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Minutes 2010-09-28 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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 7:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Council: Council Member Caren Ray, Council Member Chuck Fellows, Council Member Joe Costello, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Guthrie, and Mayor Tony Ferrara were present. City Staff Present: City Manager Steven Adams, City Attorney Timothy Carmel, Director of Legislative and Information Services /City Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Chief of Police Annibali, and Community Development Director Teresa McClish. 3. FLAG SALUTE Ralph Perez, representing the Arroyo Grande Optimist Club, led the Flag Salute. 4. INVOCATION Pastor Robert Banker, Open Door Church, delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5.a. Honorary Proclamation Recognizing October 3 -9, 2010 as "Fire Prevention Week ". Mayor Ferrara presented an Honorary Proclamation recognizing October 3 -9, 2010 as "Fire Prevention Week ". Fire Battalion Chief Rikki Heath accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Five Cities Fire Authority. 6. AGENDA REVIEW 6.a. Ordinances Read in Title Only. Council Member Costello 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. 7. CITIZENS' INPUT. COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Nina Grabiel, Oceano resident and candidate for the Lucia Mar School Board, announced that the School Board approved the construction of an Agricultural Science building at Arroyo Grande Hight School; and the Board also accepted a Federal Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) Grant in the amount of $7,175,126.00 to be dispersed over the next five years and that the District is only one of two public school districts in the State to receive the grant. 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. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Patty Welsh, Pradera Ct., referred to Item 8.g. (Temporary Use Permit Case No. 10 -018 Authorizing Use of a Portion of the Olohan Alley Parking Lot and Temporary Closures of Portions of Olohan Alley and Short Street for Construction Purposes) and expressed concern that the Village merchants were not notified of the proposed street closures related to the NKT Commercial project and inquired about delivery and parking impacts. She also inquired about the legality of one way streets into a parking lot. Manetta Bennett, Allen St., spoke in opposition to Item 8.g. as it relates to closure of Short Street. Gordon Bennett, Allen St., spoke in opposition to Item 8.g. as it relates to closure of Short Street and spoke on behalf of the property owners and business merchants in the Village. Henry Gonzalez, Village business owner, spoke in opposition to Item 8.g. as it relates to closure of Short Street and commented on the negative impacts to his business. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public comment period. Council Member Fellows requested Item 8.g. be pulled for discussion, and Council Member Ray requested Item 8.d. be pulled for comment. Action: Council Member Costello moved, and Council Member Fellows seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.i., with the exception of Items 8.d. and 8.g., and including the amendment on Item 8.c. (Approval of Minutes), 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: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period September 1, 2010 through September 15, 2010. 8.b. Statement of Investment Deposits. Action: Received and filed the report of current investment deposits as of August 31, 2010. 8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes. Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 24, 2010, as amended. 8.e. Consideration of Acceptance of the Soto Pond No. 1 Fence Replacement Project, PW 2010 -06. Action: 1) Accepted the project improvements as constructed by Central Coast Fence, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the Soto Pond No. 1 Fence Replacement Project; 2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorized release of the retention, thirty -five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no liens have been filed. 8.f. Consideration of a Contribution to the San Luis Obispo County Narcotics Task Force. Action: Approved a contribution to the San Luis Obispo County Narcotics Task Force (SLONTF) in the amount of $20,000. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 8.h. Consideration of an Agreement for Consultant Services with GEI Consultants, Inc. for Preparation of the Northern Cities Management Area 2010 Annual Monitoring Report. Action: Approved allocation of funds and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Consultant Services with GEI Consultants, Inc. in connection with the annual groundwater monitoring report in the amount of $23,987. 8.i. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the 2010 Update to the Pavement Management Program. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 4312 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE 2010 UPDATE TO THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ". ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 8.d. Consideration of Support for Proposition 22 — The Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act. Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution in support of Proposition 22 — the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act. Council Member Ray spoke in support of Proposition 22 and noted that passage of Proposition 22 would allow the City to keep its tax money in Arroyo Grande. She emphasized to the community the importance of keeping this money in the City in order to continue to provide the services to our citizens. Action: Council Member Ray moved to adopt a Resolution, as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 22 — THE LOCAL TAXPAYER, PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION PROTECTION ACT OF 2010 ". Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Ray, Guthrie, Costello, Fellows, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 8.g. . Consideration of Temporary Use Permit Case No. 10 -018 Authorizing Use of a Portion of the Olohan Alley Parking Lot and Temporary Closures of Portions of Olohan Alley and Short Street for Construction Purposes; and Implementation of Related Safety Measures Including No Parking Zones and Pedestrian Walkway for the Period of October 2010 — May 2011, Applied for by NKT Commercial. Recommended Action: Approve Temporary Use Permit 10 -018 and adopt a Resolution authorizing use of a portion of the Olohan Alley parking lot and temporary closures of portions of Olohan Alley and Short Street for construction purposes; and implementation of related safety measures including no parking zones and pedestrian walkway for the period of October 2010 — May 2011. City Manager Adams emphasized that there have been a number of meetings and planning efforts to minimize the impact of construction on the businesses. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Community Development Director McClish displayed a diagram and clarified that the construction perimeter area that's necessary for the construction of the project will require closure of a portion of Olohan Alley to the East of Short Street for the majority of the project. She explained that Short Street would only be closed towards the end of the project when Short Street itself is being reconstructed; access will be provided through the alley; two points of access will be maintained at all times for vehicular travel, and multiple pathways for pedestrian travel will be maintained. She said there will be a loss of an additional 12 parking spaces temporarily during construction, and a re- striped ADA space closest to a pedestrian access way through the alley between the Conrad House and City Hall will be provided. She emphasized the importance of maintaining the public's safety while construction activity is occurring. City Manager Adams added that contact information from the businesses will be gathered to provide information and maintain contact during the project and notification will be made to all businesses affected should any changes in the project occur. Council Member Fellows stated that the description of temporary closures is ambiguous and not clearly defined; acknowledged concerns expressed by Mr. Gonzalez; referred to other street resurfacing projects where streets remain open during construction; would not be comfortable approving this tonight and suggested bringing it back as a public hearing; and in the meantime, discuss with the contractors whether portions of Short Street could remain open or if construction activities could occur at night. • Director McClish clarified that the intention for closing Short Street will only occur when it is being reconstructed, because it is being realigned and is not just a resurfacing project. She emphasized that it should be for a very short timeline and that deliveries and vehicular traffic can come through both points of Olohan Alley from Bridge Street and Mason Street. Council Member Fellows inquired as to what that short timeline would be. Director McClish estimated it would not be more than a couple of weeks. Council Member Fellows reiterated that he could not support a full closure of Short Street. In response to a question by Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie, Director McClish clarified that when Short Street is closed for reconstruction, there would be a second driving access from the east side of Olohan Alley to Mason Street; and while Short Street is open, a portion of the parking lot between Short Street and Mason Street will be closed to vehicular traffic with emergency and pedestrian access only. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie asked if the City could specify the timeframe for closing Short Street. Director McClish stated that as that time approaches, the timeframe could be determined and that it would be at the very end of the project after the building is constructed and the public improvements are installed, which she estimated to be in Spring 2011 or closer to June. Mayor Ferrara reviewed the approved plan for Short Street improvements which would include straightening the street, adjusting the curb lines, and installing a new sewer line. He asked if construction could be done at night with vehicular access during the day. Director McClish responded she thought that would be possible. Mayor Ferrara also clarified that at no time would Olohan Alley and Short Street be closed at the same time. