Minutes 2000-04-11
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2000
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lady called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m,
2, ROLL CALL
City Council:
X Mayor Lady
X Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara
X Council Member Runels
X Council Member Tolley
X Council Member Dickens
Staff Present:
JLjnterim City Manager/Chief of Police
X-City Attorney
X-Director of Administrative Services
_Director of Building and Fire
X-Director of Community Development
X-Director of Public Works
lL....Pirector of Parks and Recreation
X-Director of Financial Services
. 3, FLAG SALUTE
Kay Silva, representing Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #2829, led the Pledge
of Allegiance,
4, INVOCATION
Pastor Richard Harrison, TLC Christian Life Center, delivered the invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
, 5,a, PROCLAMATION - ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH
Doug Burgess, representing County of San Luis Obispo Drug and Alcohol
Services, accepted the Proclamation recognizing April 2000 as Alcohol
Awareness Month,
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5,b, PROCLAMATION - CONGRATULATING DAVID FOSTER AND THE ARROYO
GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM
Coach Foster and team members Justin Garret, David Gleason, Christopher Hays,
Christopher Frederick, Jimmy Graton, and Kenneth McDaniel accepted the
Proclamation, Team members not present, Allison Kearney, Nicole Terry, and
Sean Schmidt, were recognized,
5.c. PROCLAMATION - ARBOR DAY
Director of Parks and Recreation Hernandez accepted the Proclamation declaring
April 24, 2000 as Arbor Day in the City of Arroyo Grande and invited the Council
and public to a tree planting ceremony at Elm Street Park on April 24, 2000,
6, AGENDA REVIEW
Interim City Manager TerBorch stated that there was a memorandum from the
City Attorney regarding a Time Extension Request for Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 2207; a Staff Report dated October 14, 1997 related to Agenda Item 9,d,; and
a letter from the City of Port Hueneme regarding support of AB1939,
6,a, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES READ IN TITLE ONLY
Council Member Runels moved, Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara seconded, and the
motion passed unanimously that all resolutions and ordinances presented at the
meeting shall be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
7, PUBLIC HEARING
7,a, OPERATING FEE STUDY AND RESOLUTION
Director of Financial Services Snodgrass highlighted the staff report, She
explained that the City contracted with DMG-Maximus to conduct an operating fee
study to determine the City's cost to provide services specific to individuals or
businesses, As a result of the study, Staff recommended that the operating fees
in the Fire, Building, Planning, Engineering, and Recreation Departments be
adjusted to recover a larger portion of the City's cost to provide services,
Council and staff discussion included questions relating to the Fire Department
fees for Failed Second Inspection, Burn Permit, Excessive False Alarm, and
Fireworks Permit; confirming the ability to review certain fees independently in
the future; reviewing the fees annually in-house using the Consumer Price Index
(CPI) and an established formula; and ensuring that staff provides quality
customer service to the consumer,
Mayor Lady opened the Public Hearing,
Mike Titus, 404 Lierly Lane, expressed concern that the City subsidizes a
considerable amount of recreational activities in the Five Cities area as there are
limited facilities in surrounding areas, He asked if the City had done an adequate
study as to whether participants who live outside of the City are paying their fair
share of costs to conduct the City's Parks and Recreation programs,
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Council Member Tolley responded that the Study refers to a non-resident fee on
the Schedule of Operating Fee Recommendations,
.Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Lady closed the Public Hearing,
Council Member Tolley stated that the Council. has approved additional full-time
staff for the Fire Department and commented that the Department should be
conducting Failed Second Inspections as it is a safety issue, He suggested that
the Fire Chief look at how this program could be implemented with the existing
staff,
Following further discussion regarding the Fireworks Permit fee, there was
Council consensus to leave the fee at its current level,
Council Member Tolley moved to receive and file the User Fee-Cost Recovery
Findings, and adopt a Resolution revising operating fees in the Fire, Building,
Planning, Engineering, and Recreation Departments, with the stipulation that the
Fireworks Permit fee remain at its current amount. Council Member Runels
seconded the motion.
