Minutes 2001-01-23
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23,2001
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lady called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Runels, Dickens, Lubin, Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara,
and Mayor Lady were present.
RDA: Board Members Runels, Dickens, Lubin, Vice Chair Ferrara, and
Chair Lady were present.
City Staff Present: City Manager Adams; City Attorney Carmel; Director of
Administrative Services Wetmore; Director of Building and Fire
Fibich; Director of Financial Services Snodgrass; Director of
Economic Development Sheeley; Community Development
Director McCants; Director of Public Works Spagnolo; Associate
Planner Heffernon; and Assistant Planner McClish.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Lady led the Flag Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Rabbi Norman Mendel, Congregation Beth David, San Luis Obispo, delivered the
invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5.a. City of Arroyo Grande Energy Conservation Resolution
Mayor Lady presented an Energy Conservation Resolution acknowledging the number
of actions the City has taken to immediately reduce electricity, and urged residents and
businesses to also reduce ongoing electricity use.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
6.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read in Title Only
Council Member Runels moved, Council Member Dickens 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.
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.7. CITIZENS'INPUT. COMMENTS. AND SUGGESTIONS
Gail Lightfoot, 849 Mesa Drive, submitted a copy of a letter she wrote that was
published in the local newspaper regarding her views on the expansion of City
boundaries. She read the letter into the record.
Richard Venable, 849 Mesa Drive, acknowledged the recent publication of the City's
newsletter, Staaecoach Exoress, and referred to an article regarding the update of the
South County Youth Master Plan. He stated he was glad it was being updated. He
expressed concerns in the Youth Master Plan regarding the Bill of Rights compiled by
middle school students in the Lucia Mar Unified School District..
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara requested that Item 8.g. be pulled for discussion.
Council Member Dickens moved and Council Member Runels seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.j., with the exception of Item 8.g., with
the recommended courses of action:
8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Approved the listing of cash disbursements for the period January 1,
2001 through January 15, 2001.
8.b. Cash Flow Analysis/Approval of Interfund Advance from the Water Facility
Fund.
Action: Received and filed November and December Cash Reports and approve
the interfund advance from the Water Facility Fund to cover cash deficit in other
funds at November 30, 2000 and December 31,2000.
8.c. Minutes of Special City Council Meetings of December 12, 2000 and
January 9, 2001 and Minutes of City Council Meeting of January 9, 2001.
Action: Approved minutes as submitted.
8.d. Report on Project Development (AB 1600) Fees.
Action: Accepted and filed the report on the receipt and use of AB1600 fees
during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.
8.e. Adjustment of In-Lieu Fee for Off-Street Parking.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 3497 approving an adjustment to the in-lieu fee
for off-street parking in the Parking and Business Improvement Area of the
Village.
8.f. Annual Adjustment of Impact Fees.
. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 3498 approving an adjustment to the City's
Impact Fees.
8.h. Determination of Industrial Disability.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 3499 determining that Police Officer Jason Pole
suffers from an Industrial Disability.
8.1. Acceptance of Easements in the Rancho Grande Area.
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 3500 accepting and rejecting offers of
dedication offered in 2920 OR 980; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 3501 accepting
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easements and offers of dedication for Tract 1834, Phase 1; and 3) Adopted
Resolution No. 3502 accepting easements and offers of dedication for Tract
1834, Phase 2.
8.j. Acceptance of City/Redevelopment Agency Audited Annual Financial
Reports as of June 30, 2000.
Action: The City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board received and filed the
respective Audited Annual Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year ending June 30,
2000.
City Council
AYES: Council Members Dickens, Runels, Lubin, Ferrara, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
Redevelopment Agency
AYES: Board Members Dickens, Runels, Lubin, Ferrara, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby decJared to be passed.
8.g. Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the appointments to various Boards and
Commissions; and 2) Approve the recommendation of Council Member Dickens
to appoint Tim Brown to the Planning Commission, replacing Martin London.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara asked for clarification on the manner and intent in which the
Council makes recommendations for appointments to Commissions and Boards.
City Attorney Carmel referred to Government Code Section 40605 which states that in
general law cities where the office of Mayor is an elective office, the Mayor, with the
approval of the City Council, shall make all appointments to boards, commissions, and
committees unless otherwise specifically provided by statute. He explained the current
policy allows each Council Member to make its own recommendations; however, there
must be a majority vote of the Council to officially appoint the members.
