Minutes 1998-05-26 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL �
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1998
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EASTBRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA .
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande met in regular session at 7:30 p.m.,
with Mayor A. K. "Pete" Dougall presiding. Mayor pougall said there were no
reportable actions taken at the Special Meeting held at 6:45 p.m.
2. AND 3. FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION �
Zack Braun, Master of Arroyo Grande Masonic Lodge #274, (ed the Pledge of
Aliegiance. The Rev. Robert Banker of Open Door Church of Oceano delivered
the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL
Present with Mayor pougall were Mayor Pro Tem Michael Lady and Council
Members Michael Fuiler, Thomas A. Runels, and Steve Tolley. Staff members
present were City Manager Robert L. Hunt, City Attorney Timothy J. Carmel, City
Clerk Nancy Davis, Chief of Police Rick TerBorch, Director of Building and Fire.
Terry Fibich, Public Works Director pon Spagnolo, Parks and Recreation
Director Dan Hernandez, Director of Financial Services Lynda Snodgrass, and
Acting Community Developmenf Director Helen E(der.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTA710NS
a. Fourth District Supervisor Ruth Brackett accepted a proclamation regarding
"Boys and Girls Club Day" from Mayor pougall.
b. John Lum, San Luis Obispo County Chief of Probation, accepted on behalf of
the South County Youth Coalition a proclamation regarding the May 30th "March
Against Violence"from Mayor pougall. ,
c. Stan Ikeda, retiring member of the Parks and Recreation Commission; '
accepted a proclamation thanking him for his service to the City from Mayor
� Dougall. �
6. AGENDA REVIEW
None. �
6 A RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES READ IN TITLE ONLY �
It was moved by Lady/Tolley and the motion passed unanimously that all
resolutions and ordinances presented at the meeting be read in title only and all
further reading be waived.
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7. A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING K-MART AMENDED SIGN PROGRAM
92-104 AND VARIANCE 98-208
After being assured that the Pubiic Hearing had been duly published and all legal
requirements met, Mayor pougail declared the hearing open and said ali persons
would be heard regarding the matter. When no one came forward to speak, he
closed the hearing to the floor.
. Acting Community Development Director Elder said the Planning Commission
voted to require K-Mart to return to the Commission with a redesigned sign
program and the item will be re-noticed for a Council Public Hearing when a date
is known.
It was moved by Lady/ToI(ey and the motion passed unanimously to continue this �
agenda item to a date uncer�ain.
7.B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MODIFICATION OF EXISTING
WATER NEUTRALIZATION POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
After being assured that the Public Hearing.had been duly published and all legal
requirements met, Mayor pougall declared the hearing open and said all persons
would be heard regarding the matter. When no one came forward to speak, he
closed the hearing to the floor.
Public Works Director Spagnolo said staff requested this item be continued in
order to provide additional time for research.
It was moved by Runels/Tolley and the motion passed unanimously to continue
this agenda item to June 9, 1998.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Jim Mudd, 256 Larchmont Drive, requested a variance so he can continue
building aviaries in his back yard. He said he earns a living doing this work.
Glen Anderson, 380 Tiger Tail Drive, asked the Council why the City does nof
have a full time fire department. . �
9. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Fuller/Tolley (4-1-0, with Ful(er, Tolley, Lady, and Dougall voting
aye and Runels voting no) to approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.h.,
with the recommended courses of action.
9.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Approved.
9.b. Authorization to Solicit Bids for Counter at�Elm Street AM/PM Kindergarten : �
Program. Approved. '
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9.c. Award of Proposal — Strother Park Playground Equipment and Safety
Surfacing. Project awarded to Miracle Playground Equipment.
9.d. Request for Qualifications for CDBG Consultant for Economic Development �
Projects. Approved.
9.e. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Arroyo Grande Amending Portions of
Title 2 and Title 4 of the Arroyo Grande Municipa( Code. Council adopted
Ordinance No. 497 C. S. Amending Portions of Title 2 and Title 4 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code.
9.f. Establishment of Salary Ranges for Economic Development Director and
Lead Support Services Technician. Council adopted Resolution No. 3289
Establishing Salary Ranges for the Economic Development Director and Lead �
Support Services Technician Positions.
9.g. Authorization to Solicit Bids for Bedloe Lane Maintenance Project No. 60-90-
98-3. Approved.
9.h. Appointment to Planning Commission. The appointment of Nanci Parker,
129 East Cherry Lane, was approved.
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
11.WORKSHOP ON VARIABLE CAN RATE
Acting Community Development Director Elder said staff recommended Council
conduct a workshop to discuss a variable can rate structure and set a public
hearing for June 9�' to consider adoption of the rate structure. She introduced
Bill Worrell, Manager of the Integrated Waste Management Authority, who gave a
brief overview of the variable can rate structure. He explained the City must
achieve a 50 percent recycling rate by the year 2000 to meet the requirements of
AB 939. He said the South County Sanitary Service has provided four options
for an Arroyo Grande variable can rate (#1: customer provided waste wheeler—
Options A and B; #4: customer uses own trash cans—Options A. and B). �
Council Members discussed fhe options.�� Comments and concerns included
possible roadside dumping, the fact that Arroyo Grande has a number of large
institutions that create a large amount of trash, the opinions of the business
community about the rate structure, fines the State will levy if the City does not
meet the 50 percent requirement, the recycling rate�of other cities, the benefits
and problems with automated pickup, monitoring the Franchise Agreement,
educating the public, and the difference between wet garbage, trash
(recyclables), and greenwaste.
