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Minutes 2006-03-14MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 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 Public Works/City Engineer Don Spagnolo, Director of Financial Services Angela Kraetsch, Director of Building and Fire Terry Fibich, Acting Community Development Director Kelly Heffernon, Associate Planner Teresa McClish, Assistant Planner Foster, and Building Official John Hurst. 3. FLAG SALUTE Dan Walker, representing Arroyo Grande Lions Club, led the Flag Salute. 4. INVOCATION Pastor Robert Banker, Open Door Church, Oceano, delivered the invocation. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS S.a. Honorary Proclamation Recognizing March as "American Red Cross Month". Mayor Ferrara postponed the presentation of the Proclamation recognizing March as "American Red Cross Month" as a representative from the American Red Cross was not present to accept the Proclamation. 6. AGENDA REVIEW 6.a. Ordinances Read in Title Only. Council Member Dickens, 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 Chuck Fellows, representing Tree Guild of Arroyo Grande, reported that the Tree Guild had met with City staff regarding the Traffic Way Tree Master Plan, and he gave a status report on the number and type of trees that will be planted along a portion of Traffic Way the day after Arbor Day, on April 28th. 8. CONSENT AGENDA At staff's recommendation, Mayor Ferrara pulled Consent Agenda Item 8.e. Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 74, 2006 Page 2 Council Member Arnold moved, and Council Member Dickens seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.a. through 8.d., with the recommended courses of action. City Attorney Carmel read the title of the Ordinance in Item 8.c. 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 February 16, 2006 through February 28, 2006. 8.b. Consideration of Approval of Minutes. Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of February 14, 2006 and the Special City Council and Regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency meetings of February 28, 2006, as submitted. 8.c. Adoption of Ordinance Modifying the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) Contract. Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 577, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNAI PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM". S.d. Consideration of a Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction (MOVER) Program Grant Application. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 3906 to apply for the Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction (MOVER) grant from the Air Pollution Control District to construct the Arroyo Grande Creek Path from the Village to the Post Office. 8.e. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande Adding Chapter 5.76 to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code, Establishing Regulations for Peddling and Soliciting Activities and Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Solicitation Permit Application Fee. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt, by title only, an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande Adding Chapter 5.76 to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code, Establishing Regulations for Peddling and Soliciting Activities"; and 2) Adopt a Resolution establishing a solicitation permit application fee. City Attorney Carmel referred to his supplemental memorandum distributed to the Council recommending that the Council continue consideration of this item to a date uncertain to allow staff the opportunity to make minor modifications to the proposed Ordinance in response to comments received from the public. Mayor Ferrara invited those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter Jerry Von Werder, President of Pismo Coast Association of Realtors, expressed concerns about the proposed Ordinance and referred to a letter he submitted to City staff and the Council which posed questions and requested clarification about provisions in the Ordinance dealing with application for a solicitation permit; investigation and permit issuance; and the Do Not Solicit Registry (on file in the Administrative Services Department). Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Ferrara closed the public comment period. Council Member Arnold moved to continue the item to a date uncertain. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Arnold, Guthrie, Dickens, Costello, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Ferrara requested, and the City Council concurred, to move up Agenda Item 11.a. for consideration prior to item 9.a. 11.a. Presentation of Financing Alternatives for the Lopez Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project. Financial Services Director Kraetsch presented the staff report and recommended the Council receive the San Luis Obispo County staff presentation on the four financing alternatives proposed for the Lopez Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project for Flood Control Zone 3 and provide feedback regarding the alternatives to Council Member Costello to take forth to the Zone 3 Water Advisory Board. Will Clemens, Accounting and Budget Department Administrator, County of San Luis Obispo, Department of Public Works, gave a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Administrative Services Department) which included an overview of the Lopez Water Treatment Plant Upgrade project financing options. The overview included estimates of the annual debt service payment for each of the four financing alternatives; total debt service payments for each of the four financing