Minutes 2010-06-22 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor /Chair Ferrara called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council /RDA: Council /Board Member Caren Ray, Council /Board Member Chuck
Fellows, Council /Board Member Joe Costello, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair
Jim Guthrie, and Mayor /Chair Tony Ferrara were present.
City Staff Present: City Manager Steven Adams, City Attomey Tim Carmel, Director of
Legislative and Information Services /City Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Chief of
Police Steve Annibali, and Community Development Director Teresa
McClish.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Bob Lund, representing the Arroyo Grande Village Improvement Association, led the Flag
Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Dr. Mayer Harnish, Bahai Faith, delivered the invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5.a. Presentation of Mayor's Commendations Recognizing Several Individuals for
Bravery and Unselfish Community Involvement
Mayor Ferrara presented Mayor's Commendations recognizing James Brown, Salvadore
Mendoza, James King, Steven Missamore, and Kevin Tobon for bravery and unselfish
community involvement by coming to the aid of a 17 -year old female who had been violently
attacked and by preventing the possible escape of a dangerous and violent suspect. James
Brown, Salvadore Mendoza, and James King accepted their Commendations; Alyssa
Missamore accepted on behalf of her father, Steven Missamore; and Kevin Tobon was not
present; however, Mayor Ferrara stated his Commendation would be forwarded.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
6.a. Ordinances Read in Title Only.
Council /Board Member Costello moved, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair 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.
7. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Patty Welsh, Pradera Ct, expressed frustration about unsuccessful attempts to contact the City
Manager to make an appointment with him regarding the status of the Neighborhood Services
(code enforcement) position and the lack of a parking enforcement position. She also expressed
concerns that the City spent over $20,000 to re -do the crosswalk in the Village because it was
the wrong color; that the City is not currently utilizing the space at 910 West Branch that was
donated to the Police Department and does not cost the City any money.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor /Chair Ferrara invited members of the public who wished to comment on any Consent
Agenda Item to do so at this time.
Mike McConville, E. Branch Street, referred to Item 8.f. (Acceptance of the City Hall Parking Lot
and Bioswale Improvements) and commented that he did not think that it is a true bioswale;
however, he better understands the project and its intended use. He also referred to Item 8.h.
(Response to the San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury Report on Leaf Blower Hazards) stating
that 20 cities have banned leaf blowers, and provided the City Clerk with information for the
Council showing that leaf blowers are hazardous to health and requested further research be
done on the matter and to not wait until December to see what the County is doing.
Susan Flores, E. Branch Street, also referred to Item 8.h. and commented on other issues
concerning leaf blower hazards including other landscape maintenance methods; enforceability
through citizen complaints; that gardeners are not forced out of business; that noise concerns
should also be considered; that leaf blowers can damage gardens and plants; that many cities
throughout California have banned leaf blowers; and complained that homes on all sides of her
house are using leaf blowers.
Patty Welsh, Pradera Court, stated she previously lived in a City that banned gas blowers and
supported the use of electric leaf blowers.
Upon hearing no further comments, Mayor /Chair Ferrara closed the public comment period.
Council Member Costello requested Item 8.h. be pulled.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Guthrie requested Item 8.f. be pulled.
Action: Council /Board Member Costello moved, and Council /Board Member Fellows seconded
the motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items, with the exception of Items 8.f. and 8.h., with
the recommended courses of action. The motion passed on the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Costello, Fellows, Ray, Guthrie, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Approved the listing of cash disbursements to vendors for the period 06/01/10
through 06/15/10.
8.b. Statement of Investment Deposits.
Action: Received and filed the report of current investment deposits as of May 31,
2010.
8.c. Consideration of Confirmation of Assessments for Tracts 1158, 1769, 2310, and
2236.
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 4287 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING A LANDSCAPING
ASSESSMENT FOR TRACT 1158; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 4288 as follows: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
CONFIRMING A LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT FOR TRACT 1769;
3) Adopted Resolution No. 4289 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
PARKSIDE VILLAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (TRACT 2310); and 4) Adopted
Resolution No. 4290 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE GRACE
LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (TRACT 2236).
8.d. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Deposit of City Funds in Various
Financial Institutions.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 4291 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT OF
CITY FUNDS IN VARIOUS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ".