Following further discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara moved to 1) Approve the
appointments to various Boards and Commissions; and 2) Approve the
recommendation of Council Member Dickens to appoint Tim Brown to the Planning
Commission, replacing Martin London. Council Member Lubin seconded the motion,
and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
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AYES: Ferrara, Lubin, Runels, Dickens, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby decJared to be passed.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Preliminary Approval of Fiscal Year 2000-01 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Projects.
Assistant Planner McClish presented the staff report. She explained that the City's
allocation of CDBG funds this fiscal year is approximately $152,000. She reviewed the
three alternatives presented for the Council's consideration, explaining that Alternative
#1 emphasized the funding of City projects; Alternative #2 reflected a greater emphasis
on contribution to regional programs while providing funding for most of the City
projects; and Alternative #3 which placed an emphasis on regional programs with
reduced funding of City projects. Staff recommended the Council review the
applications and provide preliminary approval of the projects to be submitted to the
County for funding.
Mayor Lady opened the public hearing.
Maura Hugh, representing Economic Opportunity Commission - Health Services (EOC),
gave an overview of the "Forty Wonderful Program" that serves women forty years of
age and older who live below the poverty level and do not have access to reproductive
health care services. She requested the Council consider approving the EOC's request
for funds.
Joey Hughes, representing Camp Fire Council of the Central Coast, gave an overview
of the Teens-In-Action Program which is a new program for teens in Arroyo Grande and
Grover Beach and requested the Council consider approving Alternative #3 which
includes funds for their program.
Michael Pascarelli, representing the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County,
gave an overview of the history and operations of the Food Bank and said their
application for funds would assist in the purchase of a new, larger warehouse in Paso
Robles. He explained that although the Food Bank is located in Paso Robles, the Food
Bank serves the South County, including Arroyo Grande, by distributing food to
low/moderate. income persons. He referred to Table 2 on page 4 which lists the six
organizations that obtain food from the Food Bank for distribution. He explained that
there was a long-term goal of establishing a second location in the South County;
however, at this time, the cost and accessibility of warehouse space in Paso Robles
makes it easier for them to remain there.
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Ron Hannah, Food Bank Coordinator at St. Patrick's Church, stated that the Food Bank
distributes food three days a week from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. He spoke in support of the
Food Bank.
Herman Olave, representing Harvest Bag, Inc., stated Harvest Bag has been in the
community for 21 years and serves San Luis Obispo County. He gave an overview of
Harvest Bag's volunteer operations and submitted a letter for the record stating there is
no need to duplicate services with the addition of a warehouse.
Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Lady closed the public hearing.
Council questions and discussion included clarification on the intent for the use of
CDBG funds to benefit low income families; whether the Camp Fire's proposal for a new
teen program qualified under the CDBG criteria; using CDBG funds for established
programs in the community; and review of the proposed City projects.
Council Member Dickens stated that he felt CDBG funds should be spent to serve and
benefit the citizens of Arroyo Grande. He supported a modified version of Alternative #3
and proposed moving the proposed allocation of $2,000 from the Camp Fire Boys and
Girls to the City's Cedar Street Sidewalk project.
Council Member Runels spoke in general support of Alternative #1.
Council Member Lubin spoke in support of Alternative #2 as modified to reduce the
allocation to the EOC Home Repair program and to increase the allocation for the City's
Cedar Street Sidewalk project.
Mayor Pro Tern spoke in support of Alternative #2 as modified to reduce the allocation
of funds to $5,000 for the EOC Home Repair program, allocate $5,000 to the Food Bank
Coalition and $2,000 to the Camp Fire Boys & Girls.
Mayor Lady agreed with Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara's suggestion for Alternative #2.
Council Member Runels requested that next year Harvest Bag, Inc. is informed about
the CDBG program so that they have an opportunity to submit an application.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara moved to provide preliminary approval on the proposed funding
of Fiscal Year 2000-01 CDBG projects as listed in Alternative #2, with the following
modifications: #4. EOC Home Repair - reduce the allocation of $12,000 to $5,000; #8.
Food Bank Coalition of the Central Coast Property Acquisition - allocate $5,000; and #9.
Camp Fire Boys and Girls of the Central Coast - allocate $2,000. Mayor Lady seconded
the motion.
Council Member Dickens commented that there had been discussion about allocating
funds to organizations with in the City rather than to regional organizations, that the
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EOC Home Repair program keeps the funds in the City, and he could not support
reducing the amount for the program to $5,000. Further, he stated that although the
Cedar Street Sidewalk project was designated as appropriate according to the 1990
census, he did not feel the project would meet CDBG guidelines according to the new
census. He stated he could not support the motion.
