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Minutes 2004-12-14 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14,2004 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 7:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City CounciVRDA: CounciVBoard Members Costello, Dickens, Arnold, Guthrie, and Mayor/Chair Ferrara were present. City Staff Present: City Manager Adams, City Attorney Carmel, City Clerk Wetmore, Chief of Police TerBorch, Director of Financial Services Pillow, Director of Parks. Recreation and Facilities Hernandez, Community Development Director Strong, and Assistant Planner Bergman. 3. FLAG SALUTE Tobie Charles, representing Boy Scout Troop 489, led the Flag Salute. 4. INVOCATION Pastor Richard Scharn delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 6. AGENDA REVIEW 6.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read In Title Only. Council Member Costello moved, Council Member Dickens 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. COMMENT'. AND fUGGESTlONS None. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Dickens requested that Item 8.i. be pulled. Council Member Costello moved, and Council Member Arnold seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.n., with the exception of Item 8.i., with the recommended courses of action. The motion carried on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Costello, Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period November 16, 2004 through November 30, 2004. --~- --.-.----- CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 2 8.b. Consideration of Resolution Accepting the Status Report on ProJect Development Impact Fees (AB-1600). Action: Adopted Resolution No. 3797 accepting the status report on the receipt and use of Project Development Impact Fees (AB-1600) during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. 8.c. Consideration of Annual Financial Report - Fiscal Year 2003-04 Receipt and Use of Water and Sewer Development Fees/Charges. Action: Accepted and filed the annual report of the receipt and use of water and sewer development fees and charges in compliance with Government Code Section 66013. 8.d. Consideration of Resolution Reclassifying Two Part-time Maintenance Worker Positions In the Parks Department to Two Full-Time Maintenance Worker I Positions. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 3798 reclassifying two part-time Maintenance Worker positions in the Parks Department to two permanent full-time Maintenance Worker I positions, effective January 5, 2005. 8.e. Consideration of Resolutions Establishing the City's Contribution Toward Health Care Coverage. Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 3799 establishing the City's contribution toward health care coverage for members of the Arroyo Grande Police Officers' Association; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 3800 establishing the City's contribution toward health care coverage for members of the Arroyo Grande Career Firefighters; and 3) Adopted Resolution No. 3801 establishing the City's contribution toward health care coverage for members of the Arroyo Grande Service Employees' International Union - Local 620. 8.f. Consideration of Council Appointments to Planning Commission. Action: 1) Approved the recommendation of Mayor Ferrara to appoint Doug Tait to the Planning Commission, replacing Ed Arnold; and 2) Approved the recommendation of Council Member Costello to appoint Nanci Parker to the Planning Commission, replacing Jim Guthrie. 8.g. Consideration of Agreement with AGP Video for Cablecastlng Services. Action: Approved an Agreement with AGP Video for cablecasting services. 8.h. Consideration of Request by the Central Coast Senior Center for New Low-Flow Toilets. Action: Approved the recommendation of the Senior Advisory Commission to donate three low flow toilets to the Central Coast Center in Oceano. 8.J. Consideration of Acceptance of Valley Gardens Paving ProJect, PW 2004-04. Action: 1) Accepted the project improvements, as constructed by Union Asphalt, Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications for the Valley Gardens Paving Project; 2) Directed staff to file a Notice of Completion; and 3) Authorized the release of retention of $23, 564.10, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, if no liens have been filed. 8.k. Consideration of a Resolution for the Submission of an Application to the California Department of Water Resources to Obtain a Local Groundwater Assistance Grant and Authorization to Enter Into a Grant Agreement. Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 3802 authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to obtain a Local Groundwater Assistance Grant and enter into a grant agreement; and 2) Directed the Director of Administrative Services to submit authorizing resolution to the California Department of Water Resources. _.----...:....--_-----~- CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 3 8.1. Consideration to ReJect All Bids for the Theis/Keisler Tennis Court Addition ProJect, PW 2004-021 Action: Rejected all bids for the construction of the Theis/Keisler Tennis Court Addition, PW 2004-02. 8.m. Consideration of a Consultant Services Agreement with Omnl-Means for Design of the East GrandlHalcyon Traffic Signal Replacement ProJect, PW 2005-01. Action: 1) Awarded a consultant services agreement with Omni-Means Engineers in the amount of $17,000.00 for design services for the East Grand/Halcyon Traffic Signal Replacement Project, PW 2005-01; and 2) Authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement with Omni-Means Engineers. 8.n. Consideration of Authorization to Purchase Two (2) Replacement Police Department Patrol Vehicles. Action: Authorized staff to purchase two (2) replacement Police Department patrol vehicles from Mullahey Ford for $47,551.78. 