alternatives; and present value of total debt service payments. Mr. Clemens also acknowledged Council Member Costello who serves as a member of the Zone 3 Advisory Board. He noted that the State Revolving Fund program is the most economical alternative. In response to a question by Mayor Ferrara, Director of Financial Services Kraetsch explained that the Water and Sewer Rate Study approved by the Council in June 2005 includes a majority of the increased debt service cost and clarified that the current approved rate structure and the use of the Lopez reserve fund will be able to cover increased costs through Fiscal Year 2010-11. Council Member Dickens observed that the life expectancy of the project upgrade is estimated at 20 years; therefore, it would not make sense to finance the project past that timeframe. Mayor Ferrara invited those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter, and upon hearing none, he closed the public comment period. Council comments and discussion ensued in support of the State Revolving Fund financing option; clarification regarding whether each agency could choose to finance their portion of the project differently; and how the total project cost increased to $26 million due to design changes and the construction bid. After ensuring that Council Member Costello had received sufficient direction regarding the preferred financing alternative to bring forth to the Zone 3 Advisory Board, Mayor Ferrara noted that no formal action was required on this item. ~- Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 74, 2006 9. PUBLIC HEARING Page 4 9.a. 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 Arroyo Grande Community Hospital; Applied for by Central Coast Real Estate Development. Acting Community Development Director Heffernon presented the staff report and recommended the Council adopt a Resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 05-003 and Planned Unit Development No. 05-007. Staff responded to questions regarding open and common space standards; drainage as it relates to the use of porous pavers versus underground vaults or bioswales; and the proposed gate at the end of Woodland Drive for emergency access only. Mayor Ferrara opened the public hearing and invited comments from those in the audience who wished to be heard on the matter. Garv Young, representing Central Coast Real Estate Development, gave a brief history of the project's development review process and explained that based on feedback received, a project was developed which addressed the constraints that were raised. He thanked Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (Hospital) and Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) which attended all the prior meetings and helped develop the project. Rick Castro, President and CEO of Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, noted that 20 months ago Arroyo Grande Hospital was acquired by CHW and had started a process to develop a Strategic Plan to address immediate healthcare needs and to determine future needs. He acknowledged that the hospital was landlocked; however, the Hospital needs to plan for future growth. He acknowledged the Council's approval of the OMU D-2.2 Overlay. He commented that healthcare is a changing environment and the Hospital needs time to plan for its future growth and to define the needs of the medical and surrounding community. He supported the project as proposed. In response to questions by the Council regarding the conceptual design, Mr. Castro confirmed that the Hospital needs the maximum amount of square footage (up to 120,000 sq. ft. ), as well as the other 3.5 acres to the north, for potential future expansion. He noted the Hospital needs time to plan appropriately and that it was not yet known whether the expansion would be to the Hospital or for separate medical offices or exactly how much space would be required to meet the needs of the community. David Foote, from FIRMA and speaking on behalf of the applicant, addressed issues relating to proposed agricultural buffers and setbacks; and responded to questions from Council regarding the width of the proposed pedestrian path; landscaping; fencing; and soil type/class on the adjacent triangular piece of land. Bardhyll Nushi, Cerro Vista Circle, stated. he was speaking on behalf of his neighborhood which includes Cerro Vista Circle, S. Alpine, Dodson, Newman Drive, Eman Court, and Taylor Place and asked those in the audience who live in those areas and for whom he speaks to please stand. He read from a prepared statement (on file in the Administrative Service Department) expressing concerns and opposition to the proposed project, including the Woodland Drive extension as it relates to public safety; the proposed site design as it relates to size, scale and loss of rural character; site design as it relates to buffers and the proposed pathway; lack of compliance with Ordinance 557 (OMU D-2.2 Overlay); and the lack of an approved Hospital Facilities Plan. He concluded by requesting the Council to reconsider this project. Darlene Mack, Woodland Drive, spoke in opposition to the extension of Woodland Drive and requested the existing termination of Woodland Drive be permanent. She submitted written comments for the record (on file in the Administrative Services Department.) Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, March 74, 2006 Deborah West, S. Alpine Street, stated that the project's density is a problem because of traffic and noted that it is surrounded by aloes-density residential area which includes a neighborhood of children and schools. She suggested consideration of a plan that could be spread out. She expressed concerns about the Phase 2 with so much office space and where the traffic would exit. She stated the Hospital should have more space for its use and opposed high-density housing. She also stated preservation of open space is very important. Gabe West, S. Alpine Street, stated he and his friends play in the neighborhood and the existing open space is very important to them. Scott Washinoton, Cerro Vista Circle, agreed with previous public comments and stated he likes to play with his friends in the open field. Bernard Lansman, Newman Circle, read from a prepared statement (on file in the Administrative Service Department) expressing concerns about the project's potential impact to Arroyo Grande Creek. He referred to and read excerpts from Ordinance No. 550 regarding agricultural buffer requirements. He urged the Council to take into consideration concern for the creek environment. Victoria Shutton, S. Alpine Street, expressed concern about congestion, safety, and loss of open space as a result of the proposed development in this area. Robert Berrvhill; Cerro Vista Circle, referred to the pedestrian pathway and stated it would be difficult for law enforcement to patrol this area and the pathway within the project could attract vandalism, graffiti, and a criminal element. He further opposed the size and scale of the project as it would impact views and decrease property values in the neighborhood. No further public comments were received and Mayor Ferrara closed the public hearing. Garv Young, applicant, responded to issues regarding drainage and conditions of approval that will address rehabilitation of the existing storm drain line; noted that there is a long term agreement with Catholic Healthcare West for the development of the property; stated that approval of a deed restriction on the property would restrict Phase 2 to hospitallmedical office use, and noted that prior to recordation of the final map, they would execute and record an agreement with CHW; stated that the project meets the standards of the OMU D2.2 Overlay; provided further information on the use of biofiltration swales to facilitate project stormwater drainage, and displayed a sample of a porous paver. Council Member Arnold provided the following comments: - Initially thought Phase 2 should be developed first; however, after meeting with Hospital representatives, he understands their timing issues for future planning; - Concern with residential parking availability; acknowledged Development Code requirements had been met; however, he thought more parking should be required for this project. Suggested a parking agreement with Phase 2 to provide additional parking for residential component; - Acknowledged community concerns; however, supported the Woodland Drive extension and noted that the existing stub was meant for the road to go through; - Suggested traffic mitigation measures such as speed humps, additional stop signs, bulb- outs, and enhanced traffic enforcement by the Police Department; - Noted that having homes close to the pedestrian would diminish the safety issue; - Acknowledged that the existing open space is private property and was not meant to remain as open space; - Thinks this is a good project; however, he questioned whether this was a good project for the existing neighborhood; Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 74, 2006 Page 6 - Noted that the proposed site plan looks different than what was presented at the Pre- Application. - Wanted assurance that the Hospital would be protected and that the residents are not impacted more than they need to be. Council Member Dickens provided the following comments: - Had five areas of concern: housing, the Overlay (hospital and medical use); traffic circulation, appropriate agriculture buffer, and open space; - Referred to General Plan Update which involved comprehensive review of land use options and to redesignate properties appropriately. Noted that the subject property was zoned as Mixed Use which means it will be developed and was not meant to remain as open space; - In response to safety concerns, referred to nearby County developments on the Mesa and noted that majority of traffic will be generated from those developments down through the City; - Noted that installation of sidewalks is the property owner's responsibility; - Traffic calming measures must be reviewed; cannot support putting blockades up. It is important from traffic circulation standpoint to open up circulatioh and not close it off; - Housing and medical use: Supports more dense project on this site in order to attract hospital personnel to area;amore dense project would mean housing costs would be lower; - Agricultural buffer: Noted that Ordinance 550 protects agriculture zoned property; property in question is not zoned Agriculture. He noted that the triangular piece of land is zoned Agriculture and it needs to be mitigated. If project moves forward, proposed that a zone change be prepared to redesignate that piece of property as Public Facilities. Also proposed an in-lieu fee to mitigate the loss of that small parcel of agriculture land (distributed to staff a proposed formula establishing an estimated in-lieu fee which is on file in the Administrative Services Department); - Pathway: Disagreed with comments regarding safety issue. Once developed, would eliminate transient issues; area would be safer, more people to observe and monitor activity. Would agree to modifying the space between the buildings and the pathway as it is a bit confined as designed. - Understands Hospital's need for time to develop a plan for future needs. Acknowledged that adequate space is needed for the hospital. - With minor modifications, can support the project. Council