CC 2017-09-12_09b Approval of MinutesACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Caren Ray, Barbara Harmon, Mayor Pro Tem Brown,
and Mayor Jim Hill were present. Council Member Kristen Barneich was
absent.
Staff Present: City Manager Jim Bergman, City Attorney Heather Whitham, Director of
Legislative and Information Services/City Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Director of
Administrative Services Debbie Malicoat, Acting Police Chief Beau Pryor,
Utilities Manager Shane Taylor, and Planning Manager Matt Downing.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Art Dagladillo and Bill Harvey, representing Arroyo Grande Lions Club, led the Flag Salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Bergman referred to an article in the newspaper regarding an investigation being
conducted on behalf of the City and announced that the report was not on tonight’s agenda, but
that it would be placed on a future meeting agenda for discussion. He noted that any members
of the public wishing to speak could utilize the Community Comments and Suggestions item on
this agenda or wait until the future meeting.
5.a. Closed Session Announcements.
Regular City Council Meeting of July 25, 2017:
a) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Appeal of CalPERS determination dated January 26, 2017,
(CalPERS ID: 4633639204)
City Attorney Whitham announced that the City Council met in closed session at a Regular
Meeting on July 25, 2017 to discuss the above item and that there was no reportable action.
5.b. Ordinances Read in Title Only.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved, Council Member Harmon 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.
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6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.a. Mayor’s Commendations Recognizing Kord Schmidt, Sports Facilities
Coordinator and Kory Brooks, Maintenance Worker.
Mayor Hill presented Mayor’s Commendations to Kord Schmidt and Kory Brooks in
recognition of their outstanding care, maintenance, and preparation of the fields at the Soto
Sports Complex.
6.b. Presentation and Overview of the Annual Report for the 2016 Northern Cities
Management Area.
Shane Taylor, Utilities Manager, gave a presentation of the Annual Report for the 2016
Northern Cities Management Area and responded to questions from Council.
7. CITIZENS’ INPUT, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were: Sissy Pace, who offered an
invocation; Jeff Brubaker, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) Transportation
Planner, extended his appreciation to the Public Works staff, and also spoke about SLOCOG’s
program to develop a Long Range Transportation Plan to be adopted in June 2019, that public
input on transportation priorities is being gathered to assist in creating the Plan, and encouraged
everyone to submit comments online at www.slocog.org/2019RTP; Gary Brennan, thanked the
Council for recognizing Chief Annibali for his years of service and expressed his appreciation for
the AGPD and their presence at the meeting tonight; Jim DeCecco, Safe Routes Coordinator for
Lucia Mar School District, referred to Kord Schmidt as one of his prior students and was
pleased about his recognition, and he further commented on the Council’s responsibility to
provide bike safety for the citizens on the roadways and making the roads safe for all who use
them; Julie Tacker, spoke regarding the investigation report and noted that the content in certain
documents identified in the report were not confidential and stated she would like the public to
take this into account when reviewing the report; Patty Welsh, commended the Police
Department on a job well done during a recent arrest incident in Arroyo Grande; Richard Waller,
stated that he attended a recent NCMA meeting, acknowledged Shane Taylor and his
knowledge of water, commented on the NCMA report, and stated there is still a serious concern
for water in the future; Shirley Gibson, expressed concern about the investigation, relayed a
conversation that she overheard in public between a South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation
District employee and the Mayor regarding the General Manager, referred to the findings in the
investigation report and stated concern about future litigation; Coleen Kubel, expressed her
support for the Mayor and stated she did not trust the findings in the investigation report, and
expressed concern that the Mayor was not interviewed, and thanked the Mayor for his service;
Mary Lucey, Oceano, expressed appreciation for the NCMA Annual Report presentation,
commented on the status of the groundwater basin, stated the City needs as many water
sources as possible and requested that the Council put reclamation on a future agenda as the
drought is not over; Jim Guthrie, thanked Chief Annibali for his years of service and commented
on his accomplishments; Patricia Price, spoke regarding her attendance at South San Luis
Obispo County Sanitation District meetings, getting involved in learning about District
operations, specifically regarding conflict of interest issues, and spoke in support of Mayor Hill’s
role at the District; and Ron Arnoldson, Grover Beach, agreed with the previous speaker, stated
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he has been following the District for two years, expressed concern about the past management
of the District, and suggested the Council receive and file the investigation report and move on.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Bergman stated he had no correspondence or comments to report.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hill invited public comment on the consent agenda. No public comments were received.