_Voice Vote
'LRolI Call Vote
Aye Lady
Aye Ferrara
Aye Runels
Aye Tolley
Aye Dickens
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed,
8. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
None,
9, CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara requested that Item 9.d. be pulled,
Council Member Runels moved and Council Member Tolley seconded the motion
to approve Consent Agenda Items 9,a, through 9.g, with the exception of Item
9,d" with the recommended courses of action.
a. Cash Disbursement Ratification, Approved.
b, Statement of Investment Deposits, Approved,
c. Minutes of City Council Meeting of March 28, 2000. Approved.
e, Award of Bid for Uniform Rental and Related Services. Approved,
f, Bikeway One, Paulding Middle School Bikelanes, Project No,90-98-1,
Progress Payment No, 4. Approved,
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g, Brisco Road/Halcyon Road/Route 101 Interchange Project Study Report.
Approved additional appropriation from the Transportation Fund.
_Voice Vote
LRolI Call Vote
Aye Lady
Aye Ferrara
Aye Runels
Aye Tolley
Aye Dickens
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed,
9.d. Urban Futures, Inc, Consultant Services Agreement.
Council Member Dickens distributed a letter to the Council received from Nick
Alter, 354 Corbett Canyon Road, and noted it for the record,
Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara expressed concern that this item was placed on the
Consent Agenda because it involves a large, high profile project. He stated all
phases of all projects, including the Arroyo Linda Crossroads project, should be
open and public, He asked for clarification on the status of the Specific Plan,
commented that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was in progress and
there was a Fiscal Impact Study for the project dated July 28, 1999 prepared by
the Natelson Company,
Director McCants replied that there was a Vesting Tentative Map that was
submitted as well as the Specific Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara stated that the City had not yet provided guidelines for
approval of the project which would be the General Plan Land Use policies and
the appropropriate infrastructure relative to circulation, water, and sewer. He
stated the EIR has not yet been certified, He commented that based on projects
the City has done in the past, these are fundamental steps in determining whether
the Specific Plan is something the City is going to move forward with, He said he
had no issue with Urban Futures conducting the study at the appropriate time;
however, he stated that it was premature to authorize the study now, He referred
to and commented on Tasks 1, 2, and 3 in the current Scope of Work relating to
phasing of the project/proposed land uses; and the issue of public financing and
support, which is still in question, He spoke of developing an economic analysis
which was built on the notion that land use and circulation policies come first,
He stated he did not support the timing of this study, the scope of work, and was
not ready to approve it.
Council Member Dickens stated that he agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara's
comments, He requested more information on the timing of this item.
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Mayor Lady clarified for the record the Mayor's role and responsibility for placing
items on the City Council Agenda,
Economic Development Director Sheeley explained she had been assigned this
project and had been working closely with the Community Development
Department, the Frederick family, Urban Futures, and other staff. She referred to
a City Council Agenda item dated October 14, 1997 which addressed the General
Plan Update and which projects would be excluded from the Update, She stated
that one of the projects specifically exempt from the General Plan Update was the
Arroyo Linda Crossroads Specific Plan and General Plan amendment, and staff
was moving forward based on that Council decision, Director Sheeley further
explained that the applicant was bearing the full cost of the work with the
Consultant.
There was further discussion regarding the timing of the study, .
Mayor Lady opened up the discussion for public comment.
Otis Page, 606 Myrtle, stated that the problem was that there is a fiscal impact
analysis that was prepared, He referred to an eight-page report he wrote on the
subject last September, He spoke of the assumptions made in the report that
have now changed; that he was waiting for a reply from the proponents of the
project; the firm that prepared the fiscal analysis is no longer here; issues
regarding who would fund the proposed interchange; and that he did not
understand why this was not a Public Hearing item,
Karen Harmon, 390 Mercedes, agreed with the comments made by Mr, Page; said
she had reviewed the draft Environmental Impact Report, and that it should be
reviewed and certified before moving forward,
Mike Titus, 404 Lierly, shared concerns of the previous speakers, He said the
Planning Commission did not finish the review of the Environmental Impact
Report; and that until the City defines and agrees to the land use for adjoining
property and the impact on circulation, it seems that the proposed Study is
premature regardless of who is paying for it.
