Minutes 2004-02-10
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2004
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Ferrara called the Regular City CounciVRedevelopment Agency meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City CounciJ: Council Members Runels, Dickens, Costello, Mayor Pro Tem Lubin,
and Mayor Ferrara were present.
RDA: Board Members RuneJs, Dickens, Costello, Vice Chair Lubin, and
Chair Ferrara were present.
City Staff. Present: City Manager Adams, City Attomey Carmel, Director of Administrative
Services Wetmore, Director of Financial Services Snodgrass, Director
of Public Works Spagnolo, Community Development Director Strong,
and Planning Intem Andrea Koch.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Members of Boy Scout Troop 26 Jed the Flag SaJute.
4. INVOCATION
Mayor/Chair Ferrara delivered the invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
S.a. Mayor's Commendation Recognizing Eddie and Dorothy EI-Helou, the Arroyo
Grande Valley Kiwanis Club, the Arroyo Grande Firefighters Association and
John and Joa~ McGrath for Contributions Received for the Village Streetlight
"Let There Be Lights" Program.
Mayor Ferrara presented Mayor's Commendation certificates to Eddie and Dorothy EI-Helou;
Bill Clark, representing Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis Club; and John and Joan McGrath in
recognition of their generous monetary contribution to the Village Streetlight .Let There Be
Lights- Program.
S.b. Proclamation Recognizing February 24, 2004 as "Spay Day USA 2004".
Mayor Ferrara presented an Honorary Proclamation to Cheryl Penkal recognizing February
24, 2004 as .Spay Day USA-.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
6.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read in Title Only
Council Member Runels moved, Council Member Costello 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.
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7. CITIZENS' INPUT. COMMENTS. AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Lubin referred to Jtem 8.b., Statement of Investment Deposits,
acknowledging and thanking Financial Services Director Snodgrass for her efforts in
protecting the City's funds through wise investments.
Mayor Pro Tern Lubin moved, and Council Member Dickens seconded the motion to approve
Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.j., with the recommended courses of action. The
motion carried on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Lubin, Dickens, Runels, Costello, and Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Approved the listing of cash disbursements for the period January 16, 2004
through January 31,2004.
8.b. Statement of Investment Deposits.
Action: Received and filed the report of current investment deposits as of January
31,2004.
8.c. Consideration of Acceptance of Audited Annual Financial. Reports.
[COUNCIURDA]
Action: Received and filed the respective Audited Annual FinanciaJ Reports for the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2003.
8.d. Consideration of Pre-tax Payroll Deduction Plan for Service Credit Purchases In
the California Pubic Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS).
Action: Adopted ResoJution No. 3733 to allow employees purchasing service credit
with CaIPERS to make such purchases on a pre-tax basis.
8.e. Consideration of Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement With International
Union of Operating Engineers for Property Located at 208 North Halcyon Road.
Action: Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the purchase and saJe
agreement with InternationaJ Union of Operating Engineers for property located at
206 North HaJcyon Road.
8.1. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
ActIon: Approved the minutes of the Regular City CounciJ Meeting of January 27,
2004 as submitted.
8.g. Consideration of Authorization to Close City Streets and Use City Property for
the Annual Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival on May 29-30, 2004; Temporary
Use Permit No. 04-001.
Action: Adopted ResoJution No. 3734 authorizing the closure of City Streets and use
of City Property for the Annual Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival, May 29-30, 2004.
8.h. Consideration of Authorization to Solicit Bids for Reservoir No. 1 Replacement
Project, PW 2003-7.
Action: 1) Approved the plans and authorized the solicitation of pUblic construction
bids for the Reservoir No. 1 Replacement Project; and, 2) Directed the Director of
Administrative Services to file a Notice of Detennlnation.
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8.1. Consideration of Renewal of Agreement with AGP Video for Cablecasting
Services.
8.J. Action: Approved the Agreement with AGP Video for cabJecasting services.
Consideration. of Designation of Agent (FEMA Reimbursement for 2003
Earthquake Damages).
ActIon: Adopted Resolution No. 3735 designating the City Manager. FinanciaJ
Services Director and the Public Works Director as the City's agents for the purpose
of requesting reimbursement for earthquake damages from the Office of Emergency
Services (OES) in December 2003 (Disaster FEMA 1505-DR).
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.a. Consideration of Appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of Views heel
Review Case No. 03-008; 363 Spanish Moss Lane
Planning Intern Koch presented the staff report and recommended the CounciJ adopt a
Resolution denying the appeal and. affirming the Planning Commission's deniaJ of Viewshed
Review Case No. 03-008.
Mayor Ferrara opened the. public hearing.
Doua Scotto, appellant, gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting his proposed project.
Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing.
CounciJ discussion was held regarding the originaJ intent and establishment of patio homes in
this Planned DeveJopment neighborhood as it relates to scale and character; that the
proposed project would be more intrusive to the neighborhood than other neighborhood
remodels; acknowJedgement of the neighborhood's past attempts to establish a
Homeowners Association; that this was not technically a view-shed issue; and whether or not
this proposal should be pursued through a Planned Development Amendment. The Council
suggested that the applicant work with staff to consider and analyze the value of a Planned
Development Amendment so that proposals of this nature could be better evaluated based .
on established codes. The Council unanimously supported the Planning Commission's
decision.
CounciJ Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DENYING THE APPEAL OF
VIEWSHED REVIEW CASE NO. 03-008, LOCATED AT 363 SPANISH MOSS, APPLIED
FOR BY DOUG AND KIM SCOTTO. Mayor Pro Tem Lubin seconded the motion, and on the
following roll-call vote:
AYES: Costello, Lubin, Dickens, Runels, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
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10. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
11.a. Consideration of Fiscal Vear 2003-2004 Mld-Vear Budaet Status Reoort.
[COUNCIURDA]
FinanciaJ Services Director Snodgrass presented the staff report and recommended the City
CounciVRedevelopment Agency Board of Directors: 1) Approve detailed budget adjustments
and recommendations; 2) Approve or deny requests for additional appropriations in the
General Fund as detailed; and, 3) Approve Schedules A through E included in the Mid-Year
Status Report.
Mayor/Chair Ferrara opened the item for public comment, and upon hearing none; he closed
the public comment period and brought the item back to the CounciVRDA Board for
consideration.
Following CounciVBoard comments, Mayor Pro TemlVice Chair Lubin moved to: 1) Approve
detailed. budget adjustments and recommendations; 2) Approve requests for additionaJ
appropriations in the GeneraJ Fund as detailed; and, 3) Approve Schedules. A through E
included in the Mid-Year Status Report. CounciVBoard Member RuneJs seconded the motion,
and on the following roll-call vote:
AVES: Lubin, Runels, Dickens, Costello, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
12. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS:
None.
13. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Lubin stated that for informational purposes, he was pleased to announce
that Diane Sheeley is empJoyed with The Credit Bureau of San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara
Counties.
CounciJ Member Costello announced that he wouJd not be present at the next reguJar
Council meeting.
Mayor Ferrara announced that William Harrer, Chairman of the City's Senior Advisory
Commission had passed away on Monday. He requested that the CounciJ adjourn the
meeting in honor and in memory of Mr. Harrer.
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15. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
16. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Lubin moved, Council Member Costello seconded, to adjourn the meeting in
honor and in memory of William Harrer. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting
was adjourned at 8:24 p.
Tony M. Ferra .
ATTEST:
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Deputy City lerklAgency Secretary
(Approved at CC Meeting J./ J. '1101 )
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