Member Costello provided the following comments: - Asked how agriculture buffer is measured (from the agricultural property boundary); - Supported preserving agricultural land; however, he noted that the .074 acre piece of land is impossible to be farmed and there should be some sort of mitigation for it. He noted that to preserve agricultural land in other areas, higher density development must be considered to meet State housing requirements; - Acknowledged this is a mixed use project and it is critical to protect the portion designated for future hospital/medical use; - Does not oppose the proposed residential development; however, must address some of the parking problems to ensure enough spaces are provided; - Noted that a portion of the park will remain; and a pathway will remain; - Noted that whether or not Woodland goes through, police visibility is still there; - Creek habitat and environment will remain protected; drainage will be improved in development process; - Can support project as proposed with minor modifications; Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 74, 2006 Page 7 Has mixed feelings about Woodland extension, however, he noted the stub is already there. Suggested keeping it closed in Phase 1 and reevaluate extending Woodland Drive in Phase 2. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie provided the following comments: - Addressed intent of mixed use zoning and how it relates to this project; spoke about opportunities for higher density residential; - Addressed the Overlay and the intent to provide for the expansion of the Hospital; - Acknowledged that CHW is on board with the proposed project and it works for them; - Expressed concern about whether the Overlay was necessary for the remaining property; - Generally supports the project and noted that there is significantly less impact than it would have been if it had been developed entirely as commercial; - Addressed traffic circulation as it relates to the Woodland extension; noted he did not think this would be a good connection and would not oppose keeping it closed; - Addressed parking issues; - Supports the proposed pedestrian trail and did not feel it would create an unsafe environment; acknowledged that site constraints required a 12 foot pathway and suggested that a portion of the path along the creek could be eliminated to improve the site; - Agricultural buffer distance is adequate; if triangular piece is zoned Agriculture, should be mitigated. Believes the General Plan designates the property as open space. - Residential component will generate very little traffic (24 peak hour trips); - Expressed doubt that 120,000 square foot of office space with underground parking would ever be built due to construction and building expense; - Acknowledged significant improvements to drainage; not ready to share costs 90/10; - Suggested removing the Overlay from the Development Code; favors alternative with deed restriction; - Generally supportive of project with minor modifications. Mayor Ferrara displayed the previous conceptual site plan presented at the Planning Commission's Pre-Application review and noted that the site plans are significantly different as it relates to the residential and hospital/medical office layouts as well as open space. Mayor Ferrara provided the following comments: - Number one priority is to ensure that Arroyo Grande Community Hospital expands where they can remain viable and provide adequate healthcare services to the South County; - Not opposed to the residential density; although he preferred the original configuration versus the conceptual design being presented tonight; - Would like to have provided direct housing support (workforce housing) for a Hospital expansion; however, the timing of the Hospital component makes that impossible; and noted that the City's housing goals are aligned with the principles of smart growth. Envisioned the project being built together to encourage workforce housing in order to reduce certain impacts such as additional traffic generation. - Drainage: Would not approve any project in such close proximity to the creek that does not have some form of on-site retention; stated that for a project of this size, porous pavers are not sufficient in heavy rains; - Circulation: Acknowledged existing stub and street configuration; noted City's goal is to improve circulation segments in the City; if Woodland is extended, ingress and egress onto Fair Oaks would benefit the residents; once project is fully developed, can use traffic calming devices if necessary. Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - No issue with agricultural buffers. Acknowledged that concerns expressed by Council Member Dickens were valid; - Concerned about current site plan and does not think the square footage (120,000 sq.ff.) of proposed hospital expansion is viable; prefers surface parking instead of subterranean parking; - Prefers original conceptual site design with less mass; favors this type of project in this area, however, not supportive of current configuration and mixed use proportion of project; - Not supportive of proposed mitigation for drainage. Council discussion ensued regarding drainage. Ken Chacone, project civil engineer, discussed site constraints, including elevation changes, and how it was determined to adequately address drainage for the project in an environmentally friendly manner. Mayor Ferrara referred to the completion of an Alternative Study for Zone 1/1A and suggested that staff circulate the Study to the Council and the applicant for review as it relates to drainage and impacts to the creek. He also recommended that before making a determination on this project, that the City