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Minutes 2006-09-26 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,2006 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferrara called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Council: Council Members Jim Dickens, Joe Costello, Ed Arnold, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Guthrie, and Mayor 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, Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon, and Assistant Planner Ryan Foster. 3. FLAG SALUTE Charles Howell and Aimee Clayton, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, led the Flag Salute. 4. INVOCATION Dr. Mayer-Harnish, Bahai Faith, delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 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 Richard Hamilton, Walnut Street, stated that several letters had been written to the City regarding the unfinished and incomplete fire lane located at 345 Walnut Street, and requested a response from the City regarding the matter. Mayor Ferrara asked City Manager Adams to follow up with Mr. Hamilton on the issue. Robert Brownson, Asilo Street, read a letter into the record (on file in the Administrative Services Department) regarding misguided information presented to the Council in opposition 10 City Measure 0-06. He then spoke in favor of the City's sales tax measure. Joel Couser, Arroyo Grande, spoke in favor of City Measure 0-06. 8. 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. Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 2 Council Member Costello moved. and Council Member Arnold seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.h., with the recommended courses of action. The motion carried on the following roll-call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Costello, Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara None None 8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period September 1, 2006 through September 15. 2006. 8.b. Statement of Investment Deposits. Action: Received and filed the report of current investment deposits as of August 31, 2006. 8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes. Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 22, 2006, as submitted. 8.d. Consideration to Approve Final Parcel Map AG 05-0198; Subdividing One (1) Parcel into Four (4) Residential Parcels at 263 Spruce Street. Action: Approved Final Parcel Map AG 05-0198, subdividing .43 acres into four (4) residential parcels. 8.e. Consideration of an Award of Contract to Granite Construction for the 2006 Annual Maintenance Project, PW 2006-07. Action: 1) Awarded a contract for the 2006 Annual Maintenance Project, PW 2006-07 to Granite Construction in the amount of $249,252; 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency of $15,000 for use only if needed for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the project; and 3) Directed staff to issue the Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed with other necessary contract documents. 8.f. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Initiating Proceedings for Formation of the Grace Lane Assessment District (Tract 2236); Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Funding and Reimbursement Agreement with the Petitioner to Reimburse City for Costs Incurred in Forming the District. Action: 1) Received the Petition requesting formation of an assessment district filed by Vista Roble. LLC. for operation and maintenance of improvements associated with Tract 2236; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 3953 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR FORMATION OF THE GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT"; and 3) Authorized the Mayor to enter into a Funding and Reimbursement Agreement with the Petitioner to reimburse the City for costs incurred in forming the Assessment District. 8.g. Consideration of Development Code Amendment 04-005A - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande Amending Portions of Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code, Revising Land Use Regulations for Design Development Overlay District OMU-D-2.20 within the Office Mixed Use District. Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 581 as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 04-005A), REVISING LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT OMU-D-2.20 WITHIN THE OFFICE MIXED USE DISTRICT". Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 3 S.h. Consideration of Approval of the Arroyo Grande Watershed and Creek Memorandum of Understanding. Action: Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the proposed MOU. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.a. Consideration of an Appeal of Planning Commission's Denial of Conditional Use Permit 06-002; 270 North Halcyon Road (Continued from August 22, 2006). Assistant Planner Foster presented the staff report and recommended the Council review the results of exploratory trenching performed on the site to determine the extent of the tree root zone and consider the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit 06-002. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing, inviting the applicant or representative to address the Council first. Joseph Echevarry, architect representing the applicant, spoke in support of the proposed project. He confirmed that a parking agreement had been reached between VCA and the church on the same side of the street; noted that a trench had been dug on the site and that the results of the arborist report speaks for itself. Mr. Echevarry and consulting arborist Wes Conner then responded to questions from Council regarding the placement of the building on the site, as well as issues concerning the trees. Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter. The followino persons spoke in opposition to the proiect as proposed: Sunni Vogel, Cornwell Avenue, presented a petition entitled "Save Our Neighborhood' with 44 signatures (on file in the Administrative Services Department) opposing the project expansion as proposed, citing impacts to the neighborhood as it relates to parking and traffic. building size as it relates to character of the neighborhood, loss of view, removal of mature trees, and zoning conflicts. Lisa Woodward. Short Street Wayne Allen, Cornwall Avenue property owner Ron Rawlinson, Corbett Canyon Road Jill Lysobey, Cornwall Avenue Sage Lysobey, Cornwall Avenue Lin Bird, Fairview Drive Dave Mullinax, Santa Barbara Stan Vogel, Morro Bay Gary Scherquist, Short Street Doug Tait, Asilo Street The followino persons spoke in favor of the proiect as proposed: Jeanne Nix, VCA employee Rich Hagler, Stagecoach Road Carolyn Leveck, Victoria Way Christine Klopfer, Pearwood Avenue Tenry Tosdale, VCA employee Louise Fott, Arroyo Grande resident ) Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 4 Dr. Steven Paulick, VCA Medical Director, noted that all employees are local residents and that the VCA's corporate status allows those employees to have health and retirement benefits. He also commented that there had been compromise on the hospital expansion plans through each step of the development review process. He noted that three Architectural Review Committee and two Planning Commission meetings were held and each time there had been compromise. He noted that moving the building away from the trees eliminates parking; that the proposed building is only 1,000 square feet larger than the existing building; and that the VCA has no plans to add additional staff, that they just need more space. In response to questions from Council, Ted Elder, arborist, addressed issues relating to the location and proximity of the existing trees to the building, and the potential impacts to the root system. He noted that the closer the building is to the trees, the harder it would be for the trees to survive. There were no further public comments received, and Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing. Council Member Costello provided the following comments: - Spoke with a representative at Native Sons Nursery about eucalyptus trees and found that they are very resilient trees if maintained; Acknowledged need to determine if any of the trees could be saved; Referred to Municipal Code section 12.16.070 as it relates to regulated trees and tree removal in residential, mixed use or commercial zones; After reading City's and applicant's arborists reports, believed it is possible to construct the building and still save six of the trees; Need to balance whether the requested expansion of the facility fits in with the neighborhood, fits on the site properly, whether it is going to affect quality of life, whether it would impact parking and the trees; Supports project with retention of the six trees; if trees are trimmed and maintained, they will last a long time; With regard to parking, not a wise alternative to move the building 24 feet from the trees as additional parking would be lost; Acknowledged that the Police Department, which is next door, will expand to a two-story building in the future; Did not want to see the VCA property turned into a parking lot; Noted that a two-story building is allowed in this zoning district; Acknowledged some impacts to the residential neighborhood; however, a community is a balance of commercial ventures and residences and impacts to the neighborhood will be minimal. Supports moving forward with a plan to retain six of the trees; however, he would not support removal of all the trees. Council Member Arnold provided the following comments: - Proposed building does not work with the shape of the site; - Concerned by applicant's arborist who claims that with the building placed at 24 feet, all the trees should come out; - Noted that VCA is a large corporation and not a small business; however, he acknowledged that the employees are locals which is not unique for any large corporation; - Would require that Halcyon Road be widened as part of the proposed project; Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 5 Noted that project is in a residential neighborhood and felt there was a lack of a public outreach program with the neighbors concerning the project; Suggested that there is an ability to put in a basement instead of a second story for storage purposes; Believed that there are alternatives that have not been presented; will not support project presented tonight; Encouraged applicant to work out issues with the neighborhood. Council Member Dickens provided the following comments: Acknowledged that the issues are broad; more than just support of pets or preservation of trees; Issue is not a matter of supporting small business while disregarding potential impacts; Noted that the property is zoned commercial