Action: Council Member Harmon moved, and Council Member Ray seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.h. The motion passed on the following roll-call
vote:
AYES: Harmon, Ray, Brown, Hill
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barneich
9.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification
Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period July 16, 2017
through July 31, 2017.
9.b. Consideration of a Resolution Determining that Police Chief Steven Annibali
Suffers from an Industrial Disability
Action: Adopted a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING THAT POLICE CHIEF STEVEN
ANNIBALI SUFFERS FROM AN INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21156”.
9.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 25, 2017,
as submitted.
9.d. Consideration to Approve Construction Plans and Specifications and
Environmental Exemption for the 2017 Street Repairs Project, PW 2017-04
Action: 1) Approved the construction plans and specifications for the 2017 Street
Repairs Project, PW 2017-04; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to advertise for
construction bids; 3) Found that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section
15301(c); and 4) Directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption.
9.e. Consideration to Approve Construction Plans and Specifications and
Environmental Exemption for the 2017 Street Resurfacing Project, PW 2017-
05.
Action: 1) Approved the construction plans and specifications for the 2017 Street
Resurfacing Project, PW 2017-05; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to advertise for
construction bids; 3) Found that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section
15301(c); and 4) Directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption.
9.f. Consideration to Approve Construction Specifications and Environmental
Exemption for the 2017 Concrete Repairs Project, PW 2017-06.
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Action: 1) Approved the specifications for the 2017 Concrete Repairs Project, PW
2017-06; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids; 3) Found
that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(c); 4) Directed the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Exemption; and 5) Appropriated $36,880 from the Water Neutralization
Fund balance for the project.
9.g. Consideration of Approval of Lease Termination Agreement with California-
Pacific Annual Conference of United Methodist Church and Two (2) Release of
Easement Documents and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Same.
Action: Approved a Lease Termination Agreement with the California – Pacific
Annual Conference of United Methodist Church and two (2) Release of Easement
documents and authorized the Mayor to execute same.
9.h. Consideration of Request from Planning Commissioner Lan George for
Consecutive Absences from Planning Commission Meetings.
Action: Consented to three consecutive absences by Planning Commissioner Lan
George.
Mayor Hill thanked Chief Annibali for his years of service, stating that he was so impressed with
his personal dedication to the Police Department, the City, and in holding the highest standards
of the profession.
Chief Annibali thanked all in attendance and spoke of his 40 years of experience in law
enforcement and how fast it went by. He stated that the past 10 years in Arroyo Grande have
been the most rewarding of his career, stated he was looking forward to retirement, reflected on
the City’s challenges and successes, and expressed appreciation for the support of the Council,
staff, and community. He also thanked his wife Deb for her support over the years.
Mayor Hill called for a break at 7:14 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:32 p.m.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. OLD BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a. Consideration of Staff Project No. 16-003; East Branch Street Streetscaping
Alternatives; Location – East Branch Street between Mason Street and
Paulding Circle; Applicant – City of Arroyo Grande.
Community Development Director McClish introduced the item and Planning Manager
Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Council review the project
alternatives for the East Branch Street Streetscaping project; select Alternative 2 as the
preferred alternative, and direct staff to begin streetscape improvement project plans and
specifications. Staff responded to questions from Council.
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In response to a question by Council, Jeff Brubaker, representing SLOCOG, explained that
only a significant change to the plan would require approval from the SLOCOG Board and
he confirmed that both project alternatives currently meet the required policies.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were: Jim Guthrie, regarding the
connection of bike routes and how that is being considered; and Terry Fowler-Payne,
commented on the Planning Commission’s review of numerous project alternatives, stated that
the alternatives being proposed met most of the City’s goals; commented that loss of parking
was a big concern; and that there was lots of discussion regarding fencing materials and
maintenance.
Council comments ensued regarding the proposed alternatives, including the proposed fencing
design/material, and proposed sidewalk furniture (bench) placement within the project. Council
Member Ray supported Alternative 1, citing that the protection of kids and pedestrians in the
Village should be considered before businesses and loss of parking and that the General Plan
policies do not address preserving parking, and that kids are not familiar with bike sharrows and
don’t provide a measure of safety. Council Member Harmon supported Alternative 2 as
proposed as the location is in a commercial corridor and Alternative 2 addresses landscaping
and streetscape improvements and promotes pedestrian safety. Mayor Pro Tem Brown
supported Alternative 2 as a safer alternative and spoke of the need for pedestrian crosswalk
signage and installation and enforcement of a No U-Turn sign. Mayor Hill spoke in support of
Safe Routes to Schools; acknowledged that Alternative 2 utilizes bulb-outs and better
pedestrian access to sidewalks and reluctantly supported Alternative 2, stating concerns with
the use of sharrows versus bike lanes. He also noted that the proposed hotel in the Village will
see an increased demand for parking.
