Minutes 2005-02-08
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005
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
7:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City CounciVRDA: CounciVBoard Members Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Mayor Pro TemNice
Chair Costello and Mayor/Chair Ferrara were present.
City Staff Present: City Manager Adams, City Attorney Carmel, Director of Administrative
Services/City Clerk Wetmore, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Spagnolo, Director of Financial Services Pillow, Director of Building and
Fire Fibich, Community Development Director Strong, Interim
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Ansolbehere, Associate Planner
Heffernon, Associate Planner McClish, and Assistant Planner Foster.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vern Frederick, representing Arroyo Grande Lions Club, led the Flag Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Pastor George Lepper, Peace Lutheran Church, Arroyo Grande, delivered the invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5.a. Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners, Committee, and Board Members.
Mayor Ferrara recognized the following outgoing Commissioners, Committee and Board
Members and presented those that were present with City plaques acknowledging their service
to the community: Planning Commissioners Nan Fowler (2001-2005), Jim Guthrie (2000-2004),
and Ed Arnold (2002-2004); Traffic Commissioners Scott Metcalf (2003-2005), Derril Pilkington
(1997-2005), Heather Jensen (2001-2003), and Kirk Scott (1999-2005). Mr. Scott was also
recognized for serving as Citizen Representative to the Citizens' Transportation Advisory
Committee (2000-2005). Senior Advisory Commissioner Herman Olave (1997-2005); Parks and
Recreation Commissioners Harlan Silva (2001-2005), and Robert "Bob" Brown (2001-2005); and
Architectural Review Committee Members Melanie Hodges (2001-2005), Jamie Ohler (1999- I
2005), and Chuck Fellows (2000-2005.) Former City Council Members Tom Runels and Sandy I
Lubin also thanked all the outgoing Commissioners, Committee, and Board Members, who they
had appointed, for their commitment and dedication to the various advisory bodies.
S.b. Mayor's Commendation Recognizing Kirk Scott for Coordinating, Constructing,
and Overseeing the South County Historical Society's "Barn" Project at Heritage
Square.
Mayor Ferrara presented a Mayor's Commendation recognizing Kirk Scott for his efforts in
coordinating, overseeing and constructing the South County Historical Society's "Barn" Project at
Heritage Square. Mr. Scott accepted the commendation and gave a brief overview of the project
and recognized all the persons who contributed to the success of the project.
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5.c. Proclamation Recognizing February 22, 2005 as "Spay Day USA 2005".
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Mayor Ferrara presented an Honorary Proclamation recognizing February 22, 2005 as Spay Day
USA. Cheryl Penkal, a volunteer with Feline Network of San Luis Obispo, explained the purpose
of Spay Day USA and encouraged people to observe the day by having their own dogs or cats
spayed or neutered or by sponsoring the spaying or neutering of another person's dog or cat.
a. AGENDA REVIEW
a.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read In TlUe Only.
Mayor Pro Tem Costello moved, Council Member Arnold seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously that all resolutions and ordinences presented at the meeting shall be read in title
only and all further reading be waived.
7. CmZ~NS' INPUT. COMMENTS. AND SUGGES1]ONS
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S. CONSENT AG~NDA
Mayor Pro Tem Costello requested that Item 8.e. be pulled for comment.
CounciVBoard Member Dickens moved, and CounciVBoard Mamber Guthrie seconded the
motion to I!Pprove Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.1., with the exception of Item 8.e., with
the recommended courses of action. CIty Attorney Carmel read the title of the Ordinance in Item
8.g. The motion carried on the following roIl-ca1l vote: !
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AYES: Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold, Costello, Ferrara i
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.a. Cash DI~bursement RaUflcatlqn (PILLOW)
AcUon: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period January 16, 2005
through January 31, 2005.
S.b. ConslderaUon of Acceptance of Audited Annual Financial Reporta.
[COUNCIURDA]
AcUon: Received and filed the Audited Annual Finencial Reports for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 2004.
8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
AcUon: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 25, 2005,
as submitted.
8.d. ConslderaUon of Rejection of Claim Against CIty - C. BarneaIK. Goodlow
Action: Rejected claim.
S.f. Consideration of Authorization to Purchase Replacement Police UUIIty Patrol
Vehicle.
Action: Authorized staff to purchase one (1) replacement Police utility patrol vehicle from
Christianson Chevrolet for $29,654.80.