On the following roll call-vote, to wit:
AYES: Ferrara, Lady, Runels, Lubin
NOES: Dickens
ABSENT: None
There being 4 A YES and 1 NO, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
9.b. Plot Plan Review No. 00-016 for Special Event Banner Standards and
Installation of Cables Across West Branch Street Attached to the Buildings
at 106 W. Branch Street and 102 Bridge Street.
Assistant Planner McClish presented the staff report. Staff recommended the Council
adopt a Resolution approving the installation of cables spanning West Branch Street for
the location of a special event banner to announce community based events.
Council questions and discussion included the condition of the buildings to which the
cables were to be attached; installing the cables permanently for safety and
convenience purposes; insurance liability issues; whether or not advertisement of
sponsors should be allowed on the banner; positive comments received from the Village
Improvement Association; interpretation of 1900's theme design guidelines; decreasing
the timeframe between the display of banners; installation and removal of the banners
by the Fire Department; and the requirement for obtaining approval and permits from
Caltrans.
Mayor Lady opened the public hearing.
John Keen, 298 N. Elm, commented that he was involved in the installation of banner
cables on Marsh Street for the City of San Luis Obispo. He addressed technical and
safety issues involved in taking down the cables after each special event.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Lady closed the public hearing.
Council Member Lubin suggested reducing the time frame from 20 days to 10 days for
the placement of banners in between special events. He supported the project.
Council Member Runels commended Mr. Derril Pilkington for his perseverance in
pursuing this project and stated he supported the project.
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CounciJ Member Dickens stated this proposal was a benefit to the City; however, he
recommended providing the Architectural Review Committee with design guidelines
regarding the 1900's theme; and supported reducing the time between displaying
banners to 10 days.
Council Member Runels moved to adopt a Resolution approving standards for special
event banners for community-based events and the installation of cables across West
Branch Street attached to the buildings at 106 West Branch Street and 102 Bridge
Street, as modified that there shall be a 10 day interval between the display of banners.
Following further discussion, Council Member Runels further moved to direct staff to
establish 1900's theme design guidelines for use by the Architectural Review
Committee. Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara seconded the motion, and on the following roll-call
vote, to wit:
AYES: Runels, Ferrara, Dickens, Lubin, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
10.a. Approval of Second Amendment to the Street Sweeping Service Agreement
with Daystar Industries.
Director of Public Works Spagnolo presented the staff report. He explained the contract
amendments included a recommendation that the contract be extended for another
year; increasing the curb-mile rate from $15.50 to $16.50; increasing dump fees to
$250.00 per month; and increasing monthly fuel fees to $198.00 per month. Staff
recommended the Council approve the second amendment to the Street Sweeping
Service Agreement.
Council questions and discussion included clarification on the definition of secondary
sweeps; clarification that the contractor has not had to pay dump fees in the past; and
how to resolve ongoing issues with construction debris in the street.
Mayor Lady opened up the discussion for public comment.
Dane Phillips, Daystar Industries, gave an overview of how he established his business
and the competition regarding rates. He explained that secondary sweeps were
established in 1998 as an ongoing operation to address routine problem areas that have
been identified in the City. Mr. Phillips further addressed questions regarding dust
complaints and dumping fees.
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Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Lady brought the discussion back to the
Council.
Council Member Lubin moved to approve the second amendment to the Street
Sweeping Service Agreement with Daystar Industries and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Agreement. Council Member Runels seconded the motion, and on the
following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Lubin, RuneJs, Dickens, Ferrara, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Proposed Ordinance Amending Portions of Title 6, Chapter 4 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code to Establish a Mandatory Construction and
Demolition Debris Recycling Program.
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report. She explained that State law
required each local jurisdiction to develop and implement waste diversion programs that
ultimately achieve a 50% reduction in waste that is Jandfilled by the end of the year
2000. She stated that the City has implemented various programs to accomplish this
goal. She stated that a significant portion of the City's waste stream that has yet to be
diverted was construction and demolition debris, which has sharply increased over the
past several years. The proposed Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Program Ordinance was initiated by the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste
Management Authority, and was derived from reviewing similar ordinances throughout
the state with input from the building industry. She gave an overview of the key
components of the proposed program.
Associate Planner Heffernon noted for the record that a letter had been received from
Castlerock Development supporting the proposed ordinance.
Bill Worrell, representing the Integrated Waste Management Authority, spoke in favor of
the proposed ordinance and stated that implementing the ordinance would help in the
City's continued compliance with the requirements of AB939.