Action: Council Member Harmon moved to select Alternative 2 as the preferred alternative,
to address the fencing issue during the design phase, to consider an alternative for the
bench placement, to consider warning signs for the crosswalks and a No U-turn sign to
enhance safety, and to direct staff to begin streetscape improvement project plans and
specifications. Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-
call vote:
AYES: Harmon, Brown, Hill
NOES: Ray
ABSENT: Barneich
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Harmon announced the upcoming MASH event at the South County Regional
Center that will assist the homeless.
14. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
At this time, Mayor Hill invited community comments and suggestions and public comment on
the closed session item. Speaking from the public was Julie Tacker regarding the investigation
report as it related to Mr. Hubner, Administrator of the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation
District.
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15. CLOSED SESSION
At 9:11 p.m., City Attorney Whitham announced that the City Council would adjourn to closed
session to consider the following item:
a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: Debbie Malicoat, Administrative Services Director
Represented Employees: Service Employees International Union, Local 620
Adjourned to closed session.
16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
At 9:25 p.m., the Council reconvened to open session. City Attorney Whitham announced that
there was no reportable action.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
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Jim Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Wetmore, City Clerk
(Approved at CC Mtg ____________)
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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Caren Ray, Kristen Barneich, Mayor Pro Tem Tim
Brown and Mayor Jim Hill were present. Council Member Barbara
Harmon was absent.
Staff Present: City Manager Jim Bergman, City Attorney Heather Whitham, Director of
Legislative and Information Services/City Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Director of
Administrative Services Debbie Malicoat, Community Development
Director Teresa McClish, and Planning Manager Matt Downing.
3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. FLAG SALUTE
Members of Girl Scout Troop 41049 led the Flag Salute.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
5.a. Closed Session Announcements:
Regular City Council Meeting of August 8, 2017:
a) Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: Debbie Malicoat, Administrative Services
Director
Represented Employees: Service Employees International Union, Local 620
City Attorney Whitham announced that the City Council met in closed session at a Regular
Meeting on August 8, 2017 to discuss the above item and there was no reportable action.
5.b. Ordinances Read in Title Only.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved, Council Member Ray 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.
Council Member Ray proposed, and the Council concurred, to move New Business Item 12.a.,
(Concurrence and Confirmation of Appointment of Chief of Police), up to Item 6 on the Agenda.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
12.a. Consideration of Concurrence and Confirmation of Appointment of Chief of
Police.
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City Manager Bergman stated it was a great honor to be City Manager and be able to select
and receive concurrence from the Council on the City’s new Chief of Police. He stated his
recommendation is Commander Beau Pryor. He provided an overview of Commander Pryor’s
professional background with the City’s Police Department for the past 23 years, including his
assignment as Acting Police Chief for the past 8 months. He stated that the salary range for the
position would be between $11,005 - $13,338 per month, that Chief Pryor’s starting salary
would be $11,502, and he will receive benefits that are described in the Council adopted
Resolution for Management.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Shirley Gibson, on behalf of
herself and her mother Manetta Bennett, offered congratulations and welcomed the new Police
Chief; and Anne McCracken, on behalf of the Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis Club, welcomed
Beau Pryor as the new Chief of Police. No further public comments were received.
Action: Council Member Ray moved to concur and confirm the City Manager’s appointment of
Beau D. Pryor as the City’s Chief of Police. Mayor Hill seconded, and the motion passed on the
following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ray, Hill, Barneich, Brown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harmon
City Clerk Wetmore administered the Oath of Office to Chief Pryor. Chief Pryor’s badge was
then pinned on his uniform by his wife Shawn Pryor. Chief Pryor thanked the Mayor, City
Council Members, and City Manager, spoke of his commitment to public service for the City
over the past 23 years, and thanked his family, law enforcement family, neighbors and friends
for their support, and he thanked retired Chief Annibali for his mentorship and support.
