CC 2015-03-10_08b Approval of Minutes 02-10-15 and 02-24-15ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council:
City Staff Present:
Council Member Jim Guthrie, Council Member Tim Brown, Council
Member Barbara Harmon, Mayor Pro Tem Kristen Barneich and Mayor
Jim Hill were present.
Interim City Manager Bob McFall, Assistant City Attorney David Hirsch,
Director of Legislative and Information Services/City Clerk Kelly Wetmore,
Director of Administrative Service Debbie Malicoat, Director of
Community Development Teresa McClish, Public Works Director Geoff
English, City Engineer Matt Horn, and Associate Planner Matt Downing.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Members of the Bi-Ha-Pa-Ra, Mo-Ha-Pat-He, Ra-Ha-Pa-Sta, and Fri-He-Sta-Bi Camp Fire
Clubs led the Flag Salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements.
None.
5.b. Ordinances Read in Title Only.
Council Member Brown moved, Mayor Pro Tem Barneich 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
6.a. Introduction and Oath of Office-Police Officer Jeramy Adams.
Police Chief Annibali introduced new Police Officer Jeramy Adams and highlighted his
educational and professional background. City Clerk Wetmore then administered the Oath of
Office to Officer Adams.
G.b. Recognition of Outgoing City Commission, Committee, and Board
Members.
Mayor Hill recognized the following outgoing Commissioners, Committee and Board Members
and presented them with City plaques acknowledging their service to the community: Planning
Commissioners Lisa Sperow (201 0-2015) and Randy Russom (2013-2015) and Parks and
Recreation Commissioner Marcy Betita (2011-2015). He also recognized the following
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members who were not present: Parks and Recreation Commissioner Roxanne Shankland
(2011-2015), Traffic Commissioners Gary Borda (1989-2015) and Matthew Brownlee (2005-
2015), and Downtown Parking Advisory Board Member Greg Moore (2004-2015).
7. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were John Ziomek, requesting
immediate cease and desist for traffic infractions for violations of the 25 mph speed liinit on
Farrell Road between Oak Park and Elm Street; Robert Johnson, Arroyo Grande, expressing
concerns with the proposed development on East Cherry; and Randy Ouimette, Arroyo Grande,
acknowledging the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, the work of the Council, and offering an
invocation.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hill invited public comment on the Consent Agenda. No comments were received.
In response to a question by Mayor Pro Tem Barneich regarding Item 8.b., staff provided an
explanation of the street resurfacing project improvements as it relates to striping.
Action: Council Member Guthrie moved, and Mayor Pro Tern Barneich seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items B.a. and 8.b., with the recommended courses of action. The
motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Guthrie, Barneich, Brown, Harmon, Hill
None
ABSENT: None
B.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 22, 2015
and the Regular City Council Meeting of January 27, 2015, as submitted.
B. b. Consideration of Acceptance of the 2014 Street Resurfacing Project, PW 2014-04.
Action: 1) Accepted the project improvements as constructed by American Asphalt
South, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the 2014 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
None.
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Consideration of Council Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
City Clerk Wetmore presented the staff report and recommended that the Council approve the
recommendation of Council Member Brown to appoint Gregory King to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. No public comments were received.
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Action: Council Member Brown moved to appoint Gregory King to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Mayor Hill seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Brown, Hill, Guthrie, Harmon, Barneich
None
None
11.b. Presentation on Southern California Gas Company Pipeline Safety Enhancement
Project and Consideration of a Waiver of the Five Year Pavement Trench Cut
Prohibition.
Public Works Director English presented the staff report and recommended that the Council
receive and comment on a presentation from Southern California Gas Company staff about the
proposed Pipeline Safety Enhancement project; and approve a waiver of the Five Year Trench
Cut Prohibition on new pavement for sections of West Branch Street and El Camino Real.
