Minutes 2006-05-23
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, MAY 23,2006
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Ferrara called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council/RDA:
Council/Board Members Jim Dickens, Joe Costello, Ed Arnold, Mayor Pro
Tem Jim Guthrie, and Mayor/Chair Tony Ferrara were present.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Steve Adams, City Attorney Tim Carmel, Director of
Administrative Services/City Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Director of Financial
Services Angela Kraetsch, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Don
Spagnolo, and Director of Community Development Rob Strong.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Members of Boy Scout Pack 425 Den 2 Bears led the Flag Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Pastor Jerry Nelson, Seventh Day Adventist Church, delivered the invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5.a. Honorary Proclamation Proclaiming May 21-27, 2006 as "National Public Works
Week".
Mayor Ferrara presented an Honorary Proclamation proclaiming May 21-27, 2006 as National
Public Works Week. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Spagnolo accepted the
Proclamation.
5.b. Honorary Commendation Recognizing the Tree Guild of Arroyo Grande.
Mayor Ferrara presented an Honorary Proclamation recognizing the Tree Guild of Arroyo
Grande for their volunteerism and contribution in the April 29th tree planting on Traffic Way.
Kristen Barneich, Scott Dowlan, and Gary Scherquist, representing the Tree Guild, accepted the
Proclamation.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
6.a. Ordinances Read in Title Only
Council Member Dickens moved, Council Member Costello seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously that all ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read in title only and all further
reading be waived.
7. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS. AND SUGGESTIONS
Gail Liqhtfoot, Arroyo Grande, announced a television show to be shown on public access
channel 2 on Thursday, May 25th, Saturday, May 27'h, and Monday, May 29th regarding Flood
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Zone 1/1A and encouraged the Council and members of the public to learn more about Zone
1/1 A issues.
Colleen Martin, Arroyo Grande, representing the Mike Titus Memorial Committee, read from a
prepared statement which stated that last Tuesday she had tried twice to file a formal appeal to
the Planning Commission of a staff decision as provided for in the Development Code; however,
staff did not accept the appeal application, fee, and addendum. She said the City Manager and
City Attorney had advised her that the process of a citizen's appeal to a citizen board was
unheard of and there was no precedence for the appeal. She requested the Council accept the
appeal application and fee, read an excerpt from the City's Development Code, and stated the
Committee wished to file an objection to the decision by the City Manager to deny the filing of the
formal appeal.
Lynn Titus, Arroyo Grande, stated she was not here to discuss the substance of the Committee's
appeal to the Planning; however, she requested the right of a formal appeal by citizens be
placed on the Agenda so this issue can be discussed and clarified.
In response to public comments, Mayor Ferrara directed the City Manager to schedule a meeting
with the members of the Mike Titus Memorial Committee.
a. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ferrara invited any member of the public who wished to comment on any Consent
Agenda item to do so at this time. There were no public comments received.
Council Member Costello moved, and Council Member Arnold seconded the motion to approve
Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.g., with the recommended courses of action. The motion
carried on the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Costello, Arnold, Dickens Arnold, Guthrie, Ferrara
None
None
a.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period May 1, 2006 through
May 15, 2006.
a.b. Statement of Investment Deposits.
Action: Received and filed the report of current investment deposits as of April 30, 2006.
a.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 25, 2006, as
submitted.
a.d. Consideration of Annual Agreement with the San Luis Obispo County Visitors &
Conference Bureau.
Action: Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the annual Agreement with the
San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference Bureau (SLOCVCB).
8.e. Consideration of Public Art Donation Program.
Action: Approved the proposed Public Art Donation Program.
8.f. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing a Job Description for the Civil Engineer
Job Series.
Action: Adopted Resolution NO.3919 establishing a job description for the Civil Engineer
job series.
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8.g. Consideration of Approval of Land Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC dba Cingular Wireless.
Action: Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute a Land Lease Agreement
between the City and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, dba Cingular Wireless, for use of
approximately three hundred twenty (320) square feet of property located at 1221 Ash
Street, Arroyo Grande, California (Soto Sports Complex).
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Case No. 06-001 and Administrative Sign
Program Case No. 06-001 to Construct a 4,375 Square Foot Single Story Building
for a Financial Institution Located at 1570 W. Branch Street in the Oak Park Plaza;
Applied for by Coast Hills Federal Credit Union.
Community Development Director Strong presented the staff report and stated the Planning
Commission recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
Case No. 06-001 and Administrative Sign Program Case No. 06-001.
Staff responded to questions from Council, including confirmation that the eight additional
recommendations made by the Planning Commission were incorporated into the project;
clarification regarding security lighting located near the ATM machine versus illuminated signage
on the building; clarification regarding the location of the ATM machine; and clarification
regarding the hours of operation for construction activities.
Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing and invited comments from those in the audience who
wished to be heard on the matter, and upon hearing none he closed the public hearing.
Council comments included support for the project; that a financial use was appropriate for this
location; support for the conditions added by the Planning Commission; some concern regarding
the potential negative impact to the adjacent restaurant parking; and that the proposed bank will
provide the best fit with existing uses in the Center. Further discussion ensued regarding the
hours of operation allowed for construction and that there were some inconsistencies in the
conditions in the Resolution regarding hours of construction operation. Following discussion, it
was agreed that hours of construction should be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the conditions
were modified to reflect those hours. City Attorney Carmel identified the corrected conditions.
Council Member Arnold moved to adopt a Resolution as follows, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND INSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO
FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION, AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE
NO. 06..()01 AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 06-001 TO CONSTRUCT A
4,375 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE STORY BUILDING FOR A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION LOCATED
AT 1570 W. BRANCH STREET IN THE OAK PARK PLAZA; APPLIED FOR BY COAST HILLS
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION", as amended, to establish the hours of construction from 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Arnold, Dickens, Costello, Guthrie, Ferrara
None
None
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10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2005-06 Third Quarter Budget Report [CC/RDA].
Director of Financial Services Kraetsch presented the staff report and recommended the
Council/Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors: 1) Approve detailed budget adjustments
listed in the 3rd Quarter budget report; 2) Approve Schedule A & B; 3) Approve (Deny) requests
for additional appropriations in the General Fund as detailed.
Mayor/Chair Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on
the matter, and upon hearing none, he closed the public comment period.
Council/Board Member Costello moved to 1) Approve detailed budget adjustments listed in the
3rd Quarter budget report; 2) Approve Schedule A & B; and 3) Approve requests for additional
appropriations in the General Fund as detailed. Council/Board Member Arnold seconded, and
the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Costello, Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara
None
None
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
a. MAYOR TONY M. FERRARA:
(1) San Luis Obispo Council of GovernmentslSan Luis Obispo Regional Transit
Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA). Attended the Executive Committee meeting; the
California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved the major projects
submitted for funding with the exception of Willow Road; reported on difficulty with
CTC on timeframes for design issues related to the Highway 41/101 interchange
project in Atascadero.
(2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). Reported that
the chlorinator project won the Public Works Project of the Year Award for San
Luis Obispo,County; Board voted and unanimously approved a Prop 218 ballot
measure to allow the Sanitation District to be assessed.
(3) Other. None.
b. MAYOR PRO TEM JIM GUTHRIE:
(1) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). None; haven't met since the last report.
Noted that a Board retreat is scheduled for June 9th to look at establishing a
direction for the EVC.
(2) Other. None.
c. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS:
(1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). No report.
(2) South County Youth Coalition. No report.
(3) Other. None.
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COUNCil MEMBER JOE COSTEllO:
(1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board. Reported that expenditures are on target;
reported that Lopez Lake is at 90% capacity.
(2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). No report.
(3) Fire Oversight Committee. No report.
(4) Fire Consolidation Oversight Committee. Met to discuss potential for
equipment sharing and to explore any additional joint purchasing opportunities.
(5) Other. None.
e. COUNCil MEMBER ED ARNOLD:
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). Reported that a
model ordinance for battery and fluorescent tube recycling is being planned for
circulation to cities for review; however, there may be some delay due to concerns
from the State about battery recycling. Also announced that new recyclable
boxes are available. Staff was requested to contact the Village Association to
ensure that they provide sufficient recycling containers at the Strawberry Festival.
(2) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA). No report.
(3) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). Received
presentation from the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Board regarding low
impact development as it relates to groundwater absorption rate; there is pending
legislation regarding this issue; will keep staff informed.
(4) Other. None.
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13. CITY COUNCil MEMBER ITEMS:
None.
14. CITY MANAGER ITEMS:
None.
15. COUNCil COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Arnold requested follow-up from staff regarding public comment concerning the
Development Code appeal process. Mayor Ferrara requested that a meeting be scheduled for
him and one other Council Member with the Mike Titus Memorial Committee in response to their
request. Council Member Arnold offered to attend that meeting.
16. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Adams announced there would be a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, April 27'" at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers regarding City funding needs and a potential sales tax
measure.
17. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
Nancy Castle, AGP Video, announced there would be a special meeting on May 31'1 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers about Arroyo Grande Creek and it would be videotaped and shown on
Channel 20.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Kelly Wet ore, ity Clerk/Agency Secretary
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