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Council Member Costello commented that the issues raised are valid in terms of the business interruptions, and recommended that the impacts be minimized to the greatest extent. He reviewed the plan and clarified that during construction, Short Street would remain open and there would be vehicular circulation through Olohan Alley. Director McClish confirmed that there would always be two ways to enter Olohan Alley. Mr. Gonzalez returned to the dais and thanked the Council for its consideration and for taking the opportunity to help him. Council Member Fellows commented that the proposal is far too indefinite and far too uncertain to protect the owners of the buildings on the south side of E. Branch during construction, to protect the businesses in receiving their deliveries, and getting customers to where they need to park. He recommended bringing this item back for further consideration so that business owners can be satisfied that Short Street will not be closed and construction will be done at night. Assistant City Engineer Linn emphasized that the City has worked with the Village merchants in the past prior to construction projects and a lot of work was done at night. He indicated that no work would occur before the holidays and that meetings would be held with the businesses to coordinate construction work hours /days and the work schedule would then be incorporated into the contract. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie acknowledged there are two separate projects; one for the City and one for the commercial building which includes a patio area along Short Street. He suggested specifying when construction of the building is underway, that only half of Short Street would be closed, and that the contract for the Short Street project should be reviewed by the Council for timing and conditions. Council Member Fellows wondered why the proposal could not be continued if Short Street was not going to be reconstructed for a few more months, after the holidays. Action: Council Member Fellows moved to continue this item to a date uncertain, with a date to be determined and brought back on the Agenda as soon as possible, when construction documents are satisfactory to the lessors, lessees, and other businesses on the south side of E. Branch Street. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie seconded the motion and requested further discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie suggested that the Council could approve the use of the loss of the parking spaces in Olohan Alley tonight, and that all issues related to Short Street could come back at a future meeting for discussion as soon as possible. Council Member Fellows stated he was open to that suggestion and agreed to amend the motion accordingly. Following brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie clarified that the amended motion was approval for the use of the parking lot area as a construction staging area beginning immediately, that the Short Street portion would not be approved this evening, and that this portion would come back separate to a date uncertain, but as soon as possible. Council Member Ray expressed concern about timing and financial impacts, as well as other impacts to the merchants, related to potential delays in construction. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Discussion ensued to clarify the necessity for closing Short Street temporarily during demolition of the building only, perhaps on a Sunday, for public safety reasons. City Attorney Carmel stated that from a liability perspective, the City needed flexibility to implement safety measures. He emphasized that Short Street and its involvement in this component of the project is essentially from a public safety perspective as it relates to impacts from the demolition. Council Member Costello asked for clarification that the motion does not preclude any closure of Short Street for limited periods of time for the purpose of demolition. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie expressed concern that if Short Street was closed at the same time as Olohan Alley, then there would not be two points of access to Olohan Alley as was originally proposed. He stated he was willing to allow other temporary closures of Short Street if Olohan Alley was reopened. City Manager Adams suggested that the Council grant staff authority, under unforeseen circumstances and to protect the public safety, to take whatever measures are necessary on a temporary basis to address those issues, as long as two points of access were maintained. Mayor Ferrara called for roll -call, and the amended motion passed on the following vote: AYES: Fellows, Guthrie, Costello, Ferrara NOES: Ray • ABSENT: None 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9.a. Consideration of Specific Plan Amendment 10 -001, Tentative Parcel Map 10 -001 and Conditional Use Permit 10 -001; Located at the Southwest Corner of East Grand Avenue and South Courtland Street. Mayor Ferrara declared a conflict of interest due to ownership of real property near the proposed project and stepped down from the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie took over as the Presiding Officer. Community Development Director McClish noted that the proposal was publicly noticed; however, the project description had changed, the applicant is addressing concerns expressed by the Planning Commission, and she recommended the Council continue this item to a date uncertain. Mayor Pro Tem Jim Guthrie opened the public hearing, and upon hearing no comments, he closed the public hearing. Action: Council Member Costello moved and Council Member Fellows seconded the motion to continue Item 9.a. to a date uncertain. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Costello, Fellows, Ray, Guthrie NOES: None ABSENT: Ferrara Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Mayor Ferrara returned to the dais. 9.b. Consideration of Application for a New Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Applied for by "Tri Counties Transit, Inc ". Police Chief Annibali presented the staff report and recommended the Council adopt a Resolution approving the request for a new Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity applied for by Masood Babaein, Chief Executive Officer, D.B.A. Tri Counties Transit, Inc. Staff responded to questions from Council regarding the status of the transfer in Grover Beach; insurance requirements and status of existing policies; and whether there would be an increase in the number of taxi cabs. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing. Mashood Babaein, applicant, responded that his existing insurance policies would be renewed this month and would be effective until September 26, 2011 and stated that he was not increasing the number of taxi permits that have been operating in Arroyo Grande. Upon hearing no further comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing. Council comments included support of the application submitted by Tri Counties Transit, Inc. Action: Council Member Costello moved to approve a Resolution as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM BEACH CITIES CAB COMPANY, INC. TO TRI COUNTIES TRANSIT, INC. AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A NEW CERTIFICATE THERETO CONTINGENT UPON FULL AND TOTAL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 5.72 ( "TAXICABS) OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE ". Council Member Fellows seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Costello, Fellows, Ray, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None. 11. NEW BUSINESS: 11.a. Consideration of Future Location of Farmers' Market. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council: 1) Approve relocation of the Farmers' Market to the western portion of Olohan Alley adjacent to the creek walk during construction of the Short Street project; and 2) Approve maintaining Farmers' Market in its current location when construction is complete. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter. Peter Janke, representing San Luis Obispo County Farmers' Market Association, provided background on the Association which is to serve family operated, small farms and to provide the public with quality products; spoke in support of the proposed recommendation; and expressed concerns with the Car Corral location as it relates to impacts due to parking constraints. Karen White, Halcyon resident, expressed concern about the continuing movement of Farmers' Market and impacts to all the people in the downtown area as it relates to parking. Upon hearing no further comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public comment period. Council comments ensued in support of staff's recommendation, clarification concerning required space between booths; acknowledgement of the amount of work that has gone into this by all the stakeholders; that this appears to be the best location; some concern about loss of parking; and that this arrangement may have to be revisited in the future. Action: Council Member Fellows moved to: 1) Approve relocation of the Farmers' Market to the western portion of Olohan Alley adjacent to the creek walk during construction of the Short Street project; and 2) Approve maintaining Farmers' Market in its current location when construction is complete. Council Member Ray seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Fellows, Ray, Costello, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None RECONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 8.a. At this time, City Attorney Carmel referred to the Resolution presented in Item 8.g. (Consideration of Temporary Use Permit Case No. 10-018 Authorizing Use of a Portion of the Olohan Alley Parking Lot and Temporary Closures of Portions of Olohan Alley and Short Street for Construction Purposes; and Implementation of Related Safety Measures Including No Parking Zones and Pedestrian Walkway for the Period of October 2010 — May 2011, Applied for by NKT Commercial) and stated that when reviewing his notes, he felt it was important for the Council to formally bring back the item for reconsideration, which is allowed under the City Council's policies and procedures, for purpose of clarification of the action taken. He stated it was not clear how the Council linked the proposed Resolution to some of the collateral motions. He stated because the item is so important, that it is critical the Council reconsider the item, and explained the process would require a motion to reconsider. He stated he would like the Council to clarify what he thought the direction was and to make sure that the Council is in fact adopting the Resolution that would authorize some of the other actions that are critical to moving the project forward. He stated that what appeared to be missing was a reference to the Resolution itself in the motion, and he was concerned that the record did not reflect that action. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 9 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Action: Council Member Costello moved to bring Item 8.g. back for reconsideration. Council Member Fellows seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Costello, Fellows, Ray, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Council Member Costello moved to adopt the original Resolution, as amended to strike the reference to Short Street. He asked if this would accomplish the Council's intent based on the prior motion. City Attorney Carmel deferred to the Council. He stated he was going to suggest the Council adopt the Resolution in the form indicated and add a second paragraph to the Resolution as follows: "Be it further resolved that only temporary short term uses of Short Street are authorized and only when determined