7. CITIZENS’ INPUT, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were Linda Osty, who offered an
invocation; and Nancy McNeil, Oceano, expressed concern about statements made by Mayor
Hill at the last South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District meeting.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Bergman stated he had no correspondence or comments to report.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Ray requested Items 9.c. and 9.f. be pulled from the consent agenda.
Mayor Hill invited public comment on the consent agenda items. No public comments were
received.
Action: Council Member Barneich moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.g., with the exception of Items 9.c. and 9.f., with
the recommended courses of action. The motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Barneich, Brown, Ray, Hill
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harmon
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9.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period August 1, 2017 through
August 15, 2017.
9.b. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits.
Action: Received and filed the report listing of investment deposits of the City of Arroyo
Grande, as of July 31, 2017, as required by Government Code Section 53646(b).
9.d. Consideration of Appointment to the Citizens’ Transportation Advisory
Committee.
Action: Approved the appointment of Rodney Pappas to the Citizens’ Transportation
Advisory Committee.
9.e. Consideration of the Purchase of Public Works Department Replacement
Vehicles.
Action: 1) Approved the plan for replacement of Public Works vehicles and equipment in
FY 2017-18; 2) Authorized the purchase of three (3) replacement service trucks from
Mullahey Ford of Arroyo Grande, for the total amount of $73,647.18; 3) Authorized the
purchase of a replacement Dump Truck from Gibbs International, Inc. of Santa Maria, in the
amount of $149,012.26; 4) Authorized the purchase of an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (Hybrid)
from Mullahey Ford of Arroyo Grande in the amount of $21,985.11; 5) Authorized the
purchase of a Mini Excavator from Berchtold Equipment Company in the amount of
$62,634.00; 6) Delegated authority to the City Manager to execute all necessary purchase
orders or documents to facilitate the purchase of planned vehicles and equipment; and 7)
Adopted a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING FOUR UNUSED VEHICLES AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THEIR SALE OR DISPOSAL”.
9.g. Monthly Water Supply and Demand Update.
Action: Received and filed the monthly Water Supply and Demand Report.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
9.c. Consideration of Appointment of Voting Delegates for the League of California
Cities Annual Conference and Direction Regarding the Annual Conference
Resolutions.
Recommended Action: Appoint Mayor Jim Hill as the voting delegate for the League of
California Cities Annual Conference and City Manager James Bergman as the alternate,
and provide direction to the voting delegates to support two League of California Cities
Resolutions.
Council Member Ray supported the item; however, she requested that these types of items be
placed on New Business in the future because the proposed Conference Resolutions may
warrant discussion and analysis to evaluate any impacts on smaller cities like Arroyo Grande.
She referred to the League’s Policy Committees and stated that until the City has representation
on the policy subcommittees, she would like the Council to discuss these matters. In response
to a question by Council Member Ray, City Manager Bergman noted that Five Cities Fire
Authority Chief Lieberman was in support of the recommendation for the proposed Resolution
concerning emergency service levels and direct emergency medical responses.
Action: Council Member Ray moved to appoint Mayor Jim Hill as the voting delegate for the
League of California Cities Annual Conference and City Manager James Bergman as the
alternate, and to provide direction to the voting delegates to support two League of California
Cities Resolutions. Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded, and the motion passed on the following
roll-call vote:
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AYES: Brown, Hill, Barneich, Hill
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harmon
9.f. Consideration of Lease Purchase Financing for Public Works Department
Vehicles and Equipment.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing lease purchase financing
with Holman Capital for Public Works vehicles and equipment; and 2) Delegate authority
to the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the financing.
In response to a question by Council Member Ray, Director Malicoat clarified that the term of
the Lease Agreement will be 4 years and that the Lease Agreement would be corrected to
reflect the 4 year term.
Action: Council Member Ray moved to: 1) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW
AGREEMENT AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION,
PURCHASE, FINANCING, AND LEASING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC
BENEFIT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION, as amended to reflect a 4-year term; and 2)
Delegate authority to the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the
financing. Council Member Barneich seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call
vote:
AYES: Ray, Barneich, Brown, Hill
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harmon
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. OLD BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.b. Update on Tourism Business Improvement District.
City Manager Bergman presented the staff report, and Judith Bean, CEO and President of the
Arroyo Grande Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce, presented an overview of the
VisitArroyoGrande.org website and highlighted several marketing videos. It was recommended
that the Council receive and file the presentation on the marketing activities of the Tourism
Business Improvement District. Staff and Ms. Bean responded to questions from Council
regarding process and procedure for the Advisory Board, budget preparation, the marketing
consultant contract, the use of revenue for enforcement activities, advertising, and what
improvements can be made to the Tourism Business Improvement District.