8.i. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement with The Land Conservancy. Recommended Action: Approve an agreement prioritizing, locating and negotiating agricultural conservation easements with the Land Conservancy to assist the Community Development Department. Council Member Dickens referred to the scope of work included in the proposed Agreement and asked if there had been contact with any other agencies that might be able to provide similar services. Following Council and staff discussion, staff was requested to modify the scope of work in the agreement with the Land Conservancy to specify that they educate agricultural property owners of all the agencies available to assist in establishing an agricultural easement. It was requested that this be done both in the initial letter to the property owners and when they are contacted directly. In addition, it was agreed that the area in which the Land Conservancy will focus their efforts would be expanded from the City's sphere of influence to the City's planning area. Council Member Dickens moved to approve an Agreement with the Land Conservancy prioritizing, locating and negotiating agricultural conservation easements to assist the Community Development Department, as amended to add to the scope of work preparation of a list of other agencies that can also assist landowners in pursuing conservation easements. Council Member Costello seconded the motion, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Dickens, Costello, Arnold, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.a. Consideration of Preliminary Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ProJects for Year 2005. ._.__.._..._..-----~._.__.- CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 4 Assistant Planner Bergman presented the staff report and recommended the Council: 1) Provide preliminary approval of proposed projects to be funded with the City's allocation of CDBG funds for the Year 2005; and 2) Adopt a Resolution approving an amendment to the Consolidated Plan reallocating a portion of Program Year 2002 CDBG funds to an American With Disabilities Act upgrade project located at the corners of Nelson and Mason Streets and Nelson and Short Streets. Assistant Planner Bergman responded to questions from Council regarding the proposed projects. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing. Steve Thaver, Executive Director, Big Brothers and Sisters, thanked the City for its support for CDBG funds and. expressed appreciation. He reported that the organization would be involved more in the South County as they received a Federal grant to assist the Boys and Girls Clubs in North and South County. Kavla Wilburn, EOC Health Services, thanked the Council for its continued support of all of their programs in the South County, especially for the Forty Wonderful Program and the Sr. Health Screening Program. She reported that the A.G. Clinic renovations are close to being finished and the funds being considered for distribution tonight would help them complete the project. Wanda McFarlane, Caring Callers, thanked the Council for adding their organization to the list and for consideration of their application. Bernadette Bernard, Literacy Council, thanked the Council for its continuing support. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing. Council Member Costello acknowledged that only 15% of the funds could be provided to public services. He supported the recommendations as presented. Council Member Guthrie supported the recommendations as presented. Council Member Arnold supported the recommendations as presented. Council Member Dickens suggested that in the public services category, he felt that from an equity standpoint, there should be a better balance of distributing the available funds. He also suggested that the Code Enforcement application be reduced to $13,000 and to increase the funds in the Fac;ade Grant Program to $17,630. In response to a question from Mayor Ferrara, staff clarified that these were preliminary recommendations and that the Council would be requested to formally approve the funding allocations at a future date. He also explained that there is also an opportunity to reallocate funds if a need was identified in the future, such as what was being requested this evening with 2002 CDBGfunds. Discussion ensued concerning the status of the Fac;ade Improvement Grant Program. Mayor Ferrara supported the shift of funds from Code Enforcement to the Fac;ade Grant Program as suggested by Council Member Dickens. He did not support reducing any of the funds allocated in the Public Services category, and stated that the recommendations were fair and equitable. CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 5 Council Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande Recommending Amendment of the 2000 Consolidated Plan for the Urban County of San Luis Obispo, including the 2002 Annual Action Plan"; and provide preliminary approval of proposed projects to be funded with the City's allocation of CDBG funds for the Year 2005 as amended to reduce the Code Enforcement aUocation to $13,000 and increasing the Fa~de Grant allocation to $17,630. Council Member Arnold seconded the motion, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Costello, Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 9.b. Consideration of Appeal of Conditional Use Permit Case No. 04-006. Community Development Director Strong presented the staff report and recommended the Council adopt a Resolution upholding the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit Case No. 04-006, eliminating the condition of approval that requires undergrounding of overhead utilities Of the payment of undergrounding in-lieu fees. He also suggested the Council consider and provide direction to staff regarding additional criteria where the waiving of undergrounding of overhead utilities or undergrounding in-lieu fees should be considered. Director Spagnolo responded to questions from Council relating to the proposed improvements. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing, and upon hearing no public comments, he closed the public hearing. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the intent of the proposed project as it relates to the Fa~de Improvement Program. Council comments included support for the waiver of the underground utility or undergrounding in-lieu fee requirement for this project and support of the alternative language presented by staff as criteria for waiving undergrounding requirements and undergrounding in-lieu fees. Staff was directed to further work on the language and return to the Council with specific recommendations. Staff was also directed to determine if it is possible under some circumstances to collect undergrounding in-lieu fees after the utilities in the area have already been undergrounded by the City. Council Member Guthrie moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande Upholding the Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit Case No. 04-006, Located at 1490 E. Grand Avenue, Applied for by Sukhdev Singh Gill". Council Member Dickens seconded the motion, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Guthrie, Dickens, Arnold, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 6 9.c. Consideration of Redevelopment Agency Five-Year Implementation Plan and Ten Year Affordable Housing Compliance Plan. [RDA] RDA Executive Director Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Board of Directors adopt a Resolution approving and adopting the proposed Redevelopment Agency Five- Year Implementation Plan ("Implementation Plan") and the Ten Year Affordable Housing Compliance Plan ("Compliance Plan") for the Arroyo Grande Project Area. He introduced Fernando Cazares, Redevelopment Consultant, Rosenow Spevacek Group Inc. and stated he was available to answer questions. Board Member Costello referred to page 16 of the Five-Year Implementation Plan and suggested that #1, concerning unsafe buildings, be removed. Board Member and staff discussion ensued regarding estimated tax increment value on identified projects within the Implementation Plan (page 20). Chair Ferrara invited public comments on this item. No public comments were received. Board Member Guthrie acknowledged that approval of the Implementation Plan was a State requirement and commented this was a good opportunity to review the status of the City's Redevelopment Agency. He expressed concerns about the tax increment estimates being low. Board Member Dickens commented that this was an appropriate time to review the Five Year Implementation Plan. He spoke of the concepts of redevelopment and he said he looked forward to moving ahead with the Implementation Plan. Board Member Costello commented that the Implementation Plan was an excellent document and he looked forward to developing projects identified in the Plan. He supported adoption of the Plan. Board Member Arnold commented that it was an excellent document and that it was encouraging that the Redevelopment Agency will add real value to the City. He supported the Implementation Plan. Chair Ferrara referred to page 16 (specifically #5, 6, 8 & 9) of the Implementation Plan and requested that staff review the blighting conditions 1isted and compare them to the conditions within the City's redevelopment area and remove those that do not appear appropriate. Chair Ferrara congratulated RDA Executive Director Adams on his efforts with the City's Redevelopment Agency to make it viable. Board Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "A Resolution of the Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency Adopting a Five-Year Implementation Plan for the Arroyo Grande Project Area and the Ten Year Affordable Housing Compliance Plan". Board Member Arnold seconded the motion, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Costello, Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 7 There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 9.d. Consideration of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Extending the Moratorium on Medical MariJuana Dispensaries. Chief of Police T erBorch presented the staff report and recommended the Council adopt an Interim Urgency Ordinance to extend for ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days, or until repealed, the moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing, and upon hearing no public comments, he closed the public hearing. Council comments included support for approving the Interim Urgency Ordinance to extend the moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries in order to allow staff time to research the issue. Council Member Dickens moved to adopt an Ordinance as follows: "An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City of Arroyo Grande Extending the Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries". Council Member Guthrie seconded the motion, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS 11.a. Consideration of Pre-Application ~18, Hampton Inn and Suites; Applicant - Gary White; Location - 1400 W. Branch Street. Community Development Director Strong presented the staff report and recommended the Council review and comment on a proposed preliminary Hampton Inn and Suites, 107-room hotel and 6,000 sq. ft. restaurant development design to be located on the northwest corner of Camino Mercado and West Branch Streets. He noted that the project's representatives, Robert