Minutes 2001-02-27
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27,2001
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lady called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Runels, Dickens, Lubin, Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara,
and Mayor Lady were present.
City Staff Present: City Manager Adams; City Attorney Carmel; Director of
Administrative Services Wetmore; and Director of Parks,
Recreation, and Facilities Hernandez.
3. FLAG SALUTE
John Stobbe, Knights of Columbus, led the Flag Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Pastor George Lepper, Peace Lutheran Church, Arroyo Grande, delivered the
invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5.a. Proclamation - Grand Jury Awareness Month
Helen Summerfield, Grand Juror, accepted the proclamation declaring the month of
March, 2001 as Grand Jury Awareness Month.
5.b. Proclamation - California Polytechnic State University History Day
Dr. Allen Haile, representing Cal Poly, accepted the proclamation recognizing March 8,
2001 as California Polytechnic State University History Day.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
6.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read in Title Only
Council Member Dickens moved, Council Member Runels 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
Mike Titus, 404 Lierly Lane, spoke about his involvement with the General Plan Update,
the role of the Core Outreach Group, and the results of the General Plan Survey. He
suggested that as the Council moved toward finalizing the General Plan Update, that
the Council require that certain General Plan amendments on land use/zoning,
circulation, or change of city boundaries be subject to a majority vote of the people.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Runels moved and Council Member Dickens seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.c., with the recommended courses of
action:
8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Approved the listing of cash disbursements for the period February 1,
2001 through February 15, 2001.
8.b. Cash Flow Analysis/Approval of Interfund Advance from the Water Facility
Fund.
Action: Received and filed January 2001 Cash Report and approved the
interfund advance from the Water Facility Fund to cover cash deficits in other
funds at January 31,2001.
8.c. Adoption of Ordinance Repealing or Amending Obsolete, Superceded,
and/or Unconstitutional Ordinances and Portions Thereof in the City of
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 524 C.S. repealing or amending obsolete,
superceded, and/or unconstitutional ordinances and portions thereof in the City i
of Arroyo Grande Municipal Code. I
AYES: Council Members Runels, Dickens, Lubin, Ferrara, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9.a. Consideration of Proposed Fee Increase for Children in Motion and
Playground Programs.
Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Hernandez presented the staff report. He
explained that in February 1997, a detailed cost and fee study was conducted for the
Parks and Recreation Department and fees were adjusted to accurately reflect
operational cost and program subsidies. He stated the fees have not been adjusted
since that time and the proposed increase of $0.25 per hour for the Children In Motion
and Playground Programs reflect increased costs for staffing and program operations.
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Council Member Dickens asked Director Hernandez to explain how the recommended
fund subsidies were determined for each program.
Director Hernandez explained the subsidy was determined based on the number of
participants in the program. He further explained that staff was exploring options to
develop a non-resident fee for all Parks and Recreation programs for additional cost
recovery.
Council Member Runels commented that there were many residents outside of the City
limits that have Arroyo Grande addresses and asked how that would be tracked.
Director Hernandez replied that would have to be determined.
Mayor Lady opened the public hearing, and upon hearing no comments closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Lubin commented that he felt the City should not be subsidizing any
activities and would be in favor of raising the fee to cover the subsidy.
Council Member Runels asked if the increase in the State minimum wage would affect
these figures.
Director Hernandez responded that the City did not have many staff positions at that
level.
Council Member Dickens favored bringing back an agenda item to consider a non-
resident fee for the programs in order to cover the current subsidies.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara asked whether it would be more beneficial for the City to
conduct a study first and then come back with the increases at one time or to move
ahead incrementally with the increases.
Director Hernandez replied that this was a separate item and recommended approval of
the increases at this time. He stated that the non-resident fee would be established for
all other youth programs, and would include the rental fees for field usage.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara moved to adopt a Resolution amending operating fees for the
Children In Motion and Playground Programs. Council Member Dickens seconded the
motion.
Council Member Lubin asked for clarification on when staff planned to return to the
Council with a proposal for charging.a non-resident fee for program activities.
Director Hernandez responded it would be approximately three or four months.
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On the following roll call-vote, to wit:
AYES: Ferrara, Dickens, Runels, Lubin, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Proposed Ordinance Consolidating Provisions of the Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code Regarding Development Impact Fees.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report. He explained that the proposed
Ordinance serves essentially as clean-up legislation, which will facilitate uniform and
consistent administration of the City's development impact fees. Staff recommended
the Council introduce for first reading by title only an Ordinance repealing Articles 3 and
5 of Chapter 2, Title 3 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code and amending Article 6 of
Chapter 2, Title 3 to consolidate provisions regarding development impact fees.
Following discussion, Council Member Dickens moved to introduce for first reading by
title only an Ordinance repealing Articles 3 and 5 of Chapter 2, Title 3 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code and amending Article 6 of Chapter 2, Title 3 to consolidate
provisions regarding development impact fees. Council Member Lubin seconded the
motion, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Dickens, Lubin, Runels, Ferrara, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
11.b. Approval of Proposed Agenda for Joint City Councils/Board Meeting.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report. He reported that the joint meeting was
confirmed to be held on March 26, 2001, 6:30 p.m., at the Woman's Club and
Community Center. It was proposed that the meeting be led by Mayor Lady, as Arroyo
Grande is the host jurisdiction; the meeting would begin with a brief presentation from a
representative of each fire department on current service levels and ongoing planning
efforts; a presentation would be given by Dan Turner, the San Luis Obispo County Fire
Chief, there would be discussion between the elected officials of the four jurisdictions,
and an opportunity for public comments. Staff recommended the Council approve staffs
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recommendations for the proposed agenda format for the joint meeting with the City of
Grover Beach, City of Pismo Beach, and Oceano Community Services District to
discuss potential joint efforts for fire services.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara recommended that aside from posting the Agenda, that
additional effort be made to advertise thejoint meeting.
