Minutes 1997-03-27
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CITY COUNCILS OF
ARROYO GRANDE, GROVER BEACH, PISMO BEACH
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, March 27, 1997, 7:00 p.m.
Ramona Garden Park Center, 933 Ramona Avenue
Grover Beach, California
CALL TO ORDER - WELCOMING COMMENTS BY MAYOR REED
The City Councils of the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Pismo Beach
met for a Special Joint Session at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Robert Reed of Grover
Beach presiding and making welcoming comments.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Third District Supervisor Peg Pinard led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
Representing the City of Grover Beach with Mayor Reed were Mayor Pro Tern Dee
Santos and Council Members Ron Amoldsen, Gene Gates, and Peter Keith. From the
City of Pismo Beach were Mayor John Brown, Mayor Pro Tern Marian Mellow, and
Council Members Hal Halldin, Bill Rabenaldt, and Mary Ann Reiss. Arroyo Grande
representatives were Mayor A. K. .Pete- Dougall, Mayor Pro Tern Michael Lady, and
Council Members Michael Fuller, Thomas A. Runels, and Steve Tolley. Staff
members present were City Managers John Bahorski, Grover Beach; Michael Fuson,
Pismo Beach, and Robert L. Hunt, Arroyo Grande; Chief of Police Ernie KIevesahl,
Grover Beach, and Director of Building and Fire Terry Fibich, Arroyo Grande, and Fire
Battalion Chief Dan Orr and Public Services Director Dennis Delzeit. Pismo Beach.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reed invited the public to speak to the Council on items of interest within the
jurisdiction of the Councils and not on the agenda.
John A. Wysong of 1660 Brighton Avenue, Grover Beach, requested the Cities work
together to improve traffic flow on Oak Park Boulevard by redesigning the signals and
turning lanes on the bridge at Highway 101.
Supervisor Pinard told the Councils she would like to be educated about issues in the
cities and would welcome invitations to speak.
Peggy Wilson of the Animal News Network said she would speak at Agenda Item 4.
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1. Automatic Aid Agreements for Fire Services - Presentation by Pismo Beach City
Manager Fuson, who said under an automatic aid program, the four (including Oceano I
Community Service District) agencies agree that for certain designated types of
incidents, units from neighboring agencies will respond immediately upon notification
from the jurisdiction where the incident has occurred. He said this provides for a
much more timely response to designated incidents, a higher degree of assurance in
knowing what resources will be available, and an improved level of service to the
communities.
Mr. Fuson said the proposed resolution would do the following:
. There would be a review of the current status of fire aid agreements among and
between the cities and the Oceano Community Services District undertaken by staffs
of the three cities.
. Staffs would prepare a report on the current status of said aid agreements and a
proposal for changes to current aid agreements to enhance fire suppression services
for presentation to the governing boards of the affected agencies.
. The Board of Directors of the Oceano Community Services District would be asked
to authorize participation in this effort by appropriate District staff members.
Council Members asked questions of staff and made comments. Mayor Brown of
Pismo Beach suggested what was needed was one fire service for all four entities.
After further discussion, it was moved by Pismo Beach Council Member Rabenaldt
and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mellow to adopt Joint Resolution No. 97-1 of the
City Councils of the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Pismo Beach. Voting
aye on a roll call vote were Pismo Beach Mayor Brown, Mayor Pro Tern Mellow, and
Council Members Rabenaldt, Reiss, and Halldin.
Making the motion to adopt the- resolution from Grover Beach was Council Member
Keith, who was seconded by Council Member Gates. Voting aye on a roll call vote
were Grover Beach Mayor Reed, Mayor Pro Tern Santos, and Council Members Keith,
Gates, and Arnoldsen.
Making the motion to a~opt the resolution from Arroyo Grande was Mayor Pro Tern
Lady, who was seconded by Council Member Fuller. Voting aye on a roll call vote
were Mayor Dougall, Mayor Pro Tern Lady, and Council Members Tolley, Runels, and
Fuller.
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2. PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES IN
THE THREE COMMUNITIES - Report by Grover Beach City Manager John Bahorski,
who gave a history of parks and recreation services in the three cities since the State
property tax shift that occurred in 1992/93 and resulted in less funding. He referred to
a matrix of recreation services provided by the three cities in the South County and
said there appear to be numerous programs being offered and little duplication of
services and programs. He said, however, all cities are attempting to develop new
recreation programs for unmet recreation needs of teens and youth. He requested
that a resolution be adopted that seeks to further promote cooperative ventures
among the Recreation Departments and agrees to coordinate future recreation
services. He said the proposed resolution would do the following:
. Reduce event costs by spreading the fixed costs of the event over numerous
agencies.
. Keep recreation entities from competing for the same client base.
. Unify the provision of recreation services without consolidation.
Mr. Bahorski said the resolution does not bind the cities in any manner, rather, it
promotes communication and cooperation among the Recreation Departments.
Council Members asked questions of staff and made comments.
Bill Couch. chair of the Pismo Beach Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee,
said there should be an elimination of duplication of programs and activities like a
large weekend 10Kilometer Run. He said an event calendar should be set up.
Pismo Beach Council Member Reiss made a motion to adopt Joint Resolution No. 97-
2 of the City Councils of the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Pismo Beach
Supporting Cooperative Efforts in Provision of Recreation and Agreeing to Jointly
Consult with the Neighboring Cities When New Recreation Programs or Services Are
Developed. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mellow. Voting aye on a
roll call vote were Mayor Brown, Mayor Pro Tern Mellow, and Council Members
Halldin, Rabenaldt, and Reiss.