8.g. ConslderaUon of AdopUon of Ordinance Adding Chapter 13.06 to TI1Ie 13 of the
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding ImplementaUon of a MMdatory Retrofit
Progl'M1 and Procedure Upon the Change of Ownership of Real Property.
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Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 563, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Arroyo Grande Adding Chapter 13.06 to Title 13 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code
Regarding Implementation of a Mandatory Retrofit Program and Procedure Upon the
Change of Ownership of Real property".
8.h. ConsIderation to Approve Final Tract Map 2506; Subdividing a .80 Acre Parcel Into
Seven (7) Residential Parcela Located at 325 Alder Street.
Action: Approved Finel Tract Map 2506, subdividing .80 acres into seven (7) residential
parcels.
8.1. Conalderatlon of Annual Adjustment of Drainage Fees for Arroyo Grande Drainage
Area No.1 and Drainage Impact and UtIlity Fee Study. i
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 3811, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of ~
Arroyo Grande Adjusting Drainage Fees for Arroyo Grande Drainage Area No. 1 by the
Change in the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index"; and 2) DIrected staff
to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to evaluate a storm water utility and
drainage impact fee for the entire City.
8.e. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance and Reaolutlon Regarding the Ucanalng
of Tobecco Retailer..
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Ordinance adding Chapter 8.38 to TitIa 8 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code providing for the licensing and regulation of retallars of tobacco
products; and 2) Adopt Resolution eatablishing fees and administrative penalties.
Mayor Pro Tem Costello noted that he was absent from the previous meeting where the
proposed Ordinance had been introduced. He expressed his support for the Ordinance, which
would enable the Police Department to better regulate the sale of tobacco products as well as
enforce laws and ordinances prohibiting salas of tobacco products to minors.
Mayor Pro T em Costello moved to approve staff's recommendation as foUows: 1) Adopt
Ordinance as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ADDING CHAPTER 8.38 TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL
CODE PROVIDING FOR THE UCENSlNG AND REGULATION OF RETAILERS OF
TOBACCO PRODUCTS"; and 2) Adopt Resolution as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING FEES AND ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES FOR UCENSlNG AND REGULATION OF TOBACCO RETAILERS AS
AUTHORIZED BY ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.38.070 AND 8.38.130".
Council Member Dickens seconded the motion, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Costello, Dickens, Guthrie, Amold, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
9. PUBUC HCARIN~S
In response to a request from staff, Mayor Ferrara requested and the Council concurred, to hear
item 9.b. prior to 9.a.
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9.b. Consideration of Development Code Amendment 04-006 - Propolllld Ordinance
Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone Certain Properties for Conal-..cy with the
General Plan.
Associate Planner McClish presented the staff report and recommended the Council introduce
an ordinance amending the Zoning Map to rezone certain properties for consistency with the
General Plan. She explained that the proposed ordinenca would result in the revising of zoning
designations on parcels that are located in the vicinity of E. Grand Avenue, E. Branch Street and
Traffic Way from Senior Residential (SR), General Commercial (GC), Highway Commercial
(HC), and Village Commercial (VC) to current zoning designations of Public Facilltlas (PF), Fair 1
Oaks Mixed Use (FOMU), Single Family (SF), and Highway Mixed Use (HMU).
Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing, and when no one came forward, he closed the public
hearing.
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Following comments in support of the proposed ordinance, Mayor Pro Tern Costello moved to j
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introduce an ordinance as follows, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ,
OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN I
PROPERTIES FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN (DEVELOPMENT CODE 1
AMENDMENT 04-006)". Council Member Amold seconded the motion, and on the following roll-
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AYES: Costello, Arnold, Guthrie, Dickens, Ferrara j
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NOES: None !
ABSENT: None i
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There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. I
9.a. Continued Public Hesrlng: Consideration of Amended Conditional U.. Permit Cese I
No. 04-001 to Allow a Financial Inatitutlon to Occupy Building J of the Five Cities i
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Shopping Center; 911 Rancho Parkway; Well. Fargo Bank. 1
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Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and recommended the Council adopt a I
Resolution approving Amended Conditional Use Pennit 04-001 subject to conditions of approval. i
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Marty Inouye, representing Omnl-Means, gave an overview of the traffIC study including traffic i
counts taken at AM peak hour, mid-day peak hour, and PM peak hour; traffic count locations, i
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and recommended mitigation for roadway improvements. 'J
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Director of Public Works Spagnolo presented additionat traffic mitigation alternatives for the I
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Council's review. I
Council Member Amold proposed several additional traffic mitigation alternatives which would 1
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involve a "right turn In" and "right turn out" from the driveway on the Trader Joe's (Phase 2) side;
adding a right turn only lane on Rancho Parkway going into Phase 1 and widening the driveway
entrance to accommodate additional turning lanes; and the potential addition of a driveway
entering the rear of the center from Camino Mercedo.
