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Minutes 2010-08-24 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferrara called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Council: Council Member Caren Ray, Council Member Chuck Fellows, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Guthrie, and Mayor Tony Ferrara were present. Council Member Joe Costello was absent. City Staff Present: City Manager Steven Adams, City Attorney Timothy Carmel, Director of Legislative and Information Services /City Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Director of Recreation and Maintenance Services Doug Perrin, and Community Development Director Teresa McClish. 3. FLAG SALUTE Peggy Hoobery, representing the Arroyo Grande Rotary Club, led the Flag Salute. 4. INVOCATION Pastor David Burgeson, First United Methodist Church, delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 6. AGENDA REVIEW 6.a. Ordinances Read in Title Only. Council Member Fellows 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. Mayor Ferrara announced that Council Member Costello would be arriving late to the meeting and requested the public hearing item be moved out of order until his arrival so that he could participate. There was consensus to move Item 11. 7. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Patty Welsh, Pradera Court, referred to the fundraising event at the Dog Park which was a success, acknowledged the Mayor's presence at the event, and urged the City to continue helping with the Dog Park so that there continues to be a responsible place for people to bring their dogs. Tim Moore, Fair Oaks Avenue, referred to the last meeting where staff said there were not enough funds to move into Farm Credit Building; stated that the City needs to move all staff into the building at one time; and if not, the whole process should be stopped and started over. He stated the City is not saving any money if some staff remains in the City Hall Building. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Ferrara invited members of the public who wished to comment on any Consent Agenda Item to do so at this time. No public comments were received. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Action: Council Member Ray moved, and Council Member Guthrie seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.e., with the recommended courses of action. The motion passed on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Ray, Guthrie, Fellows, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: Costello 8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period August 1, 2010 through August 15, 2010. 8.b. Statement of Investment Deposits. Action: Received and filed the report of current investment deposits as of July 31, 2010. 8.c. Consideration of an Award of Contract to Ferravanti Grading & Paving for Construction of the Myrtle Street Rehabilitation Project, PW 2010 -09. Action: 1) Awarded a contract for the Myrtle Street Rehabilitation Project to Ferravanti Grading & Paving in the amount of $52,999.00; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders for 10% of the contract amount, $5,300, for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the project. 8.d. Consideration of an Agreement with Garing Taylor & Associates for Design of the Well No. 11 Project, PW 2010 -07. Action: 1) Approved a consultant services agreement with Garing Taylor & Associates in the amount of $56,480 for the Well No. 11 Project; and 2) Authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement with Garing, Taylor & Associates. 8.e. Consideration of an Award of Contract to Whittle Fire Protection for Design and Installation of Fire Sprinklers for the City Hall Annex Project, PW.2009 -08. Action: 1) Awarded a contract for the design and installation of fire sprinklers to Whittle Fire Protection in the amount of $37,100; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders for 10% of the contract amount, $3,710, for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the project. 11. NEW BUSINESS: 11.a. Consideration of the Reorganization Plan for the Recreation Division. Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Perrin presented the staff report and recommended the Council: 1) Approve the reorganization plan for the Recreation Division; and 2) Approve cost and use of the PERS Golden Handshake Program for the Facilities Coordinator position. Council questions ensued regarding the terms of the Golden Handshake Retirement program; how long the facilities coordinator position must remain vacant; staff's reaction to an increased workload; the chances of getting the Harloe childcare site back; the increase of duties for the Sports /Facilities Supervisor; that the issue would have to be revisited if thelretirement did not occur; and that if the City were to get the Harloe childcare site back, the position would remain vacant, however, the City would have to re -hire part-time staff. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Council Member Costello arrived at 7:37 p.m. and took his place at the dais. Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter, and upon hearing no comments, he closed the public comment period. Council comments included support for the proposed reorganization plan; that the City is fortunate to have a plan that does not include a layoff of any full -time positions; acknowledgement of the loss of some part -time positions and hope that the YMCA would re -hire some of those staff members; and disappointment that the School District had the YMCA take over the childcare program at Harloe Elementary. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie referred to a letter he received regarding a potential conflict of interest as he was a member of the YMCA Board; stated he did not have a conflict of interest because the YMCA is a non - profit organization which is statutorily exempt, and further, he has not served on the Board since July 2009; he did not approach the School District regarding this matter; and that the District made the decision regarding the YMCA taking over childcare at Harloe Elementary School without his input. Further discussion ensued in support of the reorganization plan; acknowledgement of revenue reductions and uncertainty with the budget process; that there is no impact on services for the public; some uncertainty was expressed concerning impacts of increased workload on staff; that job descriptions need to be revised to be more specific as to job duties and responsibilities; and that further discussions should be pursued now with the School District for the potential of providing childcare at Harloe Elementary instead of Branch Elementary School. Action: Council Member Fellows moved to: 1) Approve the reorganization plan for the Recreation Division; 2) Approve cost and use of the PERS Golden Handshake Program for the Facilities Coordinator; 3) Direct staff to come back with a more specific job description for the Childcare Coordinator position; and 4) Begin negotiations as soon as possible with the School District and the YMCA to try and get the Harloe school site back and have the YMCA take over the Branch school site. Council Member Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Fellows, Guthrie, Costello, Ray, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9.a. Consideration of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map Case No. 10 -002; Conditional Use Permit Case No. 10 -002; Final Design Review of the Full Architectural, Site, Floor, and Landscaping Plans of a Previously Approved Commercial Building at 200 and 208 East Branch Street; Applicant - NKT Commercial CIO Nick Tompkins. Community Development Director McClish presented the staff report and recommended the Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 10 -002 and Conditional Use Permit 10 -002 with alternative exterior design; and 2) Approve and authorize the City Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Manager to execute an amendment to the Purchase and Sale and Improvement Agreement with NKT Commercial. Carol Florence, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposal; requested the Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and Conditional Use Permit, and approve the amendment to the Purchase and Sale and Improvement Agreement; acknowledged all the applicants efforts, public outreach, hearings and modifications to the project up to this point; and acknowledged and thanked the Council and staff for their efforts. She then provided a graphic presentation of the project including the project site plan, landscape plan, revised common interest development (including the public restrooms), reviewed the proposed commercial condominium plan, reviewed Planning Commission design alternatives (original option versus design alternative); reviewed the one building concept drawing; provided renderings of the northwest perspective of the building, the red or blond brick alternatives, the southwest, southeast, and northeast perspectives of the building; reviewed the north, south, east and west elevation renderings; provided north and southeast views of the patio component; use of the east facing building wall for a public art program; and concluded by stating the applicant's intent is to build and complete the project prior to the Centennial celebration. Staff responded to questions from Council regarding the status of improvements to the public restrooms; tree replacement species and standards; parking lot modifications as it relates to the proposed trash enclosures and pick -up; clarification regarding purchase of right of way versus easement for the outdoor patio component and the increased area square footage; review of signage; clarification concerning the mitigated negative declaration as it relates to design review; that water impacts for the overall project had already been considered in the mitigated negative declaration; clarification regarding the design alternative as it relates to the use of red brick versus blond brick; clarification regarding the potential for receiving grant funds from SLOCOG for the Short Street improvements; that the project would include fire sprinklers; clarification regarding the location of the double detector check valves; clarification regarding the size of the proposed patio dining; current status of the Le Point Street parking lot project; additional funding sources which may be available for the improvements to the public restrooms; that public restrooms would be required within commercial buildings pursuant to the Building Codes; that the City has an existing public art policy; that there should be no stucco wall faces on , the commercial buildings; whether CDBG funds could be used for ADA improvements and water retrofit funds used for bathroom fixtures; and that staff should verify the efficiency of the parallel parking spaces as it relates to the trash /recycle pick -up schedule. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing. Greq Steinberqer, Doc Bernstein's, spoke concerning trash pickup in the morning and noted that there haven't been any issues with cars blocking trash enclosures in the past. Patty Welsh, Pradera Court, spoke regarding the trees and stated all 9 should be replaced; stated the new parking lot/structure should be built concurrent with Centennial Park; commented on funding for the parking structure; expressed concern regarding potential loss of parking spaces on trash day; referred to the public bathrooms and believed they should be improved now; and supported improvement of the facade of the public restrooms. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Nick Tompkins, applicant, NKT Commercial, clarified that common restrooms would be provided as part of the commercial project. Gary Scherquist spoke in support of the project but expressed concerns about the design as proposed and suggested a more uniform facade design in a condominium grid layout; and supported the picket fence at the Conrad house without brick pilasters or use of iron. Jeff Ferber, resident, spoke in support of the project; supported the design with the blond brick; stated there was no rule in architecture that requires multiple facades; loves frees but supported the removal and the zero -lot line design; supported outdoor dining; referred to the east elevation and stated some windows are missing, and liked the elevation from the alley. Tim Moore, Fair Oaks Avenue, referred to the original motion and approval for the Short Street project which was to cost $50,000; expressed' concern about the increasing costs and the use of street improvement funds, and requested justification of this cost. He also stated that the proposed dining area on Short Street has a New Orleans /Parisian style that does not fit the look of the Village; and stated he has opposed the project from the beginning. Shirley