Tim Mahoney, Public Affairs Manager, Mark Holden, Project Manager, and Olga Quinones,
Community Education and Outreach Manager, representing Southern California Gas Company
(SoCaiGas), provided a presentation on the Pipeline Safety Project in which SoCaiGas will be
pressure testing or replacing pipelines at various locations in Arroyo Grande. They explained
that customers would be notified via a public outreach campaign when pressure testing or
replacement activity is coming to their neighborhood and other efforts to minimize impacts on
the community. The Pipeline Safety Project is scheduled to begin in early 2015 and is expected
to take 1 0 to 12 weeks. Staff and SoCaiGas representatives then responded to questions from
Council.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Action: Council Member Barneich moved to approve a waiver of the Five Year Trench Cut
Prohibition on new pavement for sections of West Branch Street and El Camino Real. Council
Member Brown seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Barneich, Brown, Harmon, Guthrie, Hill
None
None
11.c. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with NKT Commercial
Regarding Development of the Vacant Lot at the Southwest Corner of East Grand
Avenue and South Courtland Street.
Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Council
approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NKT Commercial regarding negotiating a
Development Agreement for the development of a mixed use project on the vacant lot at the
southwest corner of East Grand Avenue and South Courtland Street and provide general
direction to staff and the developer.
Council questions of staff and the applicant ensued regarding the proposed alternatives listed in
the MOU.
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Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public was John Mack, Arroyo Grande, in
support of Alternative 1; and Michael Morrow, Arroyo Grande, in support of the proposed MOU
and Alternative 2. No further public comments were received.
Council comments ensued in support of the MOU containing both Alternatives,
acknowledgement that this area of the City contains commercial uses; clarification that any
future project applications would still need to go through the application, planning, and
environmental review process; that flexibility is needed in both alternatives; that Alternative 1 is
more in line with the General Plan; Alternative 2 seems vague and is similar to the prior
proposal for the site; some opposition was expressed regarding high density residential on the
site; development of the site is essential for economic development of the City; that a small
segment of vertical mixed use on the site is desired; concern regarding traffic if a future
proposal contains all commercial use; that alternative housing options are needed in the City;
and that a project on this site would encourage revitalization of the rest of Grand Avenue.
Action: Council Member Brown moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with NKT
Commercial regarding negotiating a Development Agreement for the development of a mixed
use project on the vacant lot at the southwest corner of East Grand Avenue and South
Courtland Street. Council Member Harmon seconded, and the motion passed on the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Brown, Harmon, Guthrie, Barneich, Hill
None
None
Mayor Hill called for a break at 7:55p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:05p.m.
11.d. Status Update and Consideration for Short Term and Long Term Operation of Elm
Street Park Off-Leash Dog Park.
Interim City Manager McFall presented the staff report and recommended that the Council: 1)
Direct staff to either: 1) Keep the Elm Street Dog Park open using contract staff to perform basic
maintenance functions; or 2) Close the Dog Park until a determination is made on the long term
operation of the Dog Park; 2) Approve an appropriation of $7,800 for maintenance costs if the
Council directs to keep the Dog Park open; and 3) Refer the evaluation of long term alternatives
for the on-going maintenance and operation of the Dog Park to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Staff then responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Ann Stalcup, Pismo Beach,
expressed concern about donated funds for operation and maintenance of the park, that she is
willing to volunteer at the Park, thanked those who served on Five Cities Dog Park Association
Board, hoped the park would remain open, and that the donations should remain with the park
to support it; Patricia Williams, expressed concern with large dogs using the small dog park
area; Patty Welsh, Arroyo Grande, expressed concerned with donated funds for park
improvements and requested staff contact the Association to request those funds be provided to
the City; Jan Scott, Arroyo Grande, expressed concerned with the current wood chips, broken
glass in the large dog area, big dogs in the small dog area, and stated that the volunteers want
to continue working; Beatrice Spencer, Arroyo Grande, expressed concern about the perception
of loss of volunteers and the desertion of the Association with no notice, suggested an online
scheduler for volunteers, stated that donations to the Park were intended for renovations, and
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supported the right type of artificial turf for the dog park. No further public comments were
received.