Nanci Parker, 1127 Vard Loomis Lane, referred to Task #5, Financial Impact and
Project Revenue Projections, and clarified that the Planning Commission had not
addressed the previous financial impact report,
C,Z. Brown, 350 Old Ranch Road, stated there was no reference to the Arroyo
Linda Crossroads project or the Frederick property on the Agenda,
Leslie Kight, 274 N, Elm Street, stated it did not appear wise to make decisions
without having financial plans and understanding what economics are being
looked at before moving forward on a project, He stated that the number one
consideration should be safety of the public as it relates to traffic flow,
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Richard DeBlauw, 744 Alta Vista Way, spoke in favor of having an economic
impact analysis conducted so the Council can use all the information it can get
when considering property in and around the City,
Mayor Lady closed the public comments and brought the discussion back to the
Council,
After considerable discussion between the Consultant and the Council relating to
the timing of conducting a Feasibility Study, Council Member Tolley moved to
approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. in regard to
the Arroyo Linda Crossroads Project, Council Member Runels seconded the
motion,
Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara requested an amendment to the motion to approve the
Consultant Services Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc, with the stipulation that
in the analysis of the fiscal viability of the project that the Consultant rely on the
existing land use policies and Development Code in formulating fiscal viability
and conclusions,
Council Member Tolley asked the Consultant for clarification of what information
the Consultant would be using for the study,
Mr, Harding replied that they would only operate with the City's existing General
Plan poli~ies and directions in place, unless the Council directed otherwise,
Council Member Tolley said he did not want to amend his motion and restated his
motion to approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc, in
regard to the Arroyo Linda Crossroads project. Council Member Runels
seconded the motion,
_Voice Vote
LRolI Call Vote
Aye Lady
No Ferrara
Aye Runels
Aye Tolley
No Dickens
There being 3 A YES and 2 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None,
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXCEPTION TO TRAFFIC STUDY REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-012
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Council Member Tolley declared a potential conflict of interest and stepped down
from the dais,
Director of Community Development McCants highlighted the staff report, He
explained that the applicant requested an exception to the requirement for a
traffic study related to their proposed project, a 19,910 square foot, two-story
office building, located at 1086 Grand Avenue,
Mayor Lady opened up the discussion for public comment.
GiI Willows, 1490 Hillcrest, explained that there were two separate parcels, one of
which he owned, He explained the ownership history of the two parcels, He
explained that one project is being proposed instead of two individual projects,
He requested the Council grant an exception to the traffic study requirement.
Duane DeBlauw, 411 EI Camino Real, gave an update of the proposed project and
stated that the project has been held up by the City. He displayed a rendering of
the project and said it would be a benefit to the City, He commented that they
could build two separate projects that fall under the traffic requirements resulting
in 40 peak hour trips versus one project that results in 46 peak hcSur trips, He
requested the Council grant an exception to the traffic study requirement.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Lady brought the discussion back to the
Council,
Council Member' Dickens asked how long it would take to complete a traffic
study.
Director McCants replied that the City would issue a Request For Proposals and
the process usually takes about 90 days,
Council and staff discussion included establishing mitigation measures such as
alternative work schedules/hours to reduce peak hour trips,
Mr. DeBlauw stated they would be open to working with staff to identify different
uses of transportation to r~duce peak hour trips.
Mr, Willows commented that the existing business generates six peak hour trips,
Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara stated that a Level of Service policy was just put in place
and he would rather not make an exception, He encouraged the applicant work at
identifying various work programs, such as telecommuting; van pools; and bike
racks which would have a cumulative effect in reducing traffic,
There was further discussion about the number of proposed tenants for the
project and potential lease language,
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Mr. DeBlauw replied that they would be willing to work with staff to identify
measures to reduce the number of trips.