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Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were: Patricia Price, Arroyo
Grande, who asked if there is any audio in the videos, liked references in the videos to Arroyo
Grande businesses, suggested rotating the names of businesses, however, she noted that the
videos did not impress her; and Jim Guthrie, Arroyo Grande, expressed concern that the hotels
are not sufficiently engaged in the Tourism Business Improvement District activities, they are
not paying attention to results, that data is needed to analyze the value of the TBID, suggested
reviewing data on the website to see if rooms are being booked. No further public comments
were received.
Council comments ensued regarding procedural concerns, that the Council should provide
direction on policy and process, including process for the marketing committee, a potential
review and amendment of the TBID Board Bylaws, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new
marketing consultant, enforcement of homestays and vacation rentals, a review of the target
audience for marketing videos and targeting people who are already coming to Arroyo Grande
to visit, that there should be some way to see measurable data and responses.
City Manager Bergman noted that staff would return to the Council with further information by
October. No formal action was taken on this item. The presentation was received and filed.
12.c. Consideration of Staff Project 17-008; Adoption of an Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Approving the James Way Oak Habitat and Wildlife
Preserve Trail Addition Project; Applicant – City of Arroyo Grande.
City Attorney Whitham declared a conflict of interest on this item due to ownership of real
property near the project area, stated she would not participate in this item, and left the room.
Community Development Director McClish presented the staff report and stated the Parks and
Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission recommended that the Council adopt a
Resolution: 1) Adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; 2) Approving the James
Way Oak Habitat and Wildlife Preserve Trail Addition Project; and 3) Directing the City Clerk to
file a Notice of Determination. Mayor Pro Tem Brown inquired about the supplemental
information distributed to Council which included a letter received from commercial property
owners adjacent to the James Way Habitat regarding the proposed project. Staff acknowledged
that there were concerns about parking behind the commercial buildings to access the trails
from that location. Director McClish noted the City has a utility easement and a sewer easement
near that location.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were: Pat McCann, stated he was
not opposed to the trail; however, he expressed concerns about liability with parking behind the
commercial buildings to access the trail, and stated that more parking is needed on James Way
at the trailhead; and Pete Carlson, who suggested that the City voluntarily fence the area off
behind the commercial buildings so that people will park on James Way to access the trail and it
would also cut down on transients occupying the area. No further public comments were
received.
Director McClish indicated that staff is happy to meet and discuss options with the commercial
property owner to address concerns about liability and to identify alternatives moving forward,
and noted the City has trail liability coverage.
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Council comments ensued in support of the project, including continuing to allow mountain
bikes on the trail, provided suggestions regarding appropriate signage for the trail and for
parking, and acknowledgement of the volunteers who maintain the trail.
Action: Mayor Hill moved to 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 THE JAMES WAY OAK HABITAT AND WILDLIFE
PRESERVE TRAIL ADDITIONAL PROJECT (STAFF PROJECT 17-008); APPLIED FOR BY
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE”, as proposed which includes allowing mountain bikes to
continue accessing the trail. Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded the motion. There was brief
discussion about signage, and process and policy for removal of transient camps within the trail
area.
The motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Hill, Brown, Barneich, Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harmon
Mayor Hill called for a break at 7:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
12.d. Consideration of Short-Term Parking Restrictions in the Village (Staff Project 17-
007).