8.e. Consideration of Approval of Final Parcel Map AG 09 -0101; Subdividing an
Existing 7.25 Acre Parcel into a 0.88 Acre Parcel and a 6.37 Acre Parcel Located at
1170 West Branch Street.
Action: Approved Final Parcel Map AG 09 -0101, subdividing an existing 7.25 acre
parcel into a 0.88 acre parcel and a 6.37 acre parcel located at 1170 West Branch
Street.
8.g. Consideration of Resolutions Approving a Property Conveyance Agreement for
Acquisition of the Pearwood Hills Property from the City to the Redevelopment
Agency.
[CC /RDA]
Action: 1) [Council]: Adopted Resolution No. 4292 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A
PROPERTY CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ARROYO
GRANDE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EFFECT THE SALE TO, AND
PURCHASE BY, THE AGENCY OF APPROXIMATELY 7.16 ACRES OF CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE PEARWOOD HILLS
PROPERTY; 2) [RDA Board]: Adopted Resolution No. RDA 10 -02 as follows: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE ARROYO GRANDE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING A PROPERTY CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY
AND THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE TO EFFECT THE SALE TO, AND
PURCHASE BY, THE AGENCY OF APPROXIMATELY 7.16 ACRES OF CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE PEARWOOD HILLS
PROPERTY; and 3) Adopted Resolution No. RDA 10 -03 as follows: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE ARROYO GRANDE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE
AGENCY CHAIR TO ACCEPT AND CONSENT TO RECORDATION OF DEEDS AND
GRANTS TO THE ARROYO GRANDE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 27281.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
8.f. Consideration of Acceptance of the City Hall Parking Lot & Bioswale
Improvements and the Crown Hill and Corbett Canyon Road Sidewalk
Improvements Project, PW 2008 -07A.
Recommended Action: 1) Accept the project improvements as constructed by D -Kal
Engineering, Inc., in accordance with the plans and specifications for the City Hall
Parking Lot & Bioswale Improvements and the Crown Hill & Corbett Canyon Road
Sidewalk Improvements, PW 2008 -07A; 2) Direct staff to file a Notice of Completion; and
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3) Authorize release of the retention, thirty -five (35) days after the Notice of Completion
has been recorded, if no liens have been filed.
Council Member Fellows commented on the bioswale and expressed concern that the
landscaping is still lacking; and suggested that a collar be put on the drain so that water could
sit a foot deep and then if there were more water, it could flow down into the creek. He said if
these concerns were addressed, then it would be a much better bioswale.
In response to a question by Council Member Costello regarding the landscape contractor
versus the general contractor as it relates to construction of the bioswale, Director McClish
provided clarification that the general contractor had completed the project; however, staff had
followed up with the landscaper /designer of the bioswale regarding the plant material and height
of the drain. She stated it was verified that the plant material in the bioswale was comparable
the material in the plan; however staff noticed some area of the bioswale is lacking of plant
materials and it is proposed to add more plant material. She also stated that with regard to the
raised drain, a collar was not recommended by the landscaper /designer due to the fact that
water coming into the bioswale is surface drainage from the parking lot and comes into a filtered
pipe into the drain.
In response to further concerns expressed by Council Member Fellows that the water is not fully
contained and also about what goes into the creek, Director McClish indicated staff would seek
another opinion on the drain.
Mayor Ferrara acknowledged and understood the concerns; commented on the drainage
bioswale at the Ikeda property on Branch Mill Road; that emphasis is placed on the filtering
process; and suggested that the function of the bioswale be observed through the winter and
then re- evaluated.
Action: Council Member Costello moved to approve Item 8.f. as recommended.
Council Member Fellows noted he could vote to approve as well, as long as it is noted that staff
would do further research on raising the holding capacity.
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Costello, Guthrie, Fellows, Ray, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.h. Consideration of Response to the San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury Report on
Leaf Blower Hazards.
Recommended Action: 1) Direct staff not to prepare an Ordinance at this time
prohibiting two -cycle gasoline powered leaf blowers and restricting days and hours of
operation allowed for leaf blower use; and 2) Approve the response to the San Luis
Obispo County Jury Report on leaf blower hazards.