Council Member Dickens moved to direct the applicant to work with the
Community Development Department to identify alternatives to reduce the
number of peak hour trips from this particular project and bring it back to the
Planning Commission for review.
There was discussion and clarification regarding the intent of the motion,
Council Member Dickens stated that he believed the applicant was close to
meeting the standards if they provided methods to encourage alternative modes
of transportation, He stated that he was not suggesting an exception to the traffic
study requirement.
After clarifying that the intent of the motion was to deny the request and to direct
the applicant to work with staff to identify measures to bring the peak hour trips
down to within the scope' of the Level of Service policy, and return to the
Planning Commission, Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara seconded the motion,
_Voice Vote
LRolI Call Vote
Aye Lady
Aye Ferrara
Aye Runels
Absent Tolley
Aye Dickens
There being 4 AYES, 0 NOES, and 1 ABSENT, the motion is hereby declared to be
passed,
Council Member Tolley returned to the dais.
Mayor Lady called a five-minute break at 9:20 p,m. The Council reconvened at
9:25 pm,
Mayor Lady requested the Council consider Agenda Item 11,c, before it moved on
to Agenda Item 11.b, The Council concurred,
11,c, FAIR OAKS AVENUENALLEY ROAD; REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Director of Public Works Spagnolo highlighted the staff report, He explained that
a letter was received from a student at Arroyo' Grande High School requesting
that a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Valley
Road. The Traffic Commission considered the request and directed staff to
prepare a traffic signal warrant study based on the CalTrans signal criteria, Based
on the study, the Traffic Commission determined that a traffic signal was
warranted,
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Mayor Lady opened the discussion for public comment.
Joey Morales, 170 S, 6th Street, Grover Beach, spoke in favor of installing traffic
signals at Fair Oaks Avenue and Valley Road and read his letter of support into
the record,
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Lady brought the discussion back to the
Council.
Council Member Runels commented that when the construction started on the
Clark Center for Performing Arts, the High School rerouted its student parking
resulting in an increase of traffic in the area, He stated when the Clark Center is
finished, there would be even more justification for a signal at this location. He
spoke in favor of including the signals in the Capital Improvement Program.
Council Member Dickens asked questions relating to traffic and pedestrian
counts, and asked for clarification that putting signals in would address safety
issues,
Director Spagnolo responded that traffic signals provide clearer direction on
vehicle and pedestrian right-of-way,
Further Council and staff discussion included: 1) that this intersection has been
identified for signalization as part of the Traffic Signal Impact Fees and that there
were sufficient funds to address other intersections identified for signalization; 2)
agreement that there would be increased usage and traffic at this intersection; 3)
coordinating this project with the Fair OaksNalley Road improvement project;
and 4) applauding Joey Morales for his efforts,
Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara moved to 1) accept the Traffic Commission's
recommendation that a 3-way traffic signal at the intersection of Fair Oaks
Avenue and Valley Road is warranted; and 2) directed staff to include the
installation of a 3-way traffic signal for the above intersection in the FY 2000-01
Capital Improvement Program, Council Member Dickens seconded the motion,
_Voice Vote
lLRolI Call Vote
Aye Lady
Aye Ferrara
Aye Runels
Aye Tolley
Aye Dickens
There being 5 A YES, and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
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11,b, AUTHORIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE THE DRAFT EL CAMPO ROAD/ROUTE
101 INTERCHANGE PROJECT STUDY REPORT
Director of Public Works Spagnolo highlighted the staff report. He stated that
staff recommended the Council 1 ) authorize the distribution of the draft EI Campo
Road/Route 101 Project Study Report (PSR) for a 45-day public comment period;
and 2) direct staff to return to the Council with a summary of public comments,
and make any modifications deemed necessary or appropriate,
Council Member Dickens made the following comments: 1) asked for clarification
on the existing level of service at the "at-grade" intersection; 2) the fact that the
draft report appears to recommend Alternative 1 on page 4; 3) a misleading
statement in the report that the new interchange will be located atEI Campo
Road/Route 101 needs to be clarified; 4) referring to Funding and Scheduling on
page 19, the statement "the project is currently proposed for local funding" needs
to be clarified; 5) referring to page 5, last paragraph, which discusses the existing
utilities within the project area and are referred to on an attachment; however, the
utilities are not identified on the attached exhibits; 6) referring to page 7, first