Gibson referred to the use of undefined condominium space and expressed concern that the City is making a blind commitment; that it appears to be one big building; it is not known if there will be adequate restrooms, how many tenants, etc. She requested preservation of the authenticity of the Village and stated there is nothing genuine or real about one building with obvious artificial multiple storefronts. Steve Ross, Garden Street, referred to his experience of designing Interior spaces; stated all commercial buildings are presented this way and does not preclude the building from being broken up; stated that use of common restrooms among multiple businesses is common; believed too much emphasis was being placed on what the interior space is going to be; and believed the proposed design fits current guidelines. Mike McConville, East Branch Street, expressed concerned about the cost for the Short Street project and wanted to see an outline of costs; inquired why the materials were being discussed and stated the Planning Commission went through this review process; and questioned the tree replacement ratio. Susan Flores, East Branch Street, expressed concern stating that the project should resolve all ADA issues and that was still not being accomplished; stated the project is okay, but forget the artwork, add windows or brick design or landscaping; commented the cost estimates need to be better; stated the parking lot needs to be done at the same time; and did not support the look of the back of the building. • Manetta Bennett, Allen Street, spoke in opposition to the project, stating it would need a lot of upkeep; did not support the design; expressed concern about the parking lot project and stated it needs to be done at same time. Council Member Fellows requested Gary Scherquist's proposed rendering be shown for benefit of the public. Gary Scherquist provided an overview of his proposed alternate design which would provide for some flexibility that the applicant needs for the condominium approach and also be a good fit for the Village. After hearing no further comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing. Mayor Ferrara called for a break at 9:50 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 In response to a suggestion by Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie to add a special condition requiring interior wall alignment with window and door frames, Director McClish stated this was discussed at the Planning Commission and Condition #9 was added concerning the functionality of windows and doors and stated that the condition could be modified to strengthen the language. Brief discussion ensued with regard to the condominium layout and interior spaces as it relates to placement of windows and exterior doors. Council Member Ray provided the following comments: - With regard to the outdoor dining /right -of -way issue as it relates to purchase of the right -of- way, believed the proposal benefits the applicant more than the City and would like to see facade upgrade to the public restroom included; and noted this would result in a long term benefit for both parties; - Supported the parallel parking spaces, especially if it include signage; - Commented on the condominium concept and noted that this concept makes the project economically viable for the long term; - Does not have concerns with the number of restrooms since that issue is dictated by Building Code; - With regard to cost of Short Street, understands where figures came from and would be open to further comments on this issue; - Noticed there was not a tree replacement ratio as often required in projects; - Acknowledged public comment regarding the Le Point Street Parking Lot project and noted that this project is currently moving forward and she has no concerns; - Supported the project overall; - Acknowledged design concerns and stated she liked the proposed design rather than the unified facade because she did not find that it creates faux history; liked that it is visually broken up; compared it to the downtown center in San Luis Obispo; liked the step back on the very east building and believed it will showcase the Conrad House; liked the storage area provided; agreed with the ARC recommendations for the art based decor; supported the change in fencing for the Conrad House as recommended by the ARC and the HRC; and requested that the iron rail around the outside patio be reviewed by the ARC as part of the design process; - Would like to see upgrade of the facade of the restrooms included in the project to unify the building; - Stated that Condition #6 needs to be modified to say $40,000 instead of $38,000, and supported modification of Condition #9 as discussed; - Stated that with those recommended changes, she could support the project. Council Member Fellows provided the following comments: - Acknowledged that there were people present tonight who were not in favor of the project from the beginning and that he was one of those people; acknowledged that he needs to put that behind him so that he could make suggestions for changes to make the project better; - Agreed that the restrooms need to be upgraded to current standards; - Believed that the 9 trees need to be replaced with 9 trees, if not more, and they should be 15 gallon trees at least, because anything larger than that is harder to plant and harder to fit around infrastructure; Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - Referred to construction materials standards regarding unfinished aluminum not being allowed, agreed that unfinished aluminum around windows is a bad idea and colored aluminum should be required; - Did not favor the blue colored building; supported the brick colors and siding material; - Requested clarification concerning modification of Condition #9 as it relates to alignment of interior walls with functioning windows and doors; - Stated the fence in front of the Conrad House should be a simple picket fence without brick pilasters and should not be vinyl and not pre -cut, pre -hung fencing; - Noted that art based decor on the eastern wall would have to be approved later on; stated it would be nice to include a meandering concrete path with plants on both sides; - Stated the design is too busy, with too many facades; would like to see it simplified more; opposed the use of stucco over Styrofoam; - Stated he could support the project with those changes as discussed. Council