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Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the original traffic study for the Five Cities Center
and acknowledgment of the City's policy changes with regard to the use of specific traffic study
data.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing.
Carol Aorence. Principal Planner with Oasis Associates and representative for the applicant,
acknowtedged the existing deficiencies with regard to traffic. She commented that the applicant
is committed to constructing the appropriate improvements and is willing to analyze the proposed
alternatives presented this evening and come back at a future meeting with the most appropriate
alternative.
Nathan Alvarado, Branch Manager for A.G. Edwards (Building L in Phase 2), suggested that
ingress from Rancho Parkway into Phase 2 of the Five Citias Center be a one-way configuration
so that traffic exits out of the northem driveway. He also expressed concems about earty
moming truck deliveries to Trader Joe's.
Upon hearing no further public comrnants, Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing.
Council Member Dickens said that it was important to apply appropriate mitigation to this
particular application for the bank to address the cumulative effects on Phase 2 as it interacts
with Phase 1. He stated he was unable to move forward with the alternative proposed in the
staff report and favored a continuance for the opportunity to review and study the other proposed
altematives presented this evening.
Council Member Guthrie commented there was the consideration of the difference between a
retail use and a financial use. He felt the financial use generates more trips than the retail use
and some consideration should also be given to the sales tax loss issue. He acknowledged
short and long-tenn traffic generation issues on all of the intersections in the area and
commented that he did not think this part of the development of Phase 2 should be responsible
for aU of those intersections. He said for the short tenn, he concurred that the proposed
mitigation would not have been functional and expressed concerns about whether there is a
mitigation that is functional that will make cross traffic possible between Phese 1 and Phase 2.
He stated that the suggestion for one way in and one way out of Phese 2 could work. He stated
he could not support approving the change in use at this time without a solution for traffic
problems. He supported continuing the item for further study.
Council Member Arnold stated it was important to solve the traffic issue before moving forward.
He did not support any of the proposed alternatives as functional, with the exception of the
alternative he had proposed, and possibly the placement of a stop sign near the northemPhase
2 exit or at Via Vaquero. He concluded by stating that he did not feel comfortable evaluating a
project for this building or for Pad I until the traffic issue is solved first. He supported
continuance of the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Costello stated he could not support the proposed alternative or any mitigation
that impedes traffic from Phase 1 to Phase 2. He commented that one of the issues that was
brought up in terms of bringing in Wells Fargo was that it would service the entire Center. He
stated there needed to be a smooth transition for circulation between Phases 1 and II. He
commented on some of the alternatives presented and stressed the need for a solution to
address short and long term traffic issues. He supported continuing the item for further study.
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Mayor Ferrara supported a 3O-day continuance to review additional alternetives. He recalled
that when the traffic study was first done, it was determined that a signal or stop sign would not
be appropriate because of its proximity to the W. Branch Street intersection. He referred to the
suggestion for a stop sign at the upper driveway on Rancho Parkway and oornmented that the
line of sight issue on Rancho Parkway is crucial and Rancho Parkway continues to be a very
busy collector street. He did not support closing off access or installing a raised median from
Phase 1 to 2, nor did he support channeling traffic back through the shopping center as an
option. He supported a portion of Council Member Arnold's recommendation that he would like
to look at further is another access at the back of the Center; however, he stated that this would
have to include feedback from the surrounding neighborhood. He referred to Camino Mercado
and expressed concern about a circulation fix that would impose any more traffic on Cemino
Mercado. He also commented about being careful about the traffic flow between the driveways in
Phase 2 and the potential for backing up of traffic if restricting ingress and egress to one-way.
He suggested re-examining the potential for continued reduction of intensity of use in Phase 2 by
looking at existing vacant areas in Phase 1. As far as the proposed financial use, he commented
that although the building has been vacant for a while, retail sales tax generation was a condition
of approval for the Center, and is also reinforced by the City's General Plan Economic Elament.
Council Member Guthrie commented that a solution that includes making use of the main
entrance on W. Branch Street into the Five Cities Center should be encouraged.