paragraph, concerning access to local business; needs clarification on whether it
refers to existing or proposed businesses; 7) referring to page 8, second
paragraph, Need and Purpose, does not follow logic that suggests an EI Campo
interchange is necessary due to the growth within the City; 8) referring to page 9,
regarding the closure of the southbound on-ramp from Traffic Way, he asked
what effect Alternative 1 has on the necessity of closing the ramp; and 9)
commented on the cost difference of approximately $8 million between
Alternatives 1 and 3,
Director Spagnolo explained that it was not the intent of the document to
recommend any particular project alternative; he stated there were three project
alternatives and a no-build alternative. He explained that local funding meant the'
funds would be from the local transportation agency, which is SLOCOG, In
response to the proposal to close the southbound on-ramp from Traffic Way,
Director Spagnolo said this was in an effort to provide the spacing necessary
between intersections, which is required by CalTrans, CalTrans also wants to get
away from having on-ramps that enter. the number one lane onto the freeway,
Director Spagnolo also addressed the cost differences of the projects,
Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara agreed that it would be much more clear if the
recommendation statement on page 4 was restated that the report was not
making any recommendation; the report states that there are three alternatives
that would cause the intersection to be built in some configuration in the "vicinity
of' or "in the area of' EI Campo/Route 101, and there is a no-build alternative,
Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara asked for clarification that Alternative 2 would be the best
environmental alternative; whether Alternative 2 would require the closing of the
southbound Traffic Way on-ramp; and what if the City did not want to close the
ramp.
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Director Spagnolo responded Alternative 2 was the best environmental
alternative; the report did not address closing the ramp in Alternative 2; however,
a recommendation could be made to CalTrans for a optional design exception if
the City wanted to keep the southbound Traffic Way on-ramp open,
The following members of the public spoke on the matter expressing concerns
that the interchange was directly related to the Arroyo Linda project which was
not yet approved, and how the interchange was going to be funded: Otis Page,
606 Myrtle; Karen Harmon, 390 Mercedes Lane; Mike Titus, 404 Lierly Lane; Leslie
Kight, 274 N. Elm Street; and C.Z, Brown, 350 Old Ranch Road,
Council discussion included requesting clarification in the report about the
funding mechanisms,
Council Member Dickens referred to a letter dated December 21, 1999 from the
, planning team of the Arroyo Linda Crossroads project and read an excerpt that
stated the Arroyo Linda Planning Team anticipates finalizing the financial plan
early next year to fund the interchange improvements; and a statement that
indicates the two primary purposes of locating the interchange at EI Campo Road
is to directly serve the Arroyo Linda project and to provide better access from the
northwest Nipomo area to Highway 101 and the City of Arroyo Grande. He stated
that the report needs to clarify the recommendation language, and clarify the
funding issue before the report goes out for public review, He suggested
bringing a revised draft report back in 30 days for Council review,
Mayor Pro Tern Ferrara restated he would like to see the language in the
introductory recommendation, and the funding issue clarified in the report before
distributing it for public review.
Mayor Lady suggested that staff contact representatives of Arroyo Linda to
receive clarification on where they stand on providing funding for a proposed
interchange. He stated that the information could then be reflected in the PSR,
There was Council consensus to direct staff to make the appropriate revisions to
the draft PSR based on the comments received and bring it back in 30 days for
Council review before approving it for public circulation,
11.d. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING NELSON GREEN SPACE
Director of Parks and Recreation Hernandez highlighted the staff report, He
explained that the property was accepted by the City in 1985 to be the future site
of a Civic Center. Since that time, a number of the parcels have been leased to
the South County Historical Society and is no longer feasible for a Civic Center
Site, The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that as part of the
General Plan Update, the site be rezoned from "Public Facilities - Civic Center" to
"Neighborhood Park",
Council Member Dickens asked if there were any preconceived ideas for park
amenities if it was redesignated to Neighborhood Park,
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Director Hernandez responded the intention was to leave the area as open as
possible with only green space. He stated there is an existing picnic table and
barbeque, and another picnic table has been ordered; however, there are no
plans to add any other amenities.