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Council Member Costello acknowledged public comment on this issue; noted that apparent
health issues are significant; noted he has been on the Air Pollution Control Board (APCD)
which has dealt with gas powered lawn mowers and the program to replace them with electric
mowers; referred to staffs recommendation that further action be postponed until December
when the APCD takes action on the issue, and asked if there was any benefit to the City starting
to move forward to study the issue now.
City Manager Adams stated the biggest concern was the ability to enforce this, particularly on
weekends. He stated since the APCD is the lead agency, he believed it made sense to wait for
their recommendations. He suggested that the proposed letter could be softened.
Council Member Fellows agreed with public comment; agreed that the proposed language in the
letter could be softened; that he would also like to see something started before December;
suggested an article in the City newsletter; and referred to the Grand Jury's report which could
be found on the San Luis Obispo Superior Court website.
In response to a question by Council Member Ray whether all the cities in the County had been
contacted, City Manager Adams responded that all cities had been contacted and their
respective Managers recommended waiting until December.
Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie commented that there was an advantage in matching up with the APCD
and it could be worth waiting to take action to adopt similar regulations; suggested that staff
research other cities' ordinances and bring drafts forward for review.
Mayor Ferrara agreed there was a need for additional information; potential outreach efforts;
acknowledged concerns expressed about enforcement; that there is an issue of uniformity; and
supported the interim use of time to conduct research.
Council Member Fellows noted that according to the Grand Jury report, the City of San Luis
Obispo currently has some restrictions on the use of gasoline powered leaf blowers.
Action: Council Member Costello moved to approve staff's recommendations with the
provisions that staff research the issue further and bring back information, and to soften the
language in the letter to the Grand Jury. Council Member Fellows seconded the motion.
Council Member Ray suggested that the Council also direct staff to track what other jurisdictions
are doing. The motion passed on the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Costello, Fellows, Ray, Guthrie, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
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10. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
10.a. Consideration of Ballot Measures for Appointive City Clerk and City Treasurer.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council: 1) Adopt a
Resolution ordering the submission to the qualified voters of the City measures relating to the
City Clerk and City Treasurer positions at the General Municipal Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 2, 2010, as called by Resolution 4282; 2) Adopt a Resolution setting
priorities for filing written arguments for City measures and directing the City Attorney to prepare
an impartial analysis; 3) Adopt a Resolution providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City
measures submitted at municipal elections; 4) Approve ballot arguments; 5) Approve the
response to the San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury Report: "Electing City Treasurers and
Clerks: Wise or Otherwise ? "; and 6) Appropriate $3,000 from the City's General Fund Balance
for membership of the City Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services in the California
Municipal Treasurers Association and to attend a 3 -day training class in September in response
to recommendations of the Grand Jury.
Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the
matter.
Patty Welsh, Pradera Court, spoke in support of the proposed ballot measures.
Upon hearing no further comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public comment period.
Council comments ensued in support of the proposed actions to place two measures on the
November ballot regarding the City Clerk and City Treasurer positions.
Action: Council Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "Al RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ORDERING THE
SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY MEASURES RELATING TO THE
CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER POSITIONS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, AS CALLED BY
RESOLUTION 4282. Council Member Fellows seconded, and the motion passed on the
following roll -call vote:
AYES: Costello, Fellows, Ray, Guthrie, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Council Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE SETTING PRIORITIES FOR
FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS. Council Member Ray
seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Costello, Ray, Fellows, Guthrie, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Action: Council Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PROVIDING FOR THE
FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS. Council Member Ray seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call
vote:
AYES: Costello, Ray, Fellows, Guthrie, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Council Member Costello moved to approve the ballot arguments as presented.
Council Member Fellows seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Costello, Fellows, Ray, Guthrie, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Council Member Costello moved to approve the response to the San Luis Obispo
County Grand Jury Report: "Electing City Treasurers and Clerks: Wise or Otherwise ?"; and to
appropriate $3,000 from the City's General Fund Balance for membership of the City Treasurer
and Director of Administrative Services in the California Municipal Treasurers Association and to
attend a 3 -day training class in September in response to recommendations of the Grand Jury.
Council Member Fellows seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Costello, Fellows, Ray, Guthrie, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. NEW BUSINESS:
11.a. Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.90 to Title 5 of the Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code Regarding Bingo and Remote Caller Bingo Games.
Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Perrin presented the staff report and
recommended that Council introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 5.90 to Title 5 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code related to bingo and remote caller bingo games.