and it is expected that the property will, in the future, have some increase in commercial use; Issue is to determine whether the proposed use for the project is appropriate based on the allowable density for this property; Felt it was unfortunate that this has become a tree issue; Noted that the trees are located on a property line, and therefore was precedent selling; Noted that the type of eucalyptus trees are the same type planted along E. Grand Avenue; Location of the building on the site is an issue that needs to be worked out with the applicant in a compromised approach; Acknowledged the community need for expanded animal healthcare; it is important to support the City's businesses regardless of whether they are connected to a corporate franchise or not; Project must balance needs of the neighborhood and the business; Questioned whether the proposal is appropriate as it relates to size and scale of the neighborhood and also meeting the needs of the applicant; Reviewed findings that must be made to approve the project and stated he could not agree that the site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is proposed; and could not agree that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare (due to the proposed location of the lobby in proximity to Halcyon Rd); Would vote to deny the project' without prejudice to allow the applicant to come back with a modified project. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie provided the following comments: Stated there is a need to make a land use decision while balancing issues regarding the proposed building and the redevelopment of the property, the trees, and the neighborhood; Acknowledged that the property is located in a commercial zone which has the potential for a two-story building; understands the viewshed issue; however, if not allowed, wondered how that would impact future two-story projects on Grand Avenue; , Acknowledged site constraints; believed parking is an issue which must be accommodated; When balancing between the neighborhood and the trees or the redevelopment of this property, he felt the trees should be removed; Could approve the project as proposed; Reiterated that the parking issue should be accommodated because the problem is created due to the desire to widen Halcyon Road; the City must resolve the parking issue; Prepared to move forward with approval of the project; felt that there would be impacts to the neighborhood, however, those impacts are small compared to the impacts from denying this project. Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 6 Mayor Ferrara provided the following comments: Spoke about conflict resolution; Reviewed chronology of the development review process and the suggested alternative proposal to position the building approximately 24 feet from the base of the trees; reviewed the results of the trenching done on the site to determine impacts to the root system; and stated that enough evidence has been presented that determined at least six of the trees would survive. He noted the tree issue is therefore back in the court of the VCA. - Acknowledged that there are other constraints on the site including Halcyon Road, Rena Street, the trees, as well as the VCA's desire to remain open during construction. Believed that what is being proposed is out of scale for the lot; is curb to curb line; and agreed that it should go back to the drawing board; Concurred with the Planning Commission's inability to make the required findings for approval of the project as proposed; Cannot support the project as proposed. Action: Mayor Ferrara moved to adopt a Resolution, as amended, as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE APPEAL 06-001 UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06-002", and further moved that the applicant consider the following courses of action: Use all of the site; consider a redesign; consider a possible remodel; and if an alternative proposal is presented that affects day-to-day business at the existing site, work with staff to identify a site for temporary quarters such as modular buildings; and consider working with staff on the potential for relocating the project elsewhere within the City. Council Member Arnold seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote: AYES: NOES; ABSENT: Ferrara, Arnold, Dickens Costello, Guthrie None Mayor Ferrara called for a recess at 8:50 p.rn. The Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Mayor Ferrara requested, and the Council concurred, to move Item 11.a. up on the Agenda for consideration prior to Item 9.b. 11, NEW BUSINESS 11.a. Consideration of Information and Potential Action on Position to Support or Oppose Countywide Measure J - Dalidio Ranch. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and requested the Council consider information provided regarding Countywide Measure J - Dalidio Ranch project for discussion and possible action to oppose or support. He then introduced Ron DeCarli from San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) and David Murray from Caltrans District 5 to make presentations. Ron DeCarli, representing SLOCOG, gave a presentation of SLOCOG's background as a Regional Transportation Agency and explained its 20-Year Transportation Infrastructure Plan; noted that SLOCOG staff had reviewed the Dalidio Ranch initiative (Measure J); reviewed potential impacts to regional facilities as a result of the project; reviewed staff concerns with the proposed traffic mitigation plan; reviewed potential implications to the regional funding program; and reviewed potential financing solutions assuming the initiative passes. Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 7 David Murray, representing Caltrans District 5, gave a presentation that covered three principal concerns relating to the Dalidio Ranch Initiative, including traffic circulation, hydrology, and the cost of the Prado Road Interchange. Council questions of Mr. DeCarli and Mr. Murray ensued about what constitutes a Level of Service (LOS) F; concern about existing traffic conditions at Los Osos Valley Road and anticipated impacts to Los Osos Valley Road, Madonna Road, and Highway 101 if the initiative passes; what the process is for re-prioritizing funding for regional transportation projects if the initiative passes; flood mitigation measures if the initiative passes; and the proposed Prado Road Interchange Project. Action: Mayor Ferrara moved to take a position to oppose Measure J based on impacts it will have on funding for other regional transportation projects in the pipeline, and Council Member Costello seconded the motion. Brief discussion ensued on the methods to be used to get the word out to the pUblic on the reasons why the City opposes the Measure. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Ferrara, Costello, Dickens, Guthrie, Arnold None None 9.b. Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 05-003 and Planned Unit Development No. 05-007 for a Phased, Mixed-Use Development Located on Fair Oaks Avenue East of the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital; Applied for by Central Coast Real Estate Development. Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and stated the Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 05-003 and Planned Unit Development No. 05-007 for a Mixed Use project on Fair Oaks Avenue. She stated that staff recommended additional conditions of approval as follows: 1) "Phase 2 shall be developed as medical office space with surface parking that satisfies all mixed- use development standards for the OMU District and Design Overlay OMU 0-2.20, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and related environmental analysis", and 2) "To ensure that Phase 2 is developed pursuant to hospital facility needs, prior to recordation of the tinal tract map, the applicant shall provide the City with an option to purchase agreement for the Phase 2 property, between the property owner and Catholic Healthcare West, subject to approval of the City Attorney". She also noted alternatives for Council consideration which included approving the project as proposed after deciding on the preferred drainage solution, Woodland Street extension, and acceptance of fees for loss of non-prime agricultural land; modify as appropriate and approve the project; do not approve the project; or provide direction to staff. Slaff responded to questions from Council concerning the proposed project. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing, inviting the applicant or representative to address the Council first. Gary Young, applicant, stated they were back from the March 14, 2006 meeting after making changes to the project as directed by the Council. He acknowledged the Development Code Amendment previously approved by the Council that would allow the proposed use on the property. He noted they had met on site with the various regulatory agencies concerning environmental issues on the site. He reviewed the revised drainage plan; reviewed changes to Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 8 the project including changes to the pedestrian path at the north end of the project, and movement of three buildings back from the pedestrian path; amended the traffic study; noted that Arroyo Grande Community Hospital wants to maximize square footage for future expansion; confirmed that a streambed alteration permit has been submitted to the California Department of Fish and Game which is pending; agreed with the proposed mitigation fee for the loss of non- prime agricultural soils; confirmed that four parcels exist at the request of Catholic Healthcare West for a future plan; clarified that the other parcels cannot be sold off individually due to the Planned Unit Development configuration; confirmed that the porous pavers had been eliminated as directed by the Council and stamped concrete would be used instead; confirmed that there would be no detention basin, but the project would include bioswales; and confirmed that the proposed conceptual design for Phase 2 includes surface parking. Mr. Young responded to questions from Council regarding the proposed bios wales as it relates to drainage. David Foote, on behalf of the applicant, explained an arborist report and tree protection plan was included in the staff report and confirmed that a survey and evaluation had been conducted on all the trees located on the property. Mayor Ferrara invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter. Bardhyll Nushi, Cerro Vista Circle, expressed concern with the proposed extension of Woodland Drive and spoke in opposition to a mixed-use project going through the process with only a single use and not a comprehensive design for the entire site. He referred to S. Alpine Street and displayed