Council comments ensued regarding the status of the Dog Park; providing continuity of use;
ongoing maintenance and staffing requirements; securing new volunteers to assist in the
maintenance and operation of the Dog Park; liability issues associated with keeping the Dog
Park open; and contacting the Five Cities Dog Park Association regarding the donations
intended for maintenance of the park. Council Member Harmon expressed concern about the
City getting involved in the maintenance and operation of the Dog Park and potential liability to
the City; that it would not provide an incentive for volunteers to serve; and favored temporarily
closing the park until the Parks and Recreation Commission could evaluate alternatives.
Action: Council Member Guthrie moved to keep Elm Street Dog Park open, with a check back
in 90 days, and to refer the long term alternatives for ongoing operation of the dog park to the
Parks and Recreation Commission, and appropriate $7,800 for maintenance costs. Mayor Pro
Tem Barneich seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Guthrie, Barneich, Brown, Hill
Harmon
None
11.e. Consideration of Water Conservation and Emergency Water Shortage Restrictions
and Regulations.
Community Development Director McClish, Public Works Director English, and Assistant City
Attorney Hirsch presented the proposed Ordinance, and reviewed current water supply and
demand monitoring. Staff recommendations included: 1) Introduce an Ordinance repealing
Section 13.05.040, amending Section 13.05.030 and adding Chapter 13.07 to the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code relating to Water Conservation and Emergency Water Shortage
Restrictions and Regulations; 2) Remove the local purchasing requirement for the Water
Efficient Washing Machine Rebate Program; and 3) Allow the rebates for the Smart Irrigation
Controller Program and the Landscape Irrigation Retrofit Program to be combined for a total
maximum rebate of $500. Staff then responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Patty Welsh, Arroyo Grande,
regarding water conservation efforts; mowing and watering of grass in the City parks; and water
use and conservation needed in restaurants. No further public comments were received.
Action: Mayor Pro Tern Barneich moved to introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE REPEALING SECTION
13.05.040, AMENDING SECTION 13.05.030 AND ADDING CHAPTER 13.07 TO THE
ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION AND
EMERGENCY WATER SHORTAGE RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS". Council Member
Brown seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Barneich, Brown, Harmon, Guthrie, Hill
None
None
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Action: Mayor Pro Tem Barneich moved to remove the local purchasing requirement for the
Water Efficient Washing Machine Rebate Program and allow the rebates for the Smart Irrigation
Controller Program and the Landscape Irrigation Retrofit Program to be combined for a total
maximum rebate of $500. Council Member Brown seconded, and the motion passed on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Barneich, Brown, Guthrie, Harmon, Hill
None
None
Mayor Hill called for a break at 10:35 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:40 p.m.
11.f. Consideration of Consultant Service Agreements for Civil Engineering,
Construction Management, Materials Testing, and Land Surveying Services.
City Engineer Horn presented the staff report and recommended that the Council approve and
authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreements for Consultant Services to: 1) Earth
Systems Pacific; Pavement Engineering Inc.; and Advantage Technical Services Inc. for
materials testing services; 2) Cannon Corporation; Stantec Consulting Services Inc.; and MNS
Engineers Inc. for land surveying services; 3) Filippin Engineering Inc.; MNS Engineers Inc.;
Water Systems Consulting Inc.; Lenhardt Engineering Inc.; and Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
for construction management services; 4) Omni Means Engineering Solutions; Wallace Group;
Cannon Corporation; Water Systems Consulting Inc.; Michael K Nunley and Associates; Eikhof
Design Group; Lenhardt Engineering Inc.; and North Coast Engineering Inc. for civil engineering
services; 5) Direct staff to return to Council prior to contract term completion with either contract
extension of up to two years or award of new agreements; and 6) Authorize staff to issue
purchase orders for consultant services if the proposed cost is within the City Council approved
project or service budget.
At this time, Mayor Hill noted that pursuant to Council policy, the Council must vote unanimously
to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m.