Grover Beach Mayor Pro Tem Santos made a motion to adopt the joint resolution. and
the motion was seconded by Council Member Gates. Voting aye on a roll call vote
were Mayor Reed, Mayor Pro T em Santos. and Council Members Gates. Amoldsen.
and Keith..
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Arroyo Grande Mayor Dougall said there should be some financial measuring device
so there would be equity for the City of Arroyo Grande. Council Member Aabenaldt of
Pismo Beach said all three cities want cost savings. The joint resolution was
amended to add a new paragraph and it was accepted as amended by Grover Beach
and Pismo Beach. The new paragraph will read as follows:
''WHEREAS, the staffs of the respective cities will return on a biannual basis with a
report to their Councils outlining the costs and impacts of the cooperative ventures;
and"
Arroyo Grande Mayor Pro Tern Lady made a motion to adopt the amended joint
resolution and the motion was seconded by Council Member Tolley. Voting aye in a
roll call vote were Mayor Dougall, Pro Tern Lady, and Council Members Tolley,
Runels, and Fuller.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
3. Youth Master Plan - Presentation by Arroyo Grande City Manager Bob Hunt.
Mr. Hunt said this item was directly related to the previous agenda item. He said in
Arroyo Grande the South County Youth Coalition is considering a Youth Master Plan
to develop a supportive environment for our youth. He said the goal of the pJan is to
provide safe, healthy, and nurturing experiences that support young people in
becoming responsible and contributing members of their community. He said the
development of such a plan and a fundamental shift in municipal priorities was
advocated by the California League of Cities with adoption of its Policy Statement on
Investment in Youth in 1995, which established the following principals:
.Each community should develop a plan that creates an environment where children
can grow and develop in secure and supportive families and neighborhoods.
.Community leaders should -mobilize to develop support systems for children and
families built on collaboration between parents, children, schools, libraries, businesses,
churches, recreation providers, law enforcement, and others. Locally elected officials
must take a leadership role in this effort.
.Youth and children1s programs are essential services and must be given priority
along with public health and safety.
Council Member Tolley gave an overview of the Youth Master Plan concept and said
some of the keys to making it work are getting the youth involved, identifying a lead
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(steering) committee, involving someone from each City Council on a continuing basis,
identifying goals and objectives, and involving business, education, parents, health
agencies, and recreation. He said what is needed next is for all City Councils to buy
into the concept.
Council Members discussed Youth Master Plans from the Cities of Ojai and Santa
Clarita and said they thought the concept was a good one.
Ms. Wilson of the Animal News Network said one good youth program she knew
about utilizes and focuses on the care of animals.
Supervisor Pinard told about the START program for kids in San Luis Obispo. Mayor
Reed asked her about discretionary funds for youth programs. She said her
discretionary funds have to be used in the three cities and Oceano and the County's
job is to meet the needs of the people as they develop.
RECESS - The joint meeting was reces$ed at 8:40 p.m. for 10 minutes.
4. Status Recort on Animal Control Contract - Presentation by Grover Beach Police
Chief Ernie KJevesahl, who said there was general dissatisfaction with the quality of
services provided as well as the level of services provided for the monies expended by
the cities. The said the question of level of services provided for monies expended
involved the cost of the cities' contracts as well as funds received by the County
through licensing, animal recovery and releases, etc. He described a meeting of City
representatives with Cathy LeMoine, Administrative Services Officer in charge of
Animal Services Division, and Tom Maier, Ph.D., Director of Community Health
Services. Chief Klevesahl said on March 19th the police chiefs of the seven
municipalities in San Luis Obispo County and the Sheriff met regarding animal control
services. He said most issues involved attitude of the Animal Control Services
personnel. He listed three alternatives available to the three cities regarding animal
control services, as follows:
. Based upon current agreed performance measures, maintain existing contracts and
t monitor for effectiveness.
. Increase levels of service to full service contracts covering all animal control
incidents. However, prior to doing such, agree on specific performance measures.
. The three South County cities, through a formal agreement, provide animal control
services. While the level of services would undoubtedly be better, preliminary
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information indicates that the cost for such a program will be substantially more than
what the cities currently payor would pay under full contract services from the County.
However, exact costs are not yet available and staff continues to obtain the necessary
information for comparative analysis.
Chief Klevesahl said performance standards would be included in the new animal
services contracts which could then be evaluated by both the Department of Animal
Regulation and contracting cities. He said the police chiefs recommended monitoring
the contracts for one year to see if there is an improvement.
Council Members asked questions and discussed the options offered. There was
consensus to follow the police chiefs. recommendation.
Ms. Wilson told the Councils the way to have fewer animal control problems is to
have fewer animals. She discussed the successful spay/neuter program in the South
County and attributed this to the work of CCAPS, a volunteer program. She said San
Luis Obispo County is known for its successful animal control program. She said 20
years ago 18,000 animals were being euthanized each year and now that number has
been reduced by 80 percent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reed commended all the Council Members for attending the meeting and
providing the input. Council Member Gates said the Pismo Beach Police Oepartment
was accepting donations to pay for its Police Dog. Council Member Santos invited all
the Council Members to participate in the Grover Beach Christmas Parade.
It was moved by Arroyo Grande Mayor Pro Tern Lady and seconded by Council
Member Runels to adjourn at 9: 1 0 p.m. to an April 3, 1997 Special City Council
meeting. It was moved by Pisrno Beach Mayor Brown and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Mellow to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. to the Council's next regular meeting. It was
moved by Grover Beach MaYQr Pro Tern Santos and seconded by Council Member
Arnoldsen to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting. The motions
passed unanimously.
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A. K. "Pete" Dougall, Ma r
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Nancy A. vis, City Clerk
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Robert Reed, Mayor
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