Council questions ensued regarding frequency of bingo games per organization; examples of
non - profit organizations authorized to conduct bingo games; whether there is wisdom in limiting
the number of bingo licenses in the City; and a bingo program in the City of Ontario from which
the City may receive revenue.
Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the
matter.
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Mike McConville, E. Branch Street, stated he had previous experience with bingo games in the
80's, that it can produce significant revenue, and spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance
regarding bingo and remote caller bingo games.
Upon hearing no further comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public comment period.
Council comments ensued including support for the proposed Ordinance to make bingo a legal
activity in the City; acknowledgement that there would not be a lot of revenue from the permit
fee; that the City could not necessarily rely on indirect funding from a non - profit organization;
that any gains from bingo games should stay in the City but that the City cannot control that;
and a suggestion to contact representatives from Ontario to see how their program is run.
Action: Council Member Fellows moved to introduce an Ordinance as follows: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADDING
CHAPTER 5.90 TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
BINGO AND REMOTE CALLER BINGO GAMES ". Council Member Ray seconded, and the
motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fellows, Ray, Costello, Guthrie, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Ferrara called for a break at 8:15 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
11.b. Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Year 2009 -10 Third Quarter /Budget Update
Report.
[COUNCIL/RDA]
Administrative Services Director Kraetsch presented the staff report and recommended the
Council /RDA Board: 1) Approve detailed budget adjustments listed in the 3r Quarter budget
report; 2) Approve Schedule A and budget shortfall recommendations; and 3) Approve requests
for additional appropriations in the General Fund.
Mayor /Chair Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on
the matter, and upon hearing none, he closed the public comment period.
Council /Board Member Fellows thanked Director Kraetsch for the report; however, he stated he
would be voting no because he does not support the proposed increase of $7,500 for the
Centennial Celebration (Plaza) or the transfer of $100,000 from the West Branch Street project
to the Short Street project. He noted that he supported all other budget recommendations.
Further Council /Board comments ensued in support of staff's recommendations; thanks to staff
for efforts in controlling expenses; credit to the County for review and revision of the Animal
Services Contract; that the State is refusing to go through the same process that cities have
been doing for years to pare down costs; that the City has not been put in a position to dip into
its reserves; optimism that business development in the City looks favorable; that the In -N -Out
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restaurant and Hampton Inn projects are moving forward; and belief that the Centennial
Celebration will be good for the community.
Action: Council /Board Member Costello moved to: 1) Approve detailed budget adjustments
listed in the 3 Quarter budget report; 2) Approve Schedule A and budget shortfall
recommendations; and 3) Approve requests for additional appropriations in the General Fund.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Costello, Guthrie, Ray, Ferrara
NOES: Fellows
ABSENT: None
11.c. Consideration of Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of
California Cities Annual Conference.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council appoint one
Council Member as the voting delegate and up to two Council Members as the alternate voting
delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Brief discussion ensued regarding upcoming attendance at the Annual Conference and who had
previously served as a Voting Delegate and /or Alternate.
Action: Mayor Ferrara moved to appoint Council Member Fellows as the Voting Delegate and
Council Member Ray as the Alternate. Council Member Costello seconded, and the motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferrara, Costello, Ray, Fellows, Guthrie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.d. Review of Council Appointments to Regional and Local Boards, Commissions,
Committees and Subcommittees.
City Clerk Wetmore presented the staff report and recommended the Council review the current
list of appointments to those regional and local boards, commissions, and committees with
Council representation, make appointments to vacant positions, and approve reassignments as
desired.