Action: Council Member Brown moved to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m., Mayor Pro
Tem Barneich seconded, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Hill invited public comment on Item 11.f. No public comments were received.
Action: Council Member Harmon moved to approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to
execute Agreements for Consultant Services to: 1) Earth Systems Pacific; Pavement
Engineering Inc.; and Advantage Technical Services Inc. for materials testing services; 2)
Cannon Corporation; Stantec Consulting Services Inc.; and MNS Engineers Inc. for land
surveying services; 3) Filippin Engineering Inc.; MNS Engineers Inc.; Water Systems Consulting
Inc.; Lenhardt Engineering Inc.; and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for construction
management services; 4) Omni Means Engineering Solutions; Wallace Group; Cannon
Corporation; Water Systems Consulting Inc.; Michael K Nunley and Associates; Eikhof Design
Group; Lenhardt Engineering Inc.; and North Coast Engineering Inc. for civil engineering
services; 5) Direct staff to return to Council prior to contract term completion with either contract
extension of up to two years or award of new agreements; and 6) Authorize staff to issue
purchase orders for consultant services if the proposed cost is within the City Council approved
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project or service budget. Council Member Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Harmon, Guthrie, Brown, Barneich, Hill
None
None
12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Harmon requested consideration to place on a future agenda a status update,
progress report, and presentation from Verdin Marketing Consultants on the water conservation
program.
Mayor Pro Tern Barneich referred to earlier public comments by Mr. Ziomek regarding speed
traps and requested that staff follow up on the matter. She also requested that the report from
Mr. Johnson on Cherry Lane be distributed to the Council.
Mayor Hill commented on a recent ride-a-long he participated in with the Arroyo Grande Police
Department and commended the Department for their great performance. He also reported that
over the weekend, the Five Cities Homeless Coalition opened a warming center in the Social
Services building that was supported by Dignity Health.
13. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
14. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Patty Welsh, Arroyo Grande, commented on a visit she made to the warming center and noted
there was a need for donations of tube socks and sweat pants.
15. CLOSED SESSION:
None.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 11:06 p.m.
Jim Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Wetmore, City Clerk
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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Barbara Harmon, Tim Brown, Jim Guthrie, Mayor Pro
Tem Kristen Barneich, and Mayor Jim Hill were present.
City Staff Present: Interim City Manager Bob McFall, City Attorney Tim Carmel, Director of
Legislative and Information Services/City Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Director of
Administrative Services Debbie Malicoat,, Director of Public Works Geoff
English, Director of Community Development Teresa McClish, City
Engineer Matt Horn, and Associate Planner Kelly Heffernan.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Joseph Skoda, representing Toastmasters International, led the Flag Salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. None.
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
G.a. Honorary Proclamation Recognizing February 24, 2015 as "World Spay Day"
Mayor Hill presented an Honorary Proclamation recognizing February 24, 2015 as "World Spay
Day". Mary Buehnerkemper, on behalf of the Feline Network, accepted the Proclamation.
G.b. Mayor's Commendation Recognizing Five Cities Fire Authority Firefighter
Christopher Martinez.
Following an introduction and background information provided by Five Cities Fire Authority
Chief Lieberman, Mayor Hill presented Firefighter Christopher Martinez a Mayor's
Commendation in recognition of his participation in, and successful completion of the
Huntington Beach Surf City Marathon on February 1, 2015 while wearing 50 pounds of
structural firefighting gear as a fundraising effort for two local boys who continue to fight their
battle against cancer.
7. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Linda Osty, Arroyo Grande,
who gave an invocation; Debbie Wood, Grover Beach, expressing concerns regarding the
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nomination for a proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary; Patty Welsh, Arroyo
Grande, requesting that the grass in the City parks be allowed to grow more than three inches
to allow for water conservation.
S. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hill invited public comment on the Consent Agenda. No public comments were received.
Council Member Barneich referred to Item 8.c., commented on the City's Plumbing Retrofit
Program and complimented Waterboys Plumbing.