Member Costello provided the following comments: • - Supported the condominium concept; - Supported parallel parking in back; may need to enforce time constraints for trash pick -up; - Supported iron fence on the side and ARC review; - Agreed that the trees should be replaced on a 1:1 basis; 15 gallon is plenty large; acknowledged trees being removed where building will be located so they cannot replace trees where they were, however, they should be replaced nearby; - Supported the siding material; noted concern that the painting may fade and should be replaced or repainted on a regular schedule; - Is neutral with regard to art on the side of the building; noted there is a system in place to deal with public art to review and approve; open to suggestions for landscaping to help differentiate between the two buildings; - Acknowledged that restrooms within the commercial buildings would be dictated by Code; - Agreed this was a perfect opportunity to update the exterior of the public restrooms to make it look consistent with the new buildings and should be negotiated with the applicant; acknowledged that upgrading the interior will need to be discussed later; - Supported the multiple facades and concepts as presented; - Supported either the red or blond brick; - Supported the project with some of the changes discussed. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie provided the following comments: - Supported the storefront design as proposed; did not see as faux history; believed the vertical scale is preferred versus a horizontal scale; - As far as how the project relates to the Conrad House, suggested the height of the blue building be reduced; however, he believed that the setback of the eastern end of the proposed building and the fence from the sidewalk was effective in highlighting the Conrad House; - Supported the picket fence without the brick pilasters; - Liked the public art concept at first; acknowledged the City's guidelines which have not yet been tested; believed that the Conrad House and the trees would block the wall where art is proposed; - Supported the commercial condominium concept; Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - Agreed and emphasized that the additional parking lot at Le Point Street needs to be constructed concurrently; - Believed that a plan for the Farmers' Market needs to be addressed now as this is a key piece of the Village; - Commented on cost estimates for Short Street and noted that the street is going to be significantly altered and noted this is a problem when providing project concepts prior to design; - Requested clarification on the options for the right of way issue; - Liked the Parisian design idea as it fits the period, provides something unique and different in the Village; - Agreed that the blue color of the building is odd as there is no other building in the Village with that color; however, he does not really have a problem with it; - Liked the red brick and would like to see it on the third facade; - Supported improving the public restrooms as long as it does not use the funds allocated for remodeling the Farm Credit building. Mayor Ferrara provided the following comments: - Discussed design and color; referred to color board; favored swapping the brick color on the two buildings to have the lighter blond brick on the corner building and red brick on the third building in; - Supported overall design as proposed which is reflected in the City's Village Design Guidelines and Standards; - Addressed public comments regarding the City Hall relocation as it relates to ADA compliance; - Would like to maintain existing pattern for street trees; - Supported having the ARC review the iron work risers that support the awnings; - With regard to public art versus ivy (landscaping), would need to coordinate tree planting to determine potential blockage; supported use of a combination of art and ivy; - If public art used, should be able to be rotated; - With regard to Short Street, he noted that a compromise was made on making it a one -way street instead of closing it; and acknowledged the concerns about cost explaining that as the design evolved, so did the requirements fo'r necessary improvements; - With regard to the public restrooms, supported architectural treatment by the applicant and noted the City can make the interior improvements; - Agreed and emphasized the need for completing the Le Point Street Parking Lot project; - Concluded by stating the condominium concept is a good solution. Action: Council Member Ray moved to adopt a Resolution approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 10 - 002 and Conditional Use Permit 10 -002 with alternative exterior design; 2) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Purchase and Sale and Improvement Agreement with NKT Commercial; 3) Adding specific language to Condition No. 9 as previously discussed and the small monetary change to Condition No. 6 ($40,000); 4) To specify that we have a true picket fence as adornment for the Conrad House and that the iron work on the west side to go back through the ARC for approval; 5) to specify anodized aluminum and not plain aluminum as part of the window design; 6) to require tree replacement at a 1:1 ratio with 15 gallon trees to be placed nearby and reviewed by the ARC and the Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 9 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 landscape plan to come forward; 7) reverse the brick colors as previously specified in the proposed color renderings; 8) that a condition be added to specify that the east wall of the building to be landscaped in such a way to break up the wall mass with the possibility of changeable public art to be included; 9) integrate the restroom fagade upgrade and require it to be reviewed by the ARC. Council Member Costello seconded. Following brief Council discussion regarding the costs for the restroom fagade upgrade, Council Member Ray clarified that the applicant would be required to complete the fagade and that the City had identified funding for the interior improvements. In response to a comment by Council Member Fellows regarding the eastern fagade of the proposed project, Council Member Ray stated her motion did not include a change because the proposed project had gone through the review and approval process by the ARC and the Planning Commission. In response to clarification requested by City Manager Adams regarding