Minutes 2002-11-26
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26,2002
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lady called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Dickens, Ferrara, Lubin, Mayor Pro Tem
Runels, and Mayor Lady were present.
City Staff Present: City Manager Adams, City Attorney Carmel, Director of
Administrative Services Wetmore, Director of Public Works
Spagnolo, Director of Financial Services Snodgrass, and
Director of Community Development Strong.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Gordon Hall and Alvin Evenson, representing American Legion Post No. 136, led the
Flag Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Jean Bowser, Bahai Faith, delivered the invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
S.a. Presentations by Mayor Lady - Certificates of Appreciation to Outgoing
Commission, Board, and Committee Members.
Mayor Lady presented Certificates of Appreciation to Jim Guthrie, Bruce Lewis, Kirk
Scott, Chet Kielan, and Marilynn Fairbanks for their service to the City of Arroyo
Grande. Mayor Lady acknowledged Mark Clark's service on the Downtown Parking
Advisory Board as he was not present to accept his Certificate.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
6.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read in Title Only
Council Member Dickens moved, Council Member 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. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS. AND SUGGESTIONS
Gordon Hall and Alvin Evenson, representing American Legion Post No.136, gave an
overview of the organization's recent activities and donations to the community.
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S. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Dickens requested Item 8.m. be pulled for a separate roll-call vote
due to a potential conflict of interest. Mayor Pro Tem Runels requested Item 8.j. be
pulled for discussion. Council Member Lubin requested Item 8.0. be pulled for a
separate roll-call vote due to a potential conflict of interest.
Council Member Ferrara moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Runels seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.n., with the exception of Items 8.j. and
8.m., with the recommended courses of action:
S.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Approved the listings of cash disbursements for the period November
1, 2002 through November 15, 2002.
S.b. Consideration of Cash Flow Analysis/Approval of Interfund Advance
from the Water Facility Fund.
Action: Received and filed the October 2002 cash report and approve the
interfund advance from the Water Facility Fund to cover cash deficits in other
funds at September 30, 2002.
S.c. Consideration to Adjustment to Employee Medical Insurance Benefits.
Action: Adopted Resolutions amending City Participation in the CalPERS
medical insurance program.
S.d. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and
Regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting of November 12, 2002
as submitted.
S.e. Consideration of Participation in the FY 2002-03 California Law
Enforcement Equipment Purchase (CLEEP) Program.
Action: Approved the expenditure of $17,700 as authorized by the State for
acquisition of enhanced technology and other equipment under the FY 2002-
03 California Law Enforcement Equipment Purchase (CLEEP) Program.
S.f. Consideration of Street Name Change: Robles Road to Robles Place.
Action: Adopted Resolution approving the street name change for the upper
segment of Robles Road to Robles Place.
S.g. Consideration of Authorization to Solicit Proposals for Street Sweeping
Services.
Action: Authorized the solicitation of proposals for street sweeping services.
S.h. Consideration to Award Contract for the Rodeo Drive Traffic Calming
Project, PW 2002-07.
Action: 1) Awarded a construction contract for the Rodeo Drive Traffic
Calming Project to Papich Construction Company in the amount of
$45,438.80; 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders not to
exceed the contingency of $4,543.88 for use only if needed for unanticipated
costs during the construction phase of the project; and, 3) Transfered funds
from Project 5651 - "Streetlight at Old Ranch Road/West Branch Street" to the
Rodeo Drive Traffic Calming Project to cover project contingencies.
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8.i. Consideration of Approval of Final Parcel Map AG 02-0235; 1171 Sunset
Drive.
Action: Approved Final Parcel Map AG 02-0235 subdividing approximately
0.40 acres into two (2) residential lots on Sunset Drive approximately 250 feet
east of Elm Street.
8.k. Consideration of Employment Agreement: City Manager.
Action: Approved Employment Agreement between the City of Arroyo Grande
and Steven Adams.
8.1. Consideration of Cancellation of December 24, 2002 City Council
Meeting.
Action: Canceled the regularly scheduled Council meeting of December 24,
2002.
8.n. Consideration of a Program Supplement Agreement with Caltrans for the
East Grand Avenue - Phase III, Elm Street to Oak Park Boulevard, Capital
Improvement Project.
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Program
Supplement Agreement No. 850 with Caltrans; and 2) Di~ect the Director of
Administrative Services to submit the executed Program Supplement
Agreement No. 850 and authorizing Resolution to Caltrans.
AYES: Ferrara, Runels, Dickens, Lubin, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
8.j. Consideration of Authorization for Contractual Services for Tree
Trimming on Branch Mill Road.
Recommended Action: Authorize an appropriation of $2,500 to be used for
tree trimming services on Branch Mill Road.
Mayor Pro Tem Runels recommended that any tree removal or trimming be
coordinated with the Branch Mill Road improvement project as a cost savings
measure. Director Spagnolo indicated that although the plans have not been started,
staff would try to determine which trees would be affected by the project and have
them removed, if appropriate.
AYES: Runels, Ferrara, Dickens, Lubin, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
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8.m. Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of Arroyo Grande from
General Agriculture (AG) to Agricultural Preserve (AP) fora 3.42 Acre
Parcel Located at 871 East Cherry Avenue; Development Code
Amendment 02-003; Applicant: Gordon F, Dixson Trust.
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Runels moved, and Council Member Lubin seconded the motion to
adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of Arroyo Grande; Development Code
Amendment 02-003, applied for by the Gordon F. Dixson Trust, and on the following
roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Runels, Lubin, Ferrara, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dickens
There being 4 AYES, 0 NOES, and 1 ABSENT, the motion is hereby declared to be
passed.