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It was moved by Fuller/Runels and the motion passed unanimously to hold a
Public Hearing on the Variabie Can Rate Structure at the June 9�' City Council �
Meeting. There was Councii consensus that No. 1, Options A and B, be
discussed at the Public Hearing.
11.B. WAIVER OF FEES — COPS AND KIDS FIELD DAY
Parks and Recreation Director Hernandez said staff recommended the Council
approve a 100 percent reduction in the $430 fee for renting a softball field for the
Cops and Kids Field Day to be held November 1, 1998.
� It was moved by LadylTolley and the motion passed unanimously to approve the
recommendation.
11.C. WAIVER OF FEES, ARROYO VALLEY CAR CLUB � _
Chief of Police TerBorch said staff recommended the Council approve the
request from the Arroyo Valley Car Club to waive fees for police services for the
Arroyo Grande Car Show July 25, 1998. He said the majority of the funds raised
through the car show go back into the community through donations to other
non-profit organizations, including youth-oriented groups.
It was moved by Runels/Lady and the motion passed to waive fees for police
services for the Arroyo Grande Car Show.
11.D. COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM
Parks and Recreation Director Hernandez said staff recommended the Council
establish a Community Garden program and adopt a fee of$18.00 per parcel per
six (6) months to cover cost of water usage for the pro�osed program. He said
the Parks and Recreation Commission voted on May 13 h to support the program.
He said the garden will be located befinreen the tennis courts and parking lot at
the Elm Street Community Center, there will be 30 parcels, and two parcels will .
be set aside for the Pre-School and Children in Motion Child Care Programs.
After questions of staff by the Council, it was moved by Runels/Fuller (5-0-0, with
Runels, Fuller, Tolley, Lady, and Dougall voting aye) to establish the Community
Garden Program and adopt a fee of $18 per parcel per six (6) months to cover . �
the cost of water usage. �
11 E FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT
Financial Services Director Snodgrass said staff recommended the Council
approve the budget adjustments and recommendations included in the Third- .
Quarter Budget Status�Report for Fiscal Year 1997-98. She stated the purposes
of the Third-Quarter Budget Review and gave a summary of key Third-Quarter
points. She said a summary of staff recommendations were:
• Approve recording Police Grants in separate funds. � �
� Approve additions and reductions in the Capital Improvement�Project Fund. �
• Approve Schedules A through E included in Mid-Year Budget Status Report. - ��
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. It was moved by Lady/Tolley and the motion passed unanimously to approve the
recommendations.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
(a) Mayor pougall �
(1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District — The budget will be
discussed during the first week of June; the problem with snails has not been
resolved; staff is attempting to get funding for a runoff water recycling program.
(2) Local Agency Formation Commission -- Commissioners discussed the
formation of a Los Osos/Baywood Community Services District.
(3) Quarterly meeting of seven Cities and the County — Resolutions were
adopted urging the Governor and State Legislature to oppose the phase-out of
Vehicle License Fees and regarding jurisdictional oversight by the United States �
Army Corps of Engineers.
(b) Mayor Pro Tem Lady
(1) South County Area Transit — In answer to a question from Council Member
Runels, Mayor Pro Tem Lady said there is reimbursement of $50,000 from the
County of Santa Barbara for the SCAT bus that goes to Santa Maria.
(2) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments — Members heard a report from
Caltrans; City of Arroyo Grande concerns were addressed at the May 14th
workshop.
(3) San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority — Personnel issues, the widening
of Cuesta Grade, Rideshare Dia(ysis Services privatization; grant app(ications,
and routes were discussed.
(4) RALCCO Scholarships .— Two students received recycling educational
scholarships.
(c) Council Member Fuller
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board — The Board adopted the
1998-99 budget; the Board applied for a UNOCAL Settlement Grant to develop a
Household Hazardous Waste Program; a grant has been applied for an electric
vehicle; a computerized agenda test trial is being considered; San Luis.Obispo
Council Member Dave Romero was elected the new Board president and , �
� Supervisor Mike Ryan, vice president. . �
(2) Air Pollution Control Board — The Board is studying reasons why the district
did not meet 1997 State Air Quality Standards; complaints from the public
concerning Burn Days were discussed. �
(3) Economic Vitality Board -- no report
(d) Council Member Runels �
(1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Committee — The Lopez Recreation Area reservation
system is working well; the Board approved Council Member Runels signing a
letter endorsing legislation to recycle runoff water that is now going into the
ocean.
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(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee — The final Environmental
Impact Report is in and the City of San Luis Obispo is contempiating raising the
levei of the Salinas Reservoir; comments still are being taken on the South
County Ground Water Model; the committee endorsed a proclamation regarding
"May—Water Awareness Month:'
(e) Council Member Tolley
(1) Long Range Planning Committee - No report
(2) South County Youth Coalition — The Youth Master Plan is moving ahead;
Executive Director Linda Shephard will be using a City office for a short period of
time.
(3) League of California Cities Public Safe� Committee— Council Member Tolley
will be making a presentation on June 12 regarding San Luis Obispo County's
response to domestic violence pian.
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
14. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Hunt said staff would contact Mr. Mudd, who requested a variance
for his home business, and assist him in going through the variance process.
15. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Runeis/Fuller and .the motion passed unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:15 p.m. to a Special City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 1998.
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A. K. "PETE" UGAL , MA OR
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NANCY A. D IS, CITY'CLERK
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