Mayor Pro Tem Costello moved to continue the item to the regular City Council meeting of March
8, 2005. Council Member Arnold seconded the motion, and on the following roII-caJ1 vote:
AYES: Costetlo, Arnold, Guthrie, Dickens, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
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Mayor Ferrara called a break at 9:05 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:17 p.m. ,
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11.a. Consideration of Pre-Application Cue No. 04-017: Revl8l0n to PIId "I" In the Five
Cities Canter; 911 Rancho P8rkw8Y.
Assistant Planner Foster presented the staff report and recommended the Council review and
oornment on the proposed project. Staff responded to questions from Council concerning
accommodations for truck deliveries, proposed public access at the rear of the buildings; intent
for monument signs and signage on the rear of the buildings as it relates to the Planned Sign
Program; and clarification regarding the design of the tower etement.
Paul Poirier, project architect, gave an overview of the proposed site plan, reviewed site
circulation for traffic and pedestrians, and presented elevation and landscape designs. Mr.
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Poirier responded to questions from Council concerning the proposed layout of the buildings and
issues related to truck circulation and delivery.
Mayor Ferrara invited public comments on this item, and when no one came forward, he closed
the publicoornment period.
Council Member Dickens commented that the issue of traffic and circulation, as previously
discussed, must be dealt with, especially as the potential use in Phase 2 is increased. He
suggested reducing the square footage of the buildings as m~ch as possible. As far as truck
loading, he encouraged obtaining input from the surrounding residents, and favored the Mayor's
idea for creating an area between the buildings that would still allow for acceas around the back
of the buildings. He did not feel the amount of parking provided behind the building would be
utilized effectively. He did not feel there was a need for more signs and did not favor placing a
monument sign at W. Branch Street. He suggested utilizing and expanding the existing
monument sign at the entrance to Phase 2; and commented that the proposed sign on the tower
facing the freeway is appropriate. He commented that the architectural detail is consistent with
the area and he appreciated the architect's design element to deter swallows and other birds
from nesting there and suggested providing more trees to mitigate that particular impact. He
emphasized that the major issues regarding traffic and circulation would need to be addressed
before moving forward.
Council Member Guthrie referred to the parking in the back of the building and stated that
historically it is underutilized. He expressed concerns about truck access and suggested leaving
the proposed PETce building as it is and moving the multi-tenent retail building beck into the
corner and eliminating the second truck access completely. As far as signage, he supported the
proposed signage on the tower element and stated there would be a need for additional signage
at the front of the property to identify other tenants.
Council Member Amold stated the timing of this project is not good, as the traffic issue needs to
be resolved first. He stated that two buildings as proposed Is appropriate; however, he would
like to see the project built in phases. He expressed concern that the Center will be under
parked and that the parking in the back would not be used. He suggested angUng the buildings in
such a way that there is more frontage; and adding tree screening on the beckside of the
property. He opposed to the freeway sign and expressed concern about the angle of the tower
element as far as its visibility from the surrounding neighborhood. He said two major anchors for
Phase 2 have major traffic impacts and would not approve a project until traffic impacts are
mitigated.
Mayor Pro Tem Costello agreed that traffic impacts must be addressed first. He stated that in
terms of the design of the buildings and the parking in the rear, he felt it would be wasted space.
He supported the design of two buildings instead of one, and supported the idea for moving one
of the buildings back at an angle to allow a wider space for truck acceas, deliveries, and
unloading; opposed signs on the back of the building which would be visible from the freeway;
liked the way the building design incorporates measures to counteract the birds from nesting;
emphasized that circulation would be a significant issue to solve; opposed the placement of a
monument on the comer of W. Branch and Rancho Parkway, and favored incorporating
additional signege on the existing monument sign.
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Mayor Ferrara agreed that parking at the rear of the buildings is wasted space. He favored the
concept of breaking one larger building into two smaller buildings; favored the position of the
anchor building and suggested sliding the position of the smaller building farther back to create
more distance between the buildings to allow for a safety lane for circulation of service trucks. He
suggested reversing the placement of smell tenants with the larger tenant to maximize the use of
the truck aisle. He did not feel there was a need for a "loading dock" and suggested creating a
"loading area" located on the side instead of the rear of the building. As far as traffic Impacts, he
agreed that an environmental review would be necessary prior to any approvals for Pad I, and he
emphasized the need for using actual traffic. counts and current data. With regard to
architecture, he commented that it was consistent with existing architecture and he supported
design elements that would discourage nesting birds. He concluded by stating he opposed a
freeway visible sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Costello also suggested that if the building could be positioned in such a way so
that the truck delivery traffic could flow in a clockwise direction and never have to back up.