8.0. Consideration of Approval of Declaration of Annexation.
Recommended Action: Approve the Declaration of Annexation making Lots
2, 3, and 4 of AGPL 01-052 subject to the Rancho Grande Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions ("CC&R's") recorded on December 17, 1986.
Council Member Ferrara moved, and Mayor Pro Runels seconded the motion to
approve the Declaration of Annexation making Lots 2, 3, and 4 of AGPL 01-052
subject to the Rancho Grande Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions recorded on
December 17, 1986, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Ferrara, Runels, Dickens, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lubin
There being 4 AYES, 0 NOES, and 1 ABSENT, the motion is hereby declared to be
passed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
9.a. Consideration of Request for Amendment to Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity -Beach Cities Cab Co., Inc.
Director of Administrative Services Wetmore presented the staff report and noted that
the applicant, Jeff Goldenberg, was in the audience. Staff recommended the Council
adopt a Resolution approving an amendment to Beach Cities Cab Company's
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to allow a maximum of ten (10)
taxicabs to operate within the City limits, subject to full compliance with all conditions
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of approval and requirements of Chapter 5.72 of Title 5 of the Arroyo rande
Municipal Code.
Mayor Lady opened the Public Hearing, and upon hearing no comments, clo ed the
Public Hearing.
Council Member Lubin moved to adopt a Resolution approving an A ended
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued to "Beach Citi sCab
Company, Inc.", Jeff Goldenberg, Owner; seconded by Council Member Ferr a, and
on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Lubin, Ferrara, Runels, Dickens, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passe
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Consideration of Extension of Agreement with AGP Vi for
Cablecasting Services and City Government Cable Channel Pollc .
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council
approve an extension of the Agreement with AGP Video for cablecasting ervices
and approve the proposed City Government Cable Channel Policy. He n ed that
the Council had received supplemental information dated November 26, 2 with a
revised version of the Government Cable Channel Policy.
Council discussion and comments followed. During discussion, the Council
minor modifications to the policy which included a revision to A.9. to read, " grams
on general community events not sponsored or co-sponsored by the City may be
cablecast if approved by the City Council."; and a revision to E.2. to read" blecast
of City Counciil candidate debates and forums shall be cablecast a minimu of three
times a day up until the day of the City Council election."
Mayor Lady opened up the item for public comment.
Steve Mathieu, co-owner, AGP Video, spoke in support of the Professional ervices
Agreement, although he commented that the contract costs are 15% be w what
other agencies in the County are paying AGP Video; and he provided c mments
regarding the proposed Cable Channel Policy.
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Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Lady brought the item back to Cou cil for
consideration.
Council Member Dickens moved to approve an extension of the agreement wi AGP
Video for cablecasting services and approve the proposed City Govemment Cable
Channel Policy, as amended. Council Member Ferrara seconded the motion, nd on
the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Dickens, Ferrara, Runels, Lubin, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be pass
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
a. MAYOR MICHAEL LADY
(1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCS ). Met
11/6 in Closed Session regarding property acquisition; in Open ssion,
discussed the brine disposal plan and permitting revisions; di ussed
some budget items; and discussed a future tour of Cal Po's co-
generation facility.
(2) Other. None.
b. MAYOR PRO TEM THOMAS A. RUNELS
(1) Zone 3 Advisory Board. Provided update on Lopez Dam
. remediation project; studying fluoridation of Lopez water; Ocean
to reorganize Zone 3 boundaries, however, no action will be ta
after the remediation project is complete.
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). No re rt.
(3) Other. Attended 11/20 SSLOCSD meeting; Budget was adopt airport
acquisition was discussed again; Sphere of Influence was di ussed;
discussion held regarding chlorine contact chamber being exe pt from
County building permit regulations; and discussion regarding otential
change in bio-solids land applications.
c. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS
(1) Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC). No report.
(2) South County Youth Coalition. No report.
(3) Other. None.
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d. COUNCIL MEMBER TONY M. FERRARA
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). Me 11/13,
shared article written by Arroyo Grande High School student Nico Miller
which was published in the AGHS Altair newsletter. IWMA Bo d sent
congratulatory letter to Nicole Miller. Reported that a grant was ecently
awarded to AGHS for its on-campus recycling program.
(2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). Met 11/13, discuss items
related to the various APCD programs; looked at budget realign nt and
advertisements for public outreach associated with the burn rule.
(3) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo R ional
Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA). Continued discussion on the
State HCD's housing mandate. Serving on housing committee/t skforce
for SLOCOG to come up with strategies to address the propos 18,035
new housing units assigned to San Luis Obispo County and also ddress
the regional allocations.
(4) Other. None.
e. COUNCIL MEMBER SANDY LUBIN
(1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). No report.
(2) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). Met 10/23; Presentation iven by
Jonelle Norton to give a briefing on the Atascadero Main Street ram;
presentation by Stafford & McCarty who reported statistics r arding
available office, industrial, and retail commercial real estate spac in San
Luis Obispo County; the EVC is creating a housing t skforce
subcommittee which will begin meeting in January; and PG&E p sented
a $5,000 grant to the EVC. Met 11/20; Presentation by Centr I Coast
Fisheries to discuss issues facing the fishing industry such as lack of
product availability; PG&E presented a $10,000 grant to the VC; in
January there will be a presentation on healthcare issues.
(3) Other. None.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
16. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Adams referred to information provided to the City Council y Chief
TerBorch regarding the latest efforts of Leave Our Community Assets Local OCAL)
Coalition regarding the State Budget.
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17. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45. p.m.
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Tony M. F ara, Mayor
ATTEST:
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re, Director of Administrative Servicesl
Deputy City Clerk
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