The following appointments to regional boards, commissions, and committees were discussed,
assigned, and /or reaffirmed:
AGENCY PRIMARY ALTERNATE
South County Area Transit (SCAT) Jim Guthrie Chuck Fellows
Staff Representative: City Manager
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AGENCY PRIMARY ALTERNATE
Council of Governments/ Tony Ferrara Joe Costello
Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG /RTA)
Staff Representative: Public Works Director/
Community Development Director
City Selection Committee (Mayors) Tony Ferrara Joe Costello
Staff Representative: Not Applicable
South San Luis Obispo County Tony Ferrara Jim Guthrie
Sanitation District (SSLOCSD)
Staff Representative: Not Applicable
Integrated Waste Management Chuck Fellows Jim Guthrie
Authority Board (IWMA)
Staff Representative: Community
Development Director
Zone 3 Water Advisory Board Joe Costello Caren Ray
Staff Representative: Public Works Director
County Water Resources Chuck Fellows Jim Guthrie
Advisory Committee (WRAC)
Staff Representative: Public Works Director
Economic Vitality Corporation Caren Ray Jim Guthrie
(EVC)
Staff Representative: City Manager/
Economic Development Director
Air Pollution Control District Joe Costello N/A
Board (APCD)
Staff Representative: Not Applicable
Community Action Partnership Jim Guthrie Chuck Fellows
Staff Representative: Parks, Recreation and
Facilities Director
California Joint Powers Insurance Caren Ray Staff Representative
Authority (CJPIA)
Staff Representative: City Manager/
Human Resources Manager
Fire Oversight Committee Joe Costello Tony Ferrara
Staff Representative: City Manager /Fire Chief
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AGENCY PRIMARY ALTERNATE
Audit Committee Jim Guthrie Joe Costello
Staff Representative: Financial Services
Director
Homeless Services Coordinating Council Jim Guthrie Chuck Fellows
Staff Representative: City Manager
Brisco /Halcyon Interchange Subcommittee Tony Ferrara Joe Costello
Staff Representative: Public Works Director
Tourism Committee Jim Guthrie Caren Ray
Staff Representative: Associate Planner;
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director
Recreation Center Subcommittee Tony Ferrara N/A
Staff Representative: City Manager/
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director
Action: Council Member Costello moved to approve the appointments to the regional boards,
commissions, and committees. Council Member Fellows seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
(a) MAYOR TONY FERRARA:
(1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments /San Luis Obispo Regional
Transit Authority (SLOCOG /SLORTA). SLOCOG Board discussed
transit funding for major projects; reported that the Santa Maria Bridge
project is now 100% funded and will move forward; reported that the Los
Osos Valley interchange project has been delayed for about 2 years;
reported that the strategy for the Brisco /Halcyon Interchange project looks
favorable.
(2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). The
Board is currently going through the budget process and discussing
strategies for water issues, specifically the recycled water issue,
infrastructure changes at the Plant, and other large projects.
(3) Brisco /Halcyon /Hwy 101 Interchange Project Subcommittee.
(4) Other. Shared letter received from City of Grover Beach regarding the
Lopez Lake costs and other water related issues and requested copies be
distributed to Council and the City Manager for review.
(b) MAYOR PRO TEM JIM GUTHRIE:
(1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). Has not met since the last report.
(2) Community Action Partnership. No report.
(3) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA). No report.
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(4) Homeless Services Coordinating Council (HSOC). Considering three
separate campuses to be located in North County, South County, and
San Luis Obispo; discussed future funding efforts for ongoing operations
of the three centers.
(5) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). Meets next Wednesday to roll
out economic strategies based on clusters of existing businesses that
have done well in the County and are trying to grow.
(6) Tourism Committee. Did not attend meeting; however, the City and
Chamber of Commerce are going to be participating in a Sunset
Magazine event called "Savor San Luis Obispo County" in October.
(7) Other. None.
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER JOE COSTELLO
(1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board. Has not met since the last report.
(2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). Has not met since the last report.
(3) Fire Oversight Committee. Has not met since the last report.
(4) Children In Motion Subcommittee. Has not met since the last report.
(5) Other. None.
(d) COUNCIL MEMBER FELLOWS:
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). Has not met
since the last report.
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). Reported
Lopez Lake activity for the month of April regarding invasive Quagga
mussel inspections and reported that no Quagga mussels have been
detected to date; and reported that the Lake is at 63% capacity.
(3) Other. None.
(e) COUNCIL MEMBER RAY:
(1) Other. None
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS:
None.
14. CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
16. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Adams announced the upcoming Tri- Cities Chamber of Commerce showcase
mixer that the City would be participating in on Thursday, June 24` "; gave an update on the
City's Annual Pavement Management program; announced that a Request for Proposals (RFP)
was prepared and issued for lease of the City Hall building; and stated a "For Lease" sign would
be placed in front of City Hall.
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17. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
None.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor /Chair Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Tony Ferrar yor /Chair
ATTEST:
iN /1
Kelly Wet ore ity Clerk/Agency Secretary
(Approved at CC Mtg 7 1 2010 )