to be necessary by the Community Development Director to protect the public health, safety and welfare during adjacent construction activities and that City staff shall provide notice to affected business owners to the maximum extent possible." Mayor Ferrara clarified the placement of the paragraph within the Resolution. City Attorney Carmel further explained that in reviewing his notes, the Council had not directly referenced the Resolution and that if this meets the Council's intent, it would be easier to administer if it is in this form. Mayor Ferrara asked if the Council understood the City Attorney's explanation. Council Member Ray stated City Attorney Carmel's explanation was very clear, however, she asked if this motion would negate the prior action. City Attorney Carmel explained that yes, by reconsidering the item, it is being brought back and starting anew. He stated this action would supersede the previous action. He emphasized that he was very uncomfortable looking at the structure of the first motion, and acknowledged responsibility in not clarifying the motion and apologized for the oversight. He further recommended that the Council, for the sake of clarity, reopen the public hearing in order to provide the public an opportunity to comment. City Attorney Carmel then repeated the proposed additional language as noted above. Mayor Ferrara noted the amendment to the Resolution with an additional paragraph and turned to Council for questions. Council Member Ray asked for clarification that this would not come back to Council again. City Attorney Carmel responded that was correct and this would clarify the action. In response to a question by Council Member Costello, City Attorney Carmel stated this would supercede the prior action in all respects. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie asked if the Council would still come back in the future to discuss Short Street. City Attorney Carmel clarified that Short Street is not being taken out of the Resolution, and explained that the Council would be approving the Resolution as written, with an additional paragraph that clarifies when Short Street can be used or closed. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie asked what happened to the portion of the motion that says we will bring back to Council for review the portion relating to closure of Short Street. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 10 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 City Attorney Carmel explained that action on the Resolution should be taken independently and that although the issue was not specifically agendized, the Council could discuss and take a separate action on what is essentially a separate and distinct City project than what is currently being proposed in the Resolution, which is a Temporary Use Permit for closures related to the construction activities of the Shops on Short Street project. He explained that the Council could bring back the Short Street Reconstruction Project for Council consideration, which is a long ways off. Further discussion, clarification, and comments ensued regarding the Resolution relating to the use of Short Street during construction activities only and the need to close it temporarily for public safety purposes. Council Member Fellows asked if the public comment should have been sought prior to Council comments and conclusions. City Attorney Carmel explained that while he recommended public input, he did not believe the actual sequence was of consequence. Council Member Fellows acknowledged the need for reconsideration; however, he was uncomfortable stating support or opposition to the motion prior to receiving public input. Mayor Ferrara acknowledged the clarity that adoption of the Resolution provides. Council Member Ray commented she could support the recommended action in this format, and she could not support it previously because of the requirement to come back in two more weeks. She noted this clarifies and takes into consideration previous public comment. Mayor Ferrara invited public comment, and upon hearing no comments, closed the public comment period. Action: Council Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 10 -018, AUTHORIZING USE OF A PORTION OF THE OLOHAN ALLEY PARKING LOT AND TEMPORARY CLOSURES OF PORT IONS OF OLOHAN ALLEY AND SHORT STREET FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES; AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RELATED SAFETY MEASURES INCLUDING NO PARKING ZONES AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 2010 - MAY 2011, APPLIED FOR BY NKT COMMERCIAL'; as amended to include the additional language as provided by the City Attorney. 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: Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie moved to direct staff to bring back as soon as possible the construction parameters that spells out exactly how Short Street will be reconstructed, and how impacts to the businesses will be minimized when Short Street is reconstructed. Council Member Fellows seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 11 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 AYES: Guthrie, Fellows, Costello, Ray, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: (a) MAYOR TONY FERRARA: (1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments /San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG /SLORTA). Will meet next on 10/6; reported on review drafts of Sustainable Communities Strategy and Regional Transportation Plan which are currently being circulated; will be reviewing SLO measure on Prado Road Extension from a regional