Action: Council Member Guthrie moved, and Mayor ProTem Barneich seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.d., with the recommended courses of action. City
Clerk Wetmore read the full title of the Ordinance in Item 8.d. The motion passed on the
following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Guthrie, Barneich, Brown, Harmon, Hill
None
ABSENT: None
S.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period January 16, 2015
through February 15, 2015.
S.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits.
Action: Received and filed the report listing the current investment deposits of the City,
as of January 31, 2015, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
S.c. Consideration of Approving a One-Year Extension to the Contract with Waterboys
Plumbing, Inc. for the Plumbing Retrofit Program.
Action: 1) Approved a one-year extension to the contract with Waterboys Plumbing, Inc.
in the amount of $72,935; and 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the first amendment
to contract.
S.d. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Relating to Emergency Water
Shortage Restrictions and Regulations.
Action: Adopted an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE REPEALING SECTION 13.05.040, AMENDING
SECTION 13.05.030 AND ADDING CHAPTER 13.07 TO THE ARROYO GRANDE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION AND EMERGENCY
WATER SHORTAGE RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS".
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
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11.a. Consideration of Pre-Application No. 15-001; Specific Plan Designation, General
Plan Amendment, Development Code Amendment, Tentative Tract Map and Lot
Line Adjustment; Location -Traffic Way and East Cherry Avenue; Applicants -
Dorfman Homes, Inc., Mangano Homes Inc., and Arroyo Grande Valley Japanese
Welfare Association.
Associate Planner Heffernan presented the staff report and recommended that the Council
review the conceptual plans and authorize processing of a General Plan Amendment and
Specific Plan for the project.
Carol Florence, Oasis Associates, on behalf of the applicants, spoke in support of directing staff
to process a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, and presented the project review
components and timelines. Ms. Florence responded to questions from Council regarding
emergency access, reduction of lots, housing unit sizes and price, creek setbacks, mitigation for
loss of prime soil, and conservation easements.
Andy Mangano, Mangano Homes, spoke regarding street width, parking spaces, traffic study,
and landscape improvements.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Cindy Fear, Arroyo Grande,
regarding widening of East Cherry, parking on both sides of the street, flashing lights for
pedestrian safety, landscape transition, off-street bike lane with meandering walkway, and fire
access; Charles Rost, East Cherry, opposed development of the site and was not in favor of a
General Plan Amendment or Specific Plan Amendment; Linda Osty, Arroyo Grande,
acknowledged the neighborhood meeting and reviewed a list of concerns regarding speeding on
East Cherry, substandard lanes, backed up traffic, unsafe passing, and pedestrian safety while
crossing street; Karen White, Halcyon, opposed development of the site and stated there should
be a mitigation plan for loss of agricultural soil and water; Patty Welsh, Arroyo Grande, stated
she attended the neighborhood meetings and supported development of the site; Robert
Johnson, Arroyo Grande, spoke of the substandard characteristics and condition of East Cherry
Avenue; Shirley Gibson, Halcyon, spoke on behalf of Manneta Bennett, commenting on traffic
circulation at intersections, that proposed agricultural mitigation must be known now, and
commented on residential density and its proximity to the street. No further public comments
were received.
Nick Tompkins commented on agricultural mitigation requirements and stated they are fully
committed to those requirements and that they had already acquired mitigation property within
the City.
Council comments ensued regarding the need to mitigate loss of prime soils as being a top
priority; water use and supply; traffic circulation on East Cherry; parking on both sides of the
street is desirable, but could increase vehicular speed; bulbouts on East Cherry as a traffic
calming measure and providing good line of sight; some concern about the proposed wall along
East Cherry which does not lead to inclusiveness of the existing neighborhood and could lead to
increased speeding down the street; homes should front East Cherry; that the path along
houses by the creek should be moved to the interior of the site; that one and two story homes
should be varied in location; widening of East Cherry; acknowledgment of the neighborhood
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meetings that have been held to include neighborhood comments and concerns; that the
proposed Japanese Cultural Center will be an attribute for the City and a benefit to the
Japanese heritage; support for the architectural style being considered, however, would support
more style options; support for extending the Village with connectivity to the site; access to
neighboring property is favorable; concern about reducing bike lane width, some concern about
new homes facing E. Cherry if their design is different; providing for guest parking within the
project site; acknowledgement that agricultural mitigation is secured prior to consideration
General Plan Amendment; and acknowledgement that the Japanese Welfare Association
proposal is largely agricultural and that most agricultural parcels include buildings, barns, and
other accessory uses; and general support for the overall project.