There was consensus of the City Council to approve staff's recommendations regarding
the agenda format for the joint meeting.
11.c. Broadcasting City Council Meetings on Cable Television.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report, highlighting two options available to the
City for broadcasting the City Council meetings on cable television. Staff recommended
that since there was a fiscal impact involved, the Council receive the information and
consider any proposed action during the annual budget process.
Council discussion ensued regarding feedback from other cities that are televising its
meetings; how estimated costs for bringing in mobile equipment were determined; how
much the increased cost to cable subscribers would be if the PEG Fund was activated;
what the annual operating costs would be; public interest expressed for televised
meetings; and how the proposal could benefit the public and increase attendance and
participation at public meetings.
Following discussion, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to confirm
specific costs for broadcasting City Council meetings using mobile equipment and to
determine whether the PEG access fund could be activated and used for ongoing
operation costs.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
a. MAYOR MICHAEL LADY
(1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). 1)
Received water recycling presentation by John Wallace & Associates
(JWLA); asked JWLA to give same presentation to City of Arroyo Grande;
meeting held regarding use of bio-solids and bio-solid permits; addressed
major budget items regarding storm drain system repairs, replacement of
gas boilers, etc.; approved waiver of annexation fee for open space portion
of Tract 1789; plant continues to operate well; expansion planned around
year 2010; plant has not increased fees since 1984.
(2) Other. Arroyo Grande will host Mayor's Meeting in March.
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b. MAYOR PRO TEM TONY M. FERRARA
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). Considering
Special District representation on the JWMA Board; would help on
Countywide basis to maintain the 50% waste diversion rate according to
AB939; subcommittee was formed; draft resolution prepared for Board
consideration; City Councils will be asked to formally approve the
Resolution allowing Special District representation on the Board.
(2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). Duke power plant in Morro Bay is
exceeding air quality standards in order to meet the demands of the
Independent System Operator; subcommittee was formed and has met to
develop a plan to address this issue. An interim agreement has been
implemented until formal approval is obtained at the next APCD Board
meeting.
(3) Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC). New members have been
appointed; distributed Reservoir of Citizens to Serve form to individuals
interested in serving on the Core Outreach Group. Council and staff
discussion ensued regarding role of the LRPC and status with respect to the
General Plan Update.
(4) Other. None.
c. COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS A. RUNELS
(1) Zone 3 Advisory Board. No report. Gave brief update on status of
contract for Lopez Dam remediation project.
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). Received
presentation regarding MTBEs in the water.
(3) Other. Gave an update regarding Santa Maria groundwater litigation.
d. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS
(1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional
Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORT A). Met 217; Reported that grant
funding is available through AB2522, Pedestrian Safety Act and SB1772,
Bicycle Transportation; Safe Routes to School Program, 2002 STIP,
Caltrans funding for energy efficient signaJs; and the Caltrans Highway 101
Maintenance Practices Median, Barrier and Planting Program has
scheduled $1.4 million for upgrades in Arroyo Grande over the next two
years. Council Member Dickens suggested staff research these potential
funding sources.
(2) Community Recreation Center Subcommittee. Meets 2/28; will visit Cal
Poly to view initial concept projects developed by a class of third year
architectural students.
(3) Economic Opportunity Commission (EO C). Met 2/15; efforts are
underway to secure a $500,000 grant for the development of a North
County homeless sheJter in Atascadero; efforts are also underway to apply
for funds to purchase property in Nipomo to develop an additional pre-
school.
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(4) South County Youth Coalition. Mef 2/22; working on 5th Annual 24 hr.
Relay to be held on Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20; seeking
volunteers to assist with the event.
(5) Other. None.
e. COUNCIL MEMBER SANDY LUBIN
(1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). No report.
(2) Economic Vitality Corporation. Met on 1/24. 1) Approved a Five Year
Strategic Plan; 2) As a result of the Countywide City Managers group
working with the economic developers in the County, a protocol agreement
was approved by the Board to enhance and clarify roles and responsibilities
of City staff versus EVC staff; and 3) Pat Mullens, representing PG&E,
provided an update on the energy crisis.
(3) Other. Reported on the success of the East Grand Avenue Master Plan
Workshops held on February 15th. Commended staff and gave an' overview
of the next steps in the process.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem referred to materials being stored at the Trader Joe~s market at the Five
Cities Center and suggested that staff determine the appropriate way to encourage the
store to install screening at the archway in order to block stacked pallets from view. City
Manager Adams responded he would look into the matter.
14. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Adams reported that the City Engineer has received Parcel Map AG 00-
0207, owned by Gene Marks and Margaret K. Marks. The subject parcel is located at
121 Juniper Street. This is a split of one parcel of 10,720 square feet in size into two
separate lots of 5,542 and 5,178 square feet in size. This parcel map is incorporated
with the replacement of two existing residential units with two new residential units.
Unless appealed, the Final Map will be approved or disapproved by the City Engineer
within ten days following the date of this meeting.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lady adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. to the Special Meeting of March 2, 2001
at 10:0~ 8.lJ104 . ~
Michael A. Lady, ~or
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Kelly We mor. , Director of Administrative Services/
Deputy City Clerk
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