Council questions and discussion included clarification that recycling efforts are
reported to the State on a regional basis; what Jocations were available for the recycling
of construction and demolition waste; the effectiveness of implementing a civil penalty
for non-compliance at the completion of the project rather than requiring a performance
security up-front; and providing educational materials about the program to the
contractors.
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Following further discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara moved to introduce for first
reading by title only an Ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 4 of the Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code to establish a mandatory construction and demolition debris recycling
program. Council Member Dickens seconded the motion, and on the following roll-call
vote, to wit:
AYES: Ferrara, Dickens, Runels, Lubin, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
Mayor Lady called a break at 9:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
11.b. Discussion of City Approval of Development Applications.
Community Development Director McCants presented the staff report. He explained
that the Council had directed staff to develop a proposal that would provide for Council
input and increased involvement in the review and approval of potentially significant
land use proposals. He gave an overview of the four alternatives and recommended
the Council provide direction to staff concerning existing policy and alternatives for the
City's development application approval process.
Council Members Dickens, Runels, and Lubin supported the current process as
described in Alternative One which wouJd be to retain the existing appeal provisions and
process as recommended at the December 12, 2000 City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara agreed with Council comments; however, he commented that
he felt a customer-oriented deveJopment review process is required. He noted that
often an applicant would go through the process favorably only to have a project denied
by the Council. He felt allowing the Council to see concept plans early in the process
may better assist the applicant. He noted that there was no clear way to fix this problem
and. that he could support Alternative One at this time; however, he suggested
continuing to review the development process to refine the criteria used to evaluate
projects.
Mayor Lady commented on the Council's accountability for projects that are built in the
City. He acknowledged the role of the Commissions and stated he supported
Alternative One.
City Manager Adams commented that within the next few months, staff would be
coming to Council with an annual review of the traffic guideline standards; the Grand
Avenue Master Plan process will provide more specific guidelines for projects in that
area; the Council will be reviewing the Village Design Guidelines; and there would be
other pJanning efforts that will provide more specific guidelines in reviewing projects.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara moved to approve Alternative One retaining the existing appeal
provisions relating to the City's development application approval process. Council
Member Lubin seconded the motion, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Ferrara, Lubin, Runels, Dickens, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
11.c. Budget and Financial Planning Recommendations.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report. Staff requested direction from the
Council regarding proposals that include modifications to the annual budget process;
establishment of budget goals and priorities; a long-range financial planning process;
and a future two-year budget process. He stated the recommended changes to the
process are proposed to take place over a three-year period.
Director of Financial Services Snodgrass gave an overview of the proposed annual
budget process; long-range financial plan, and two-year budget process. She expJained
that the proposed annual budget process would incorporate goals into the draft budget;
a long-range financial plan would identify long-term financial implications of decisions,
facilitate long-range planning, and link planning to financial resources. She then detailed
the benefits of preparing and adopting a two-year budget for the City.
Council questions and discussion ensued regarding the proposed goal setting process;
incorporating the contents of the General Plan and Economic Development Strategy
into the Long Range Financial Plan; recognizing that the City was approaching build-out
as far as future planning efforts; how Policy Items would be addressed; how requests
for funding from non-profit agencies would be addressed; the trend of cities who are
converting to two-year budgets; cost savings realized as a result of preparing two-year
budgets; the importance of increasing the City's reserves; involving the City's
commissions in the preliminary budget process; and the approval of the recommended
goals and priorities for next fiscal year.
Following discussion, there was Council consensus to approve staff's budget and
financial planning recommendations.
11.d. Redevelopment Funding Recommendations.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report. Staff presented recommendations to
address the current Redevelopment Agency financial trends and to proceed with
implementation of the City's economic development goals as follows:
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. That the interest rate charged to the Redevelopment Agency by the City be
decreased from 10% to 0% until the Redevelopment Agency Administration Fund
annual revenues and expenses are balanced. At that time, the interest rate would
be reevaluated. In order to affect this modification, two (2) resolutions, one for the
Agency and one for the City, were presented for consideration. Staff recommended
the Agency/Council adopt said resolutions.
. That the personnel costs and transfers charged to the Redevelopment Agency
Administration Fund be reduced by the increased revenue amount projected from
the increase to the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). It was recommended this
change be made in the mid-year budget report.
. That the personnel costs and transfers charged to the Redevelopment Agency
Administration Fund be further reduced and shifted to the General Fund by an
increasing amount of $20,000 per year.