Mayor Lady opened up the discussion for public comments,
John Keen, 298 N, Elm, spoke in opposition to changing the land use designation
to Neighborhood Park, He stated this was the second piece of land that was
acquired by the City for a future City Hall. He said he did not object to using the
area as a park; however, he said the City should retain the designation of Public
Facilities. He also addressed the issue of the existing leases of some of the
parcels,
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Lady brought the discussion back to the
Council,
Council comments and discussion included: 1) retaining the current land use
designation and continuing use of the property as a park; 2) a suggestion to
convert the area to a community garden; 3) and a suggestion to officially
designate a name for the open space.
Council Member Tolley moved to deny the Parks and Recreation Commission's
recommendation and leave the Nelson Green Space as a Public Facility-Civic
Center site and to designate the open space as "Village Park", Mayor Lady
seconded the motion.
Council Member Dickens suggested that the issue of renaming the open space
should receive public input.
Council Member Tolley amended his motion to deny the Parks and Recreation
Commission's recommendation and leave the Nelson Green Space as a Public
Facility-Civic Center site and direct staff to agendize the issue of giving the park a
name on a future agenda, Council Member Dickens seconded the motion,
_Voice Vote
]LRolI Call Vote
Aye Lady
Aye Ferrara
Aye Runels
Aye Tolley
Aye Dickens
There being 5 A YES, and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
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11.e. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WORKSHOPS
Staff recommended: 1) Council select April 17, or April 19, 2000 as the date for a
workshop to discuss the General Plan Amendment requests which are
annexations or conversions from agriculture and which are not currently
reflected in the Draft General Plan Land Use Element; and 2) direct the Planning
Commission to hold a workshop to discuss the scope of the issues to be
included in the Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Update,
Council discussed whether or not the Planning Commission should be the forum
for considering the disposition of the General Plan Amendments first so that it
could make recommendations to the Council; whether to split the list of requests
into smaller groups for consideration over more than one meeting; and whether
to set a workshop to discuss setting policy guidelines,
Interim City Manager TerBorch suggested that staff put together .a plan to split
the list of General Plan Amendment requests for Council's review over more than
one meeting,
After discussion on how to proceed, there was Council consensus to not meet on
April 17th or April 19th in order to provide more adequate notification to the public;
to set a City Council workshop date of May 15, 2000 at 6:00 p,m,; and to direct the
Planning Commission to hold a workshop to discuss the scope of the issues to
be included in the Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Update.
12, COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
. Council Member Tolley reported that the Director of CalTrans would be in San
Luis Obispo for a reception on Thursday, April 13th and he would try to attend
to represent the City.
. Council Member Dickens reported that he attended the SCAT meeting where
the Council's recommendations regarding marketing strategies for the trolley
was discussed, He distributed to Council the staff report with the Coastal
Cruiser Marketing Plan,
. Mayor Pro Tem Ferrara requested a Closed Session be scheduled to discuss
personnel issues,
. Council Member Runels gave an update on the Santa Maria groundwater
litigation case,
13, STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
. Interim City Manager TerBorch reported that there were at least two members
who would not be available for the next regular Council meeting,
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Following discussion, Council Member Runels moved, Council Member Tolley
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to cancel the City Council
meeting of April 25, 2000,
. Interim City Manager TerBorch reported he met with Consultant Steve Harding
to set the Agenda for the May 4, 2000 Redevelopment Agency meeting.
. Interim City Manager requested direction on the request from the City of Port .
Hueneme regarding AB1939, There was Council consensus to send a letter of
support for AB1939,
. Interim City Manager TerBorch gave an update of 58402,
14, ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Tolley moved, Council Member Dickens seconded, and the
motion passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
Time: 11 :21 p.m.
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