Tuttle, Steve Cool, and Gary White, were present and would make a brief presentation. Steve Cool, proposed developer of the site, commented that it had been determined that the previous approval to construct an office complex at this location was not financially feasible. He commented that following discussions with staff concerning the development of a hotel at this site, they entered into discussions with American Properties Management Corporation. He introduced Bob Tuttle, an architect representing American Properties Management Corporation. Bob Tuttle gave an overview of the proposed 107-room Hampton Inn and Suites project, including average daily room rate ($93), average occupancy rate (70%), projected annual revenues ($2.5 million) and estimated annual Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue ($250,000-260,000 in the first year of operation). He acknowledged the topography constraints CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 8 on the site (oak trees, slopes), and displayed a proposed rendering of the hotel project, which would include a restaurant component. He explained that there would be two separate parcels and the restaurant would occupy one parcel and be under separate ownership. He commented on traffic issues and acknowledged there would be a difference between office use and hotel use for peak hour traffic. He stated that a hotel use would have reduced traffic during peak hours. Council questions and discussion ensued concerning the street slope on Camino Mercado; whether there would be any retaining wall placed along W. Branch Street (the applicant indicated no, it would all be landscaped); whether or not there would be a conference room included in the hotel and what the occupancy would be (the applicant indicated there would be 1,200 square foot of meeting space available that could be made up of multiple room sizes); what the size of the restaurant pad would be and what kind of restaurant was anticipated (the applicant indicated that it would be a medium to large sized restaurant of approximately 6,000 square feet and would be an upper scale restaurant); clarification concerning estimated TOT revenue; clarification concerning the distance from West Branch Street to where the building would begin; what the estimated hotel rates would be; and discussion concerning the design of the building and the restaurant. Mayor Ferrara invited public comments on this item. No public comments were received. Council Member Arnold stated he was a proponent of a hotel on this site; however, he expressed concerns about the proposed size of the hotel. He commented that he had conducted an informal survey of Hampton Inns on the Internet and determined that there was no standard design theme or size for Hampton Inns throughout the State. He commented that this would allow opportunities to amend the design to suit this particular site. He commented that this was a prominent corner in the City and he would be supportive of a hotel here; however, it will require an architectural design that will mitigate the size such as a trellis used more extensively on the lower level, and faux balconies on some of the higher level rooms to break up the mass of the building. He also expressed concerns about the water and sewer use at a hotel and the potential impacts, which will need to be reviewed. Council Member Costello also supported a hotel at this location. He stated that he would like to see a model of the proposed project; expressed concerns about the fourth story at the back of the project; and stated that size, mass, and scale will be critical review factors. He said that the traffic, water, and sewer issues would come up and need to .be analyzed and solved before moving forward. He referred to the slope of Camino Mercado and said this impact would have to be reviewed carefully as it relates to the project. Council Member Dickens supported the idea of a hotel establishment at this site; however, he stated that as this project comes forward, he would be looking at potential sewer deficiencies and traffic impacts. He said he would like to see a 3-D model come forth to depict the hotel's orientation in relation to the adjacent properties and their existing buildings. He commented on the proposed height of the building on the W. Branch Street side and felt it was too intrusive. He preferred two stories, as the proposed height will be out of scale with the surrounding buildings. He suggested reconfiguring the hotel around the pool and perhaps a reduction in the number of rooms. He supported the concept of a restaurant; however, it is a secondary use and it was not necessary that the restaurant be 6,000 square feet. He suggested a reconfiguration of the restaurant. He commented that he was not a big proponent of tile roofing. He favored stepping back terraces to add dimension and reduce the mass. CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 9 Council Member Guthrie expressed concerns about the proposed mass of the building and suggested reducing the number of stories and/or reducing the number of rooms and moving the hotel away from W. Branch Street. He referred to the adjacent Mid State Bank buildings that are only two stories. He felt there were too many units for the size of the lot; suggested building the hotel without the restaurant; commented on the traffic issue; expressed concerns about the parking issue, particularly if there is a successful adjacent restaurant which could impact the number of available hotel parking spaces; commented that water and sewer issues will have to be studied; and concluded by stating that although there were many issues, the hotel project was desirable and worth pursuing. Mayor Ferrara referred to the architectural rendering and supported the idea of a