Water Fund and $5,500 from the Sewer
Fund for the Capital Projects Engineer position.
8.f. Consideration of Resolution Establishing Salary and Benefits for Management
Employees (ADAMS)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution establishing salary and benefits for
management employees for FY 2014-15.
8.g. Consideration of City Manager Employment Agreement (CARMEL)
Recommended Action: Approve a new Employment Agreement with the City
Manager.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.a. Consideration of a Public Art Mural at 303 East Branch Street; Applicant:
Arroyo Grande In Bloom – Public Art Committee (McCLISH)
Recommended Action: Allow public comment and provide input on the proposed
mural.
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10. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
10.a. Consideration of an Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo Sheriff for
911 Public Safety Dispatch Services (ANNIBALI)
Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo Sheriff for 911 public safety dispatch
services.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
This item gives the Mayor and Council Members the opportunity to present reports to
the other members regarding committees, commissions, boards, or special projects
on which they may be participating.
(a) MAYOR FERRARA:
(1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional
Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA)
(2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
(3) Other
(b) MAYOR PRO TEM GUTHRIE:
(1) South County Area Transit (SCAT)
(2) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC)
(3) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
(4) Other
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER COSTELLO:
(1) Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
(2) Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
(3) Other
(d) COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN:
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
(3) Other
(e) COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
(1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(2) Homeless Services Coordinating Council (HSOC)
(3) Tourism Committee
(4) Other
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13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Any Council Member may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or
report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council Policies and
Procedures, Council Members may request staff to report back to the Council at a
subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a
matter of business on a future agenda.
14. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the City Manager.
15. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present
issues, thoughts, or suggestions. Comments should be limited to those matters that
are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. The Brown Act restricts the Council
from taking formal action on matters not published on the agenda.
16. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
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