the improvements to the fagade of the public restroom building, Mr. Tompkins noted that this would be the time to improve the facility and that the project and the community would benefit from it. He stated he believed it to be a separate project; however, he would be willing to contribute toward the improvement. In response to Mr. Tompkins comments, Council Member Costello suggested the following condition be added to the motion: "Direct staff to work with the applicant on designing and installing a new fagade on the public restrooms." Council Member Ray agreed to amend the motion to include this condition. City Attorney Carmel clarified that the motion included modification to the language in Condition 6 to read: "The applicant shall enter into an agreement if determined necessary by and subject to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and pay $40,000 for purchase of the portion of the right- of-way"; and Condition 9 to read: "Interior walls shall align with display windows and doors and shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director with the recommendation from the ARC." He further clarified the proposed modifications to the Agreement would include a change in the square footage of Short Street from 500 square feet to 666 square feet with a purchase price of $40,000 for the right -of -way; and noted an additional modification to the Agreement to make it internally consistent as follows: Add Section 3 to read: "Section 11.b.7. is hereby amended in its entirety as follows: NKT shall pay to the City $104,000.00 in parking in -lieu fees with respect to division and development of Parcel 1 as provided in Section 3.a.5." In response to a question by City Attorney Carmel regarding discussion about the applicant entering into a License Agreement to allow a portion of the building fronting Olahan Alley to be made available for use by event organizers during public events, Council Member Ray agreed and added #10 to the motion to provide the license agreement for the storage area on Olohan Alley. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 10 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 In response to a question by City Manager Adams regarding the final brick colors, Council Member Ray clarified that the most western corner building (at Short Street) would be red brick and the third facade to the east of that building would be blond brick. In response to a question by City Attorney Carmel, Council Member Ray stated the motion included all the material and conditions added in the Supplemental Memorandum (Conditions 86 through 90, and the modification to Condition 4). Council Member Costello seconded the motion as amended, and on the following roll -call vote: AYES: Ray, Costello, Fellows, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 10.a. Consideration of Centennial Park Project. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommend the Council: 1) Approve the preliminary design for the Centennial Park project; and 2) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with RRM Design Group to prepare final design and bid documents in the amount of $17,800. Jeff Ferber, RRM Design Group, provided an overview of the Centennial Park conceptual design. Mayor Ferrara noted that the concept drawing was shown to the Centennial Celebration Committee and received support. Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter. Mike McConville, E. Branch Street, asked for clarification concerning funding for the project; stated this was a grandiose amount of money for sprucing up an area that is already nice; inquired whether the City received other estimates, and questioned terms of the proposed Agreement. Tim Moore, Fair Oaks Avenue, expressed concern about the proposal, and suggested the war memorial be placed in Heritage Square Park where there is already a flag pole. Steve Ross, Garden Street, stated he did not understand comments on why Park funds should not be used to improve the park since that is what they are for; stated all other City parks are in good condition; and expressed concern with trees blocking some views. Susan Flores, spoke in support of the connecting pathway, stating it improves flow. Upon hearing no further comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public comment period. Council discussion ensued in support of the project; that funding is coming from the Park Improvement fund, donations, and grants, which is appropriate; that the improvements include, Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 11 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 but are not limited to upgrade and enhancement of the existing gazebo, regrading and reinforcing of the area between the gazebo and creek bank, extension of the creekside path sidewalk to connect both sides of the path, redesign of the planters, a flag pole, and a flag pole, flag, and war memorial at the entry to the park; and that the improvements will provide a tremendous asset to the Village. Action: Council Member Costello moved to: 1) Approve the preliminary design for the Centennial Park project; and 2) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with RRM Design Group to prepare final design and bid documents in the amount of $17,800. Council Member Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Costello, Guthrie, Fellows, Ray, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Due to the late hour, Mayor Ferrara requested that City Council reports be postponed until the next meeting. The Council concurred. 13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS: None. 14. CITY MANAGER ITEMS: None. 15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Fellows referred to correspondence received from Brad Anderson regarding the Hampton Inn project, expressed concern about the status of the project, and asked if there was anything the City could do to assist. City Attorney Carmel explained that it is a private matter; however, the City has taken steps to support resolution of the payment disputes and completion of the project. 16. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: None. 17. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS: None. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 11:44 p.m. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 12 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Tony Feria ayor ATTEST: Kelly W�tm , City Clerk (Approved at CC Mtg 9'e�8i201o)