several photos showing the existing termination of Woodland Drive, the narrowness of the road, no sidewalks, children having to play in the street, and opposed the extension of Woodland Drive. He appreciated the efforts the applicant has made to widen the bike and pedestrian path, but still thinks the buildings are closer than originally proposed. He referred to the proposed barricade and stated there was a paved area that should be maximized to include curbed parking spaces and some vehicle/pedestrian access and landscaping while still maintaining the emergency access. Barbara Washington, Cerro Vista Circle. expressed concern with drainage impacts behind her property. She displayed photos, suggested adding more trees, and noted the narrow width of the street and lack of sidewalks. Colleen Nushi, Cerro Vista Circle, spoke in opposition to the Woodland Drive extension and expressed concern for pedestrian and children safety. Mayor Ferrara called for a recess at 10:45 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:50 p.rn. Lisa Moylan, Vice-President for Patient Care Services at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, read a letter from Rick Castro, Hospital President, into the record (on file in the Administrative Services Department), supporting the proposed project. She personally supported the proposed project and emphasized the need for a housing component near the hospital to aid in their recruitment efforts for medical professionals. She noted the Hospital needs time for an in-depth study to determine the future medical needs of the community. Arlene Rowan, S. Alpine, expressed concern about increases in traffic and opposed the Woodland Drive extension. She also expressed concern with the lack of existing sidewalks in the area. Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 9 Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing. Council Member Arnold provided the following comments: - With regard to the traffic issue, not extending Woodland Drive equals poor planning; Believes there are mitigation measure to address traffic concems, including speed humps, bulbouts, stop signs, and/or increased Police enforcement; noted that the existing stub-out was put there with the intention to extend the street; Believed that the proposed project had been improved; Expressed concern with parking; however, he acknowledged that development standards have been met; Stated that Woodland should be 40 foot wide with speed humps and bulbouts; would provide additional parking; Noted that there are mature eucalyptus trees on the Phase 2 site; would like to see planting of street trees today (along the west side of Woodland) to mitigate the loss of trees that would come down on the property in 10 or 20 years; Expressed concem with the driveways; should include more decorative concrete instead of plain asphalt; Suggested that stucco be sand or smooth; Expressed concem with the creek bank; need to survey the condition of the creek bank; Noted that condition #10 and #58 need to match concerning hours of operation; Include condition regarding build out as one project in Phase 1; Include mitigation on S. Alpine for traffic calming. Council Member Dickens provided the following comments: Noted that condition #110 requires Phase 2 to be developed as medical office space with surface parking that satisfies all mixed use development standards for the Office Mixed Use district and design overlay; Appreciates applicant's willingness to offer a mitigation fee for the loss of agriculluralland on the site; Disagrees with staffs analysis regarding the .074 acre piece of land; should be looked at as an agricultural piece of property and be identified and mitigated accordingly; Suggested adding a mitigation measure 2.2 stating that the applicant shall mitigate the loss of non-prime famnland at a ratio of 1:1 or the applicant shall pay an in-lieu fee as specified by ttie City; Stated it is in the City's best interest to extend Woodland Drive to the north without the gate/knox box and eliminate condition #8; not necessary to install traffic calming devices; Noted that porous pavers had been eliminated; supports use of stamped concrete; Supports enlarged pedestrian walkway; Referred to water quality issues as it relates to the drainage; supports proposal; Supports the projects with minor modifications as suggested; Supports widening Woodland Drive now to allow additional parking. Council Member Costello provided the following comments: Questioned whether Woodland Drive needs to go through at this time; however, recommended widening now for additional parking spaces, leaving as a blocked street. and reconsider extending the street in Phase 2; Supported removal of porous pavers and using stamped concrete instead; Supported Council Member Dickens's suggestion to add fomnal mitigation measure for the agricultural land; Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 10 Suggested being mindful in how the outflow is being directed; needs to be fixed; Supports the project; however, recommended keeping the street blocked. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie provided the following comments: Number one concem was the mixed use split (75%/25%) and supports the change in the General Plan language; Drainage proposal is a good plan; Supported change to pedestrian path entrance; Supported agricultural land mitigation; supports proposed buffer; Would see a solution to the erosion problem on the creek bank; Questioned that the Woodland Drive extension will be a significant circulation improvement; does not oppose opening; however, suggested formally studying and reviewing after 18 months to determine traffic impacts; Expressed more concern about increase in traffic when the commercial component is built; Supported widening of the road; . Supported the project. Mayor Ferrara provided the following comments: Is proponent of through circulation to facilitate flow of traffic; however, this is not one of those instances; Referred to traffic study and noted that the level of Service deals primarily with the number of traffic trips and does not address safety issues. Does not favor increasing traffic in this neighborhood at this time; could open up as experiment in Phase 2; - Would not favor road extension without traffic calming devices such as speed humps; Supported standard street width for Woodland Drive; Supported installation of knox-box at gate now; lack of existence of adequate sidewalks is a constraint throughout this area; Supports drainage plan; referred to outfall and recommended examining condition and stability of bank where the pipe comes out and goes back in; Supports adding language for agricultural mitigation as recommended by Council Member Dickens; Likes stamped concrete and limiting use of asphalt; Supports project as recommended by the Planning Commission; Cannot support opening up Woodland Drive. Action: Council Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution, as follows, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, INSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION, AND APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE NO, 05-003 AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 05-007, APPLIED FOR BY CENTRAL COAST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LCOATED ON FAIR OAKS AVENUE (EAST OF ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL)", as amended to include language recommended by Council Member Dickens that the applicant shall mitigate the loss of non-prime agricultural soils at a 1:1 ratio or paying an in-lieu fee as determined by the City; include language that Woodland Drive shall be fully constructed with sidewalks; and include special conditions as recommended by staff. Mayor Pro Tern Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote: Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 11 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Costello, Guthrie, Dickens, Arnold, Ferrara None None 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS None. 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS a. MAYOR TONY M. FERRARA: (1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORT A). Held Executive Board Meeting to set agenda for next meeting. (2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). Reported on the District's Rate Study and proposed service charge and connection fee increase. (3) Other. None. b. MAYOR PRO TEM JIM GUTHRIE: (1) County Water' Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). Discussed establishing actual agricultural water use; some concern expressed by County regarding the Memorandum of Understanding as it relates to funding; discussed County developrnent of Conservation Element (2) Other. Attended the South County Area Transit (SCAT) meeting as the Alternate; agency is in good financial shape; there has been a growth in ridership; agency was successful in receiving a grant for purchase of a hybrid bus; and currently preparing a grant application for bus shelter improvements. c. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS: (1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie attended as the Alternate (see report above). (2) South County Youth Coalition. No report. (3) Other. None. d. COUNCIL MEMBER JOE COSTELLO: (1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board. No report. (2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). No report. Meets tomorrow. (3) Fire Oversight Committee. No report. (4) Fire Consolidation Oversight Committee. No report. (5) Other. None. e. COUNCIL MEMBER ED ARNOLD: (1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). No report. (2) California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA). No report. (3) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). No report. Meets tomorrow. (4) Other. Reported on training sessions attended at the League of California Cities Annual Conference relating to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); city-wide wireless systems; and "Can Small Towns Be Cool?". Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 12 13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS: None. 14. CITY MANAGER ITEMS: None. 15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Arnold commented on the success of the Annual Harvest Festival and thanked City staff for their involvement. 16. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: None. 17. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS: Bob Lloyd, AGP Video, announced that they are continuing to work with Charter Communications to resolve technical issues associated with the government access channel. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 11 :55 p.rn. ~ 4~M~ Tony Ferrar ~ ATTEST: K'''Y~~OM- (Approved at CC Mtg 11-1 ~ - ;z.oo~ )