receive direct feedback from the Department of Fish & Game, Salmon Enhancement, and the Resource Conservation District. Following further discussion, Mayor Ferrara suggested a continuance in order to seek a conceptual site plan that is closer to what was originally presented, and to see a modified strategy on the drainage issue as it relates to the creek. He reiterated that he has no problem with the project concept, however, he was not in favor of the current design or the proposed mitigation measures and conditions as it relates to drainage. Council Member Dickens moved to continue consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 05-003 and Planned Unit Development No. OS-007 for a Phased, Mixed-Use Development Located on Fair Oaks Avenue East of Arroyo Grande Community Hospital; Applied for by Central Coast Real Estate Development, to provide the applicant adequate time to address concerns raised by the Council. Council Member Arnold seconded the motion. Discussion ensued and consensus was reached that the motion included seeking direct interaction with Fish and Game, Resource and Conservation District and Salmon Enhancement as it relates to drainage and potential impacts to the creek; as well as clarifying that the concerns to be addressed include parking, open space, review of the D-Overlay as it relates to the lack of a Hospital Facilities Plan and mixed use proportion and square footage requirements; and consideration of agricultural land mitigation. The motion carried on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Dickens, Arnold, Costello, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Ferrara called a break at 10:24 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:42 p.m. Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Page 9 9.b. Continued Public Hearing -Consideration of Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Plot Plan Review OS-008 to Allow Two (2) Second-Floor Apartments in an Existing Two-Story Office Building at 230 Station Way. Assistant Planner Foster presented the staff report and recommended the Council adopt a Resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's denial of Plot Plan Review 05-008. 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 Member Costello stated this area did not appear to be a mixed-use area as the area was primarily developed as commercial and expressed concern that there are no residential amenities. He supported upholding the Planning Commission's denial. Council Member Dickens noted that parking was a concern when the Village Promenade commercial development was approved, and expressed concerns with the proposal to expand the land use for a mixed use project. He agreed with the findings made by the Planning Commission for denial, and supported upholding the Planning Commission's denial. Council Member Arnold compared this project to that of the Robasciotti mixed use project that was approved on the corner of E. Branch Street and Traffic Way and noted the Robasciotti project was located on two of the City's busiest streets. He noted that the proposed project is away from the main street and the two small apartments could be provided as affordable housing units. He addressed parking requirements and stated he did not agree that the relocation of the Post Office to the Village Promenade would impact this project as it relates to parking availability. He expressed concerns about egress from the project and stated he would like further information from the Fire Department regarding this issue. He noted that this was a great location to try amixed-use project and supported upholding the appeal. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie commented this was not a great mixed-use project and could have been better if the idea was included in the original design. He expressed concern about the location of the proposed project in a commercial development and its proximity to the freeway as it relates to lighting and noise; however, he acknowledged that the project meets the development standards with the exception of parking. He supported approving the parking exception and supported the appeal. Mayor Ferrara said he had reviewed the findings in the proposed Resolution and felt this was a unique area for amixed-use project. He said he did not see anything significant that would prove detrimental to putting a couple of residential units above the commercial use. He agreed that the units would not be family oriented; however, he concurred with Council Member Arnold that this would not be targeted for family occupancy and could serve a single person who would have pedestrian access to Village businesses and services. He noted this use would not impact the parking and would be an ideal area to experiment with this type of mixed-use. He supported the appeal; however, he stated he would like staff to report back on the results of this mixed-use configuration and whether it is successful. Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie moved to tentatively uphold the appeal, and direct staff to return with a supporting resolution. Council Member Arnold seconded, and the motion carried on the following roll-call vote: Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 14, 2006 AYES: Guthrie, Arnold, Ferrara NOES: Dickens, Costello ABSENT: None 9.c. Continued Public Hearing - Management Plan. Page 10 Consideration of Approval of the 2005 Urban Water Director of Public Works Spagnolo presented the staff report and recommended the Council adopt Resolution approving the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). Council Member Arnold asked questions regarding how the rainfall season dates are determined (annually); how the completion of an UWMP in Grover Beach and Oceano affects the joint grant application for a Desalination Study (Grover Beach has approved its UWMP and OCSD does not need to complete one as the County prepares a countywide UWMP); referred to page 2-1 of the UWMP and noted that Atascadero is shown on the vicinity map in two different locations; referred to page 2-3 and asked what the source was for the projected population figures (State Department of Finance, as of January 1, 2005); referred to page 3-10, existing well locations, and noted an error in the capacity figure of Reservoir No. 1; referred to Table 13 on page 5-4 and requested clarification of the figure for projected build-out population; referred to the chart on page 5-7 and requested clarification regarding cumulative water usage; and referred to a typographical error on page 5-12. Council Member Costello asked questions regarding projected water demand, and regarding the results of the historical water supply analysis (page 5-7). Mayor Ferrara asked about the availability of Proposition 50 funds; asked about the status of public facility construction in a flood plain (as it relates to the Desalination Plant) and potential impacts to the receipt of grant funding; requested clarifying language in the UWMP regarding the proposed location of the Desalination Plant; and asked what the timeframe was for completion of the Groundwater Study. 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 comment period. Council comments and discussion ensued in support of the Urban Water Management Plan with a suggestion to include clarifying language regarding the proposed location of the Desalination Plant. Council Member Arnold moved to adopt a Resolution as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, ADOPTING AND DIRECTING THE FILING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE 2005 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN", with direction to staff to include language in the UWMP that the proposed Desalination Plant is sited in a floodplain. Council Member Costello seconded, and the motion carried on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Arnold, Costello, Dickens, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: City Council Meeting Page 71 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS 10.a. Consideration of Fire Consolidation Oversight Committee Proposal. City Manager Adams presented the staff report and recommended the Council: 1) Approve the proposed structure and scope of work for the Fire Consolidation Oversight Committee; and 2) Appoint a representative from the City Council to participate on the Committee. Mayor Ferrara asked for clarification regarding the proposed scope of work as it relates to identifying desired service levels and future needs. He stated that until some form of a study is completed for Arroyo Grande that focuses on. the City's service level needs now and in the future, he was concerned about formulating long range objectives relating to consolidation. Staff and Council discussion ensued regarding the scope of work as it relates to executing the proposed implementation steps prior to determining future vision, goals and objectives. Further discussion ensued regarding the formation of an ad-hoc sub-committee to begin discussions on joint dispatch opportunities. City Manager Adams suggested the Council approve the proposed scope of work contingent upon the changes in the order of tasks and directing staff to send a letter from the City Council to the City Councils of Grover Beach and Pismo Beach and the Board of Directors of the Oceano Community Services District to communicate the Council's desired changes to the order of tasks in the scope of work for the Fire Consolidation Oversight Committee. Council Member Dickens moved that Council Member Costello serve as the primary representative on the Fire Consolidation Oversight Committee and that Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie serve as the alternate representative; further moved to include a letter prepared by staff that would be signed by the Mayor on behalf of the Council expressing concerns over the scope of work; and moved to approve the plan in concept with the noted objections to the order and timeline of tasks in the scope of work. Discussion ensued clarifying the intent of the motion to approve the scope of work with the condition that future vision, goals and objectives and follow- up studies will follow the implementation steps. Council Member Arnold seconded the motion, and the motion carried on the following roll-call vote: AYES: Dickens, Arnold, Costello, Guthrie, Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS a. Request to Appeal Conditional Use Permit Case No. 05-007; Phase II of the Long's Center, 1375 E. Grand Avenue. (GUTHRIE) Mayor Pro Tem Guthrie explained that the basis for the appeal request was specifically related to the left turn access from E. Grand Avenue, and gave some background information regarding the project. He indicated he had looked into the issue further and had reconsidered his decision to request an appeal. 13. CITY MANAGER ITEMS None. Minutes: City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 14, 2006 14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS None. Page 12 15. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Adams announced that a video regarding the City's funding needs would begin showing on the City's government access channel next week. 16. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None. 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 12:09 a.m. Tony Ferrara, ATTESC: i / ~~ ~~`/~ ~-- Kelly Wetmore, Ci Clerk (Approved at CC Mtg Ijl•25.Ofe)