Council Member Dickens also suggested to the applicant that perhaps Trader Joe's may be
interested in moving into the bigger building to give them increased space.
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.
11.b. Consideration of Approval for Code Enforcement Citation Program.
Director of Building and Fire Fibich introduced Interim Neighborhood Services Coordinator Jon
Ansolabehere, who presented the staff report and recommended the Council approve the
proposed Code Enforcement citation program. Staff responded to queationa from Council
concerning the number of existing cases, whether there would be an Increaae of the City
Attorney's time on enforcement cases, and clarification that the citation authority currently exists
and that the proposed process is being established to put guidelines in place for issuing citations
for non-compliance of code enforcement cases.
Mayor Ferrara invited public comments on this item, and when no one came forward, he closed
the public comment pariod.
Council Member Guthrie spoke in support of the proposed citation program.
Council Member Dickens supported the program as proposed. He stated it was prudent for the
City to have a process in place that is fair and streaaed the importance of educating the public
about compliance. He suggested that a component be included to provide feedback to the
reporting party as to the status of code enforcement cases.
Council Member Arnold supported the citation program and commented that the process
includes generous noticing efforts by the City to request compliance. He suggested that specific
fines/dollar amounts be incorporated in the Notice to Appear.
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Mayor Pro Tem Costello supported the citation program, which has an emphasis on voluntary
compliance. He stated that there would be a small percentage of non-compliance cases where
the citation program would be useful. He supported the suggestion for incorporating specific fine
amounts in the Notice to Appear.
Mayor Ferrara supported the proposed citation program. He supported including language
regarding specific fines on the Notice to Appear and also suggested that the same language be
included in the two preceding Notice to Abate letters. He commended staff for putting togather
the citation program and stated that the Interdepartmental Task Force component was a very
I good aspect of the program.
I Council Member Arnold moved to approve the proposed Code Enforcement citation program
I with the stipulation that fine amounts and information are added to the Notice to Appear citation
, form and to the Notice and Order to Abate letters. Council Member Guthrie seconded the motion,
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and on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Arnold, Guthrie, Dickens, Costello, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declare.d to be passed.
11.c. Consideration of Request from the City of PIamo Beach to Participate In Study on
Joint Fire ServIces.
City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council approve
participating in a study of joint fire services with the City of Pismo Beach, City of Grover Beach
and the Oceano Community Services District.
Mayor Ferrara invited public comments on this item, and when no one came forward, he closed
the public comment period.
Council comments included support for participating in the study to gather information regarding
potential joint fire services; however, Council members expressed a desire to ensure that the
City of Arroyo Grande's staff time and high level of service is not negatively impacted.
Council Member Dickens moved to approve participeting in a study of joint fire services with the
City of Pismo Beach, City of Grover Beach and the Oceano Community Services District. Mayor
Pro Tem Costello seconded the motion, and on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Dickens, Costello, Guthrie, Arnold, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Thera being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
12. CITY COUNCII..U'4J'ER ~NS
Mayor Ferrara referred to the concerns expressed earlier relating to truck deliveries to shopping
centers and requested that staff follow up on current laws and conditions of approval regarding
time restrictions on truck deliveries to shopping centers.
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Mayor Pro Tem Costello referred to vacancies on several of the City's commissions, committees,
and boards and encouraged citizens to apply for these opportunities. Director of Administrative
Services/City Clerk Wetmore confirmed that there were currently two vacancies on the Senior
Advisory Commission, one vacancy on the Traffic Commission, and one vacancy on the
Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC).
13. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
15. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Adams announced that a Special City Council Meeting to consider the preliminary
bi-annual budget was being scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. He also reported that staff had tentatively scheduled April 1st as the date to meet
with Assembly Member Blakeslee.
16. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Steve Ross, Arroyo Grande, referred to traffic going through the Village and the potential
hazards for pedestrian crossing and inquired about the status for obtaining lighted crosswalks.
City Manager Adams gave an update on the status of the grant fund application for this project.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Dickens moved, Council Member Arnold seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:59 p.m. in memory of Mike Titus.
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Tony Ferr or/Chair
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(Approved at CC Mtg 3 - 8-05 )
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