Action: Council Member Guthrie moved to authorize processing of a General Plan Amendment
and Specific Plan for the project. Mayor Pro Tem Barneich seconded, and the motion passed
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Guthrie, Barneich, Brown, Harmon, Hill
None
None
Mayor Hill called for a break at 7:50p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:00p.m.
11.b. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2014-15 Mid-Year Budget Report.
Director of Administrative Services Malicoat presented the staff report and recommended that
the Council: 1) Approve detailed budget adjustments listed in the Mid-Year Budget Report;
2) Approve Schedule A; 3) Approve (Deny) requests for additional appropriations in the
General Fund, Sales Tax Fund and Street Fund; and 4) Adopt a Resolution creating the
Accounting Manager job classification. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Action: Council Member Harmon moved to 1) Approve detailed budget adjustments listed in
the Mid-Year Budget Report; 2) Approve Schedule A; 3) Approve requests for additional
appropriations in the General Fund, Sales Tax Fund and Street Fund; and 4) Adopt a
Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ESTABLISHING THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE
POSITION OF ACCOUNTING MANAGER". Mayor Pro Tem Barneich seconded, and the
motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Harmon, Barneich, Guthrie, Brown, Hill
None
None
11.c. Consideration of the Status of the City's California Public Employees' Retirement
System (CaiPERS) Plans.
Interim City Manager McFall provided introductory comments. Director of Administrative
Services Director Malicoat presented the staff report and recommended that the Council:
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1) Receive and review information on the status of the City's retirement plans with the California
Public Employees' Retirement System, and 2) Direct staff to engage Bartel Associates, LLC to
provide actuarial analysis services. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Action: Mayor Pro Tem Barneich moved to direct staff to engage Bartel Associates, LLC to
provide actuarial analysis services. Council Member Brown seconded, and the motion passed
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Barneich, Brown, Guthrie, Harmon, Hill
None
ABSENT: None
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
The Mayor and Council Members provided brief reports from the following committee,
commission, board, or other subcommittee meetings that they have attended as the City's
appointed representative.
(a) Mayor Hill:
(1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
(2) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
(3) Oversight Board to the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Arroyo Grande
Redevelopment Agency
(4) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
(b) Mayor ProTem Barneich:
(1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(2) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
(c) Council Member Guthrie:
(1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority
(SLOCOG/RTA)
(2) South County Transit (SCT)
(3) Tourism Committee
(4) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
(5) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
(d) Council Member Brown:
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
(2) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC)
(e) Council Member Harmon:
(1) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
(2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
(3) Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Guthrie expressed appreciation for the tour of the Police building remodel
project.
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Mayor Hill commented that he also toured the Police building remodel project, and also went on
a ride along with the Police Department.
14. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Interim City Manager McFall noted that staff would be providing an update on the Brisco Road
Interchange project at the March 1 01h Council meeting.
15. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
John Keen, Arroyo Grande, commented on lighted crosswalks and stated they are not cost
effective.
15. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
At 9:55 p.m., City Attorney Carmel read the full title of the closed session agenda item. Mayor
Hill adjourned the open session and the Council proceeded to closed session.
16. CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ):
Name of Case: Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District v. City of Santa
Maria, et al. and related actions, Santa Clara Superior Court, Case No. CV
770214
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
City Attorney Carmel announced that the Council discussed litigation strategy, but there is no
formal action to report.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 11:04 p.m.
Jim Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Wetmore, City Clerk
(Approved at CC Mtg ____ _
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