perspective. (2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). Reported the District is going through severe budget issues; the Board has directed staff to put in economic measures to address the budget shortfall; reported that sewer hook -up fee revenues have been significantly reduced. (3) Brisco /Halcyon /Hwy 101 Interchange Project Subcommittee. Next meeting will be October 11 with St. Patrick's School; reported that the Council will be receiving a presentation soon which will involve a new strategy and alternative that Caltrans is supporting so far. (4) Other. Attended the Annual League of California Cities Conference (LOCC) which was well attended and covered a lot of important issues; reported that Proposition 22 is probably the most important piece of legislation for cities. (b) MAYOR PRO TEM JIM GUTHRIE: (1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). Has not met since last report. (2) Community Action Partnership. Was not able to attend last meeting due to attendance at the Annual LOCC Conference. (3) Homeless Services Coordinating Council (HSOC). Was not able to attend last meeting due to attendance at the Annual LOCC Conference. Reported that the taskforce has completed its task and has made a presentation to the Community Foundation for funding a one -stop center. (4) Tourism Committee. Has not met since last report. (5) Other. None. (c) COUNCIL MEMBER JOE COSTELLO (1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board. Met last week; reported that the Habitat Conservation Plan continues to be in process; reported that the Board is looking for ways to increase capacity of the existing water structure and pipelines to carry additional water. (2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). Met last week; APCD will be distributing over $1.2 million in grant program funding to impact air quality through a number of programs; APCD is working with the California Park Services to do studies on temporary measures to control the migration of dust and sand from the Oceano Dunes park and will have some Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 12 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 temporary measures in place this winter; APCD continues to study the process and the problem of particulate matter and is working on a fugitive dust rule. (3) Other. None. (d) COUNCIL MEMBER FELLOWS: (1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). Reported on method for disposing unused prescription drugs by taking them to the Police Department lobby and depositing them in a receptacle; this is an alternative to flushing and having them end up in the creek and ocean systems. (2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). Reported on actions previously recommended by WRAC to the Board of Supervisors, particularly regarding action four, which relates to concerns about seawater intrusion and that the County should review the placement, effectiveness, and possible expansion of the coastal sentry well program. Reported that County staff's response was to develop a table consisting of the coastal groundwater basin, a summary of the existing seawater intrusion monitoring efforts, and a discussion regarding whether or not involvement in seawater intrusion monitoring by the County is recommended or allowed by the recent adjudication. (3) Other. None. (e) COUNCIL MEMBER RAY: (1) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA). CJPIA has met twice; in July, election of officers occurred and the FY 2010 -11 and FY 2011 -12 budgets were approved; in August, compliance of financial issues occurred; in October, there will be a conference in Santa Barbara. (2) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). Has met twice since the last report; reported on progress of Action Plan of the Economic Plan for San Luis Obispo County in which study groups will be contributing to the Plan; and received a presentation from Digital West on expansion of fiber optics throughout the County; the EVC is sponsoring this year's SLO Economic Forecast. (3) Other. None. 13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS: None. 14. CITY MANAGER ITEMS: None. 15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Fellows reported that the Bennetts had asked to meet with him today regarding the Short Street issue, but they had also mentioned that they were following the street sweeper down Allen Street recently which was stirring up a high cloud of dust and wondered if they were not using water. City Manager Adams responded he would follow up on the matter. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 13 Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Mayor Ferrara reported that he would be leaving tomorrow morning along with seven others from the City of Arroyo Grande for St. Louis, Missouri to represent the City and Arroyo Grande In Bloom at the America In Bloom National Awards Symposium. 16. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Adams announced that City staff is starting to transition the move into the new building and will take place in phases. He said the first phase will be the Building and Engineering Division staff; that October 8 is the date that is targeted for close of escrow; that the initial move is to take place on Saturday; that both Departments will be modified counter hours during the next couple of week. 17. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS: None. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferrara adjoumed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Tony Fer ayor • ATTEST: "/ mon Kelly We or / City Clerk (Approved at CC Mtg / anion) •