three- dimensional model. He referred to the design of the building and suggested it be less vertical and more horizontal due to the challenging topography of the site and to put this project in scale. He supported the idea of a restaurant on the site and commented that the City desperately needs a lodging/conference facility. He commented on the various architectural styles available and stated he tended to favor Mediterranean. He encouraged adding dimension through the use of various architectural materials and features. He acknowledged the environmental, circulation, water, and sewer issues that will need to be reviewed, studied, and mitigated. He concluded by stating that the scale of the project and it's accompanying intensity of use were the two key issues. Council Member Costello suggested consideration of multi-level parking. Upon conclusion of Council comments, Mayor Ferrara ensured that the applicant had received sufficient feedback and direction with regard to the proposed project. There was no formal action on this item. Mayor Ferrara called for a break at 9:43 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:47 p.m. 11.b. Consideration of Selection of Council Member Costello as Mayor Pro Tem. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council appoint Council Member Costello as the Mayor Pro Tem for the next one-year period. Mayor Ferrara invited public comments on this item. No public comments were received. There was brief discussion about modifying the existing policy for selecting the Mayor Pro Tem, which would be based on time served on City commissions and committees when two members have the same tenure on the City Council. City Manager Adams said he would bring this issue back to the Council on a future agenda for consideration. Council Member Arnold moved to appoint Council Member Costello as the Mayor Pro T em for the next one-year period. Council Member Dickens seconded the motion, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None - - ---.--.,---- --------.- CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 10 There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 11.c. Consideration of Appointment of Council Members to Regional Boards, Commissions and Committees. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council make appointments to those regional boards, commissions, and committees with Council representation. Mayor Ferrara invited public comments on this item. No public comments were received. The following appointments to regional boards, commissions, and committees were discussed and tentatively made: AGENCY PRIMARY SECONDARY South County Area Transit (SCAT) Jim Dickens Jim Guthrie Staff Representative: City Manager Council of Governmental Tony M. Ferrara Jim Dickens Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOGlRTA) Staff Representative: Public Works Director' Community Development Director City Selection Committee (Mayors') Tony M. Ferrara Joe Costello Staff Representative: Not Applicable South San Luis Obispo County Tony M. Ferrara Jim Dickens Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) Staff Representative: Not Applicable Integrated Waste Management Ed Arnold Jim Guthrie Authority Board (IWMA) Staff Representative: Community Development Director Zone 3 Water Advisory Board Joe Costello Ed Arnold Staff Representative: Public Works Director County Water Resources Joe Costello Ed Arnold Advisory Committee (WRAC) Staff Representative: Public Works Director Economic Vitality Corporation Jim Guthrie Joe Costello (EVC) Staff Representative: City Manager' Economic Development Director CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 11 AGENCY PRIMARY SECONDARY Air Pollution Control District Joe Costello N/A Board (APCD) Staff Representative: Not Applicable South County Youth Coalition Jim Dickens Ed Arnold Staff Representative: Chief of Police! Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities California Joint Powers Insurance Ed Arnold Staff Representative Authority (CJPIA) Staff Representative: City Manager/ Human Resources Manager Mayor Pro Tem Costello moved to approve the appointments to the regional boards, commissions, and committees, Council Member Dickens seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 12. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS None. 13. CITY MANAGER ITEMS None. 14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS None. 15. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Adams reminded the Council of the City's Holiday luncheon to be held Friday, December 17, 2004 at the Arroyo Grande Woman's Club and Community Center. 16. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS: Kerrv Bovle, Arroyo Grande, referred to the Valley Gardens Paving project and presented a thank you card from the neighborhood to the Council thanking the City for the quality of paving work done on this project. John Keen, Arroyo Grande, referred to the E. Grand/Halcyon traffic signal replacement project and commented that there was a need to make sure the intersection is reconfigured to meet future traffic generation patterns and that there may be a need to acquire additional property to do the project right. Steve Mathieu, AGP Video, welcomed the new Council Members. He spoke of new equipment he is researching for cablecasting the Council meetings, presented the City with taped footage of the first six months of 2004 Council meetings on DVD, and thanked staff and Council for approving their new contract. 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferrara adjoined the meeting at 10:14 p.m. --------- CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2004 PAGE 12 TO~~~~ !JUe ~t.iO;tL Kelly W , City Clerk (Approved at CC Mtg /-/2.-oS ) ---.....------- ----_..~-_._._.- ----