Community Development Director McClish presented the staff report and stated that the
Downtown Parking Advisory Board recommended that the Council adopt a Resolution
amending parking restrictions in the Village to: 1) designate two on-street spaces in both the
westbound and eastbound directions of Branch Street for 20-minute parking; 2) maintain 2-hour
parking restrictions on East and West Branch Street; 3) limit parking on Olohan Alley along the
creek from Bridge Street to the Olohan Alley extension, the Car Corral, and the southernmost
row of the Le Point Street parking lot to 3-hour parking; and 4) direct staff to investigate options
and/or sources of funding for parking enforcement. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Hill invited public comment. Speaking from the public were: Val Delaney, who stated that
85-90% of parking on E. Branch Street has no turnover, stated that it was wrong to have
restricted parking and not enforce it, suggested random enforcement so that behavior will
change, and expressed concern that business owners and their employees park on the street in
front of their businesses; Patty Welsh, agreed that merchants park in front of their businesses,
suggested restriping and labeling motorcycle spaces, expressed concern about allowing truck
parking in the center lane to unload deliveries and suggested a designated area in the center
lane be marked for trucks to unload, stated that bulbouts should be marked, 20 minutes spots
should be centrally located, and she hoped that parking standards in the City will be addressed
soon; Pete Carlson, commented that limited parking meters are a good idea and that the in-lieu
of parking fee funds may be able to be used to add additional parking and that maybe a parking
committee could be formed; Mark Pelletier, Broadway Jewelers, stated that employees and
owners are parking on E. Branch Street, he is asking for fainess to allow more opportunities for
people to visit his business, he is a proponent of meters to generate revenue, but to consider
this in the future; Frank Schiro, Rooster Creek/Mason Bar & Kitchen, stated that every business
has different needs, there needs to be a balance for time restricted parking, commented that the
Le Point Street parking lot is highly underutilized and businesses are refusing to use it, current
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signage is not sufficient, directional signs should be installed that say “Free Parking”, and
suggested that two of the 20 minute parking spaces should be in front of the meat market;
Patricia Price, favored free parking, suggested meters on Branch with four 20 minutes zones
with cost to park low with high fines, and agreed that the existing parking signage is not
effective. No further public comments were received.
Action: Council Member Ray moved to adopt a Resolution to: 1) add two 20-minute spaces in
front of the dry cleaner and Arroyo Grande Meat Company, 2) add increased Neighborhood
Services Technicians for parking enforcement, and 3) add robust signage that does not use
symbols, and uses words to increase usage of the Le Point Street parking lot. Brief discussion
ensued regarding staffing constraints as it relates to enforcement. Mayor Pro Tem Brown
seconded the motion, and the motion was lost on the following tie vote:
AYES: Ray, Brown
NOES: Barneich, Hill
ABSENT: Harmon
City Manager Bergman suggested that he could meet with Chief Pryor to discuss options for
parking enforcement and come back to the Council to further discuss those options. He noted
the Police Department just restarted the Cadet Program with the idea to transfer some of the
work that Neighborhood Services does to the Cadets, to free up additional time for
Neighborhood Services.
Action: Council Member Ray moved to adopt a Resolution to: 1) add two 20-minute spaces in
front of the dry cleaner and Arroyo Grande Meat Company (with no signage, just pavement
markings), 2) add robust signage to direct parking to the Le Point Street Parking Lot and direct
staff to meet with Mr. Frank Schiro regarding his proposed suggestions for signage, and 3)
direct staff to meet with Chief Pryor to discuss enforcement strategy for downtown on E. Branch
Street. Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded the motion. City Attorney Whitham clarified the
revisions to the Resolution. The motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ray, Brown, Barneich, Hill
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harmon
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The Mayor and Council Members provided brief reports from the following committee,
commission, board, or other subcommittee meetings that they 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
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(b) MAYOR PRO TEM BROWN:
(1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority
(SLOCOG/RTA)
(2) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA)
(3) South County Transit (SCT)
(4) Brisco/Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER BARNEICH:
(1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board
(2) Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC)
(3) Other
(d) COUNCIL MEMBER HARMON:
(1) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
(2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
(3) Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA)
(4) Other: Attended the Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee meeting.
(e) COUNCIL MEMBER RAY:
(1) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
(2) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC)
(3) Tourism Marketing Committee
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Brown expressed concern about earlier public comments directed at one
Council Member and not the Council as a whole.
Council Member Ray announced the Harvest Festival Bake-Off and encouraged people to
participate and stated the event will benefit the South County Historical Society.
Council Member Barneich announced that the Five Cities Homeless Coalition Empty Bowls
event will be held on September 13th at St. Patrick’s Church from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Hill noted that school is back in session and encouraged driver safety when driving near
schools.
15. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
16. CLOSED SESSION
At 9:16 p.m., City Attorney Whitham announced the City Council would adjourn to closed
session to consider the following item:
a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: Debbie Malicoat, Administrative Services
Director
Represented Employees: Service Employees International Union, Local 620
Adjourned to closed session.
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16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
At 9:42 p.m., the Council reconvened to open session. City Attorney Whitham announced that
there was no reportable action.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m.
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Jim Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Wetmore, City Clerk
(Approved at CC Mtg _______________)
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