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Minutes 2006-06-27MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 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 7:07 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, and Chief of Police Tony Aeilts 3. FLAG SALUTE Members of Boy Scout Pack 425 Den 2 Bears and Girl Scout Troop 1016 led the Flag Salute. 4. INVOCATION Dr. Mayer-Harnish, Bahai Faith, delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5.a. Mayor's Commendation Recognizing Linda Osty, Osty Realty and Insurance; Mission Community Bank; and Byron Grant, South County Realty for Contributions to the "Let There Be Lights" Program. Mayor Ferrara presented Mayor's Commendations recognizing Ken and Linda Osty, Osty Realty and Insurance; Mission Community Bank; and Byron Grant, South County Realty for their generous contributions to the "Let There Be Lights' Program. 6. AGENDA REVIEW 6.a. Ordinances Read in Title Only Council Member Costello moved, Council Member Arnold 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 Colleen Martin, Olive Street, representing the Mike Titus Memorial Committee, referred to the proposed Cherry Creek project, which is tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission on July 18th, and stated the Committee was hoping the Council had approved placing an item concerning their idea of a citizen's appeal on the July 11"' Council Agenda. She also requested if the Committee could receive the staff report on the matter in time so the Committee's reply could be included in staff's submission to the Council. City Manager Adams responded that he was currently working on that report and it is planned to place the matter on the July 11"' City Council Agenda. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 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. Council Member Costello requested that Item S.f. be pulled for discussion. Council Member Arnold moved, and Council Member Dickens seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.e., with the recommended courses of action. The motion carried on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Arnold, Dickens, Costello, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 8.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Action: Ratified the listing of cash disbursements for the period June 1, 2006 through June 15, 2006. 8.b. Statement of Investment Deposits. Action: Received and filed the report of current investment deposits as of May 31, 2006. 8.c. Consideration of Approval of Minutes. Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting of June 13, 2006, as submitted. 8.d. Consideration of a Contractor Services Agreement for Uniform Rental and Related Services. Action: 1) Awarded the bid for uniform and related services to AmeriPride Uniform Services, in the amount of $22,300.50 (projected over athree-year period); and 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement. 8.e. Consideration of Approval of Revised Parking and Paving Plan for the Police Department Modular Office. Action: Approved the revised paving and parking plan for the Police Department Modular Office. 8.f. Consideration of Contract Renewal with County of San Luis Obispo for Animal Control Services. Recommended Action: Approve the contract with the County of San Luis Obispo for Animal Control Services. In response to questions and concerns expressed by Council Member Costello regarding the proposed increases and whether there would be opportunities in the future to explore alternatives for animal services at a lower rate, City Manager Adams shared the concerns about the increasing costs for the County to provide animal services; explained that the County's policy is to seek full cost recovery for animal control services; explained that the City had met with the Cities of Pismo Beach and Grover Beach in the past to study alternatives for providing the services and had determined it would not be feasible at this time. He noted that the City could provide animal regulation; however, it would be challenging to provide shelter services. He recommended moving forward with renewing the contract at this time, and explained that there was a cancellation clause in the contract if the City wanted to opt out at a future date, prior to the expiration of the contract. He noted that an audit of the County's allocation process was currently underway. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 In response to a question from Mayor Ferrara about the County's current overhead rate, City Manager Adams stated he would research the issue and include the information in the assessment of the contract costs and cost allocation methods. Council Member Costello moved to approve the contract with the County of San Luis Obispo for Animal Control Services. Council Member Arnold seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Arnold, Dickens, Costello, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. PUBLIC HEARING 9.a. Consideration of Placing a Sales Tax Measure and Related Advisory Measures on the November 7, 2006 Ballot. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City a measure and four advisory measures relating to the establishment of a local transactions and use tax (sales tax) at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006; 2) Adopt a Resolution setting priorities for filing written arguments regarding City measures and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measures; 3) Adopt a Resolution providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City measures submitted at municipal elections; and 4) Approve the arguments to be submitted in favor of the measures. In response to a question from Council Member Costello, staff was directed to research what the costs are for contracting with the State Board of Equalization for the administration of the City's sales tax. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing and invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter. Steve Ross, Garden Street, stated he noticed there was no subset clause included and asked the staff or Council to comment on the matter. He stated that he understood the need for long- term financing for road infrastructure and similar long-term projects; however, he suggested that if Y, cent of the tax was subject to a sunset clause, it might be more acceptable to the public. City Manager Adams responded that the issue had been researched and that a number of alternatives were considered. He explained that the City's focus was how to accomplish and meet the needs of the community that have been identified. He noted that the sunset clause eliminates the City's ability to accomplish what the community needs, including major capital projects which would be required to be financed over a long period of time. He explained that a long term (20-30 year) sunset clause was considered; however, it was determined that the City would continue to have capital project needs in the future. He stated that the measure does include provisions for alive-year review and public hearing by the Council, which would be utilized to determine whether it is still necessary to continue the tax. Upon hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing Minutes: Cify Council Meefing Page 4 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Council comments included support for the proposed measure and advisory measures; that the City's funding needs are not always obvious; that additional funding is needed to accelerate the Brisco-Halcyon/101 Interchange project; that funding is needed to address long term capital projects relating to drainage, water supply systems, streets, and public safety facilities and equipment; that it is prudent for the City to look at different funding mechanisms; that over the last 8 years, the State has taken City funds; that the City's current sales tax is equal or less than other jurisdictions in the State; that the advisory measures will be looked at to help the City determine how the funds are allocated; that the City needs to continue its public education efforts; that although increases have been seen in property tax revenues, there has also been increases in construction costs; that including a sunset clause could impact the ability of the City to submit applications for State funding and would limit the City's flexibility to allocate funding far capital projects over a long period of time; and that the projects as described in the advisory measures would hold the City accountable for how the funds are allocated. Council Member Costello moved to adopt a Resolution as follows, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY' A MEASURE AND FOUR ADVISORY MEASURES RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3925". Council Member Arnold seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Costello, Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie moved to adopt a Resolution as follows, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS". Council Member Arnold seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Guthrie, Arnold,.Dickens, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie moved to adopt a Resolution as follows, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS". Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Guthrie, Dickens, Costello, Arnold, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Page 5 Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie moved to approve the arguments to be submitted in favor of the measures. Council Member Dickens seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Guthrie, Dickens, Costello, Arnold, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS None. 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS a. MAYOR TONY M. FERRARA: (1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOGISLORTA). Recent Board action included approving a minimal amount of funding that will be diverted to the Airport to make viable a flight that will connect San Luis Obispo to Salt Lake City (Delta Airlines); moving forward with enhancement projects in the County; meeting unmet transit needs by expanding Sunday service and evening service; part of the expanded service will include a route on the Mesa (cost increases to cities will be minimal, if at all); the City of Atascadero was not granted an extension by the CTC for any additional design modifications, which will now require the City of Atascadero to come up with a significant amount of money to move forward with the project. (2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). Approved a draft proposed Budget for next year; the plant has had a few operating issues (chlorinator had gauging problems), which has been fixed. (3) Other.'None. b. MAYOR PRO TEM JIM GUTHRIE: (1) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). Held retreat to discuss the EVC's role which includes presenting seminars, offering a loan program, and business relocation assistance. Three new directions that may be developed include economic impact reports for specific industries; ,increasing communications process, and pursuing more private sector sponsorships. (2) Other. None. c. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS: (1) South County Area Transit (SCAT). Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items. (2) South County Youth Coalition. No report. (3) Other. None. d. COUNCIL MEMBER JOE COSTELLO: (1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board. Waiting for Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to be approved. (2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). Reported on the success of the Lawnmower Exchange Program. Minutes: City Council Meefing Page 6 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 (3) Fire Oversight Committee. Ongoing training efforts between Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande working well. (4) Fire Consolidation Oversight Committee. Meeting- canceled due to lack of quorum. City Manager Adams reported on subcommittee discussion regarding joint dispatch opportunities. (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) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). No report. Gave staff a publication entitled "Water Smart Landscapes for California' for use by the Community Development Department. (4) Other. None. 13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS: a) Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed. (FERRARA) Mayor Ferrara requested, and the Council concurred, to direct staff to draft a memorandum of understanding between the jurisdictions involved in coordinating efforts concerning the Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed for consideration by the Council at a future meeting. b) Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie requested the City's membership in the Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) be identified as a City Council discussion item during the next budget review. c) Council Member Costello requested that staff provide information on options concerning the mandated ethics training for elected and appointed officials. Mayor Ferrara requested this come back as an agenda item for discussion, and the Council concurred. 14. CITY MANAGER ITEMS: None. 15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: None. 16. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: None. 17. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS: Steve Ross, Garden Street, asked if it was possible for staff to implement a final public comment section at the end of the Planning Commission agenda. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Tony Ferrara, or ATTEST: T Y~ Kelly Wetmor ,City Clerk (Approved at CC Mtg ~~ Z`~'a~ ) Page 7