. That the Redevelopment Administration Fund expenditures be reduced by $32,000
beginning in FY 2001-02.
City Manager Adams stated that based on approval of these cost containment
recommendations, it was then proposed to study the feasibility of assistance to a project
utilizing potential debt financing. He recommended that initial efforts focus on Key Site
2, located on the northwest corner of EI Camino Real, and Key Site 4, located on the
southwest corner of East Grand Avenue and Elm Street, which are identified in the
Redevelopment Implementation Strategy.
Consultant Steve Harding reviewed the Redevelopment Implementation Strategy;
provided additional information about the City's financing options; the process for
developing a project; and observations about project viability on East Grand Avenue.
Council and staff discussion ensued relating to Redevelopment Agency fund projections
based on the recommended adjustments to existing deficiencies; concerns about
utilizing revenue from the increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax: rate increase;
Redevelopment Agency fund projections based on revenue increases from current and
future proposed projects through fiscal year 2005-06; requirements for receiving tax
increment; issues concerning the unknown economic climate over the next several
years; an update on Key Site 4, a project which has been identified as Priority 1; and
concerns about Key Site 2 with a recommendation by Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara to not
focus on this location until the interchange issue is addressed. Following discussion,
staff was directed to not include efforts directed at Key Site 2 in the next steps of the
redevelopment strategy implementation process.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara moved to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Arroyo Grande approving a. First Amendment to Cooperation Agreement between the
Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency and the City of Arroyo Grande. Council
Member Lubin seconded the motion, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Ferrara, Lubin, Runels, Dickens, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
Vice-Chair Ferrara moved to adopt a Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency
approving a First Amendment to Cooperation Agreement between the Arroyo Grande
Redevelopment Agency and the City of Arroyo Grande. Council Member Lubin
seconded the motion, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Board Members Ferrara, Lubin, Runels, Dickens, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
At 12:00 midnight, City Attorney Carmel noted that according to the Policy/Procedures
for Conducting City Council Business, the Council must unanimously consent to
continue the meeting. The Council voted unanimously to proceed with the meeting.
11.e. Review of City Council Parliamentary Procedures.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report. Staff recommended the Council review
the Policy/Procedure for Conducting City Council Business and provide direction to staff
if any modifications to the parliamentary procedures are desired.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara stated he wanted clarification on the manner in which motions
are processed. He said in reviewing the Policy/Procedure, he had no issue with the
content. He stated he was familiar with Robert's Rules of Order regarding motions and .
suggested incorporating portions of Robert's Rules of Order into the current
Policy/Procedure. He requested that staff provide Council with the full text of Sturgis'
Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure for review before recommending any
modifications to the current procedures.
There was discussion about the similarities of Robert's Rules and Sturgis' Standard
Code of Parliamentary Procedure; that the intent of Sturgis' Standard Code of
Procedure was to simplify Robert's Rules; motions in general; and concerns about Item
I. in the current policy/procedure regarding how tie votes are handled.
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Following further discussion, the Council requested copies of the Sturgis Standard Code
of Parliamentary Procedure. There was consensus of the Council to defer providing
direction to staff until after the Council had an opportunity to review Sturgis' Standard
Code of Parliamentary Procedure.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
a. MAYOR MICHAEL LADY
(1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). The City
of Pismo Beach will not be pursuing joining the District.
(2) Other. Will be attending upcoming Mayors Meeting.
b. MAYOR PRO TEM TONY M. FERRARA
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). No report.
(2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). No report.
(3) Long Range Planning Committee. No report. Requested that staff direct
the Planning Commission and Traffic Commission to appoint new
representatives to serve on the Committee.
(4) Other. Attended a League of California Cities Public Safety Policy
Committee meeting. The League is starting a new grass roots approach in
trying to influence legislation and will be establishing approximately 14 field
offices throughout California to align with the Divisions. As a result,
membership dues may increase for the cities.
c. COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS A. RUNELS
(1) Zone 3 Advisory Board. No report.
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). No report.
(3) Other. None.
d. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS
(1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional
Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA). No report.
(2) Community Recreation Center Subcommittee. No report.
(3) Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC). No report.
(4) South County Youth Coalition. No report.
(5) Other. None.
e. COUNCIL MEMBER SANDY LUBIN
(1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). No report.
(2) Economic Vitality Corporation. No report.
(3) Other. None.
13. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lady adjourned the meeting at 12:36 p.m. to the next Regular City Council
meeting of February 13, 2001.
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