Minutes 1998-02-24
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24,1998
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board of the City of Arroyo Grande met
in regular session at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor/Chair A. K. "Pete" Dougall presiding.
2. AND 3. FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
L. E. "Van" Vandeveer of the Arroyo Grande Rotary Club led the Pledge of
Allegiance and the Rev. Randy Ouimette of St. John's Lutheran Church delivered
the invocation. Council Member Steve Tolley requested a moment of silence for
the two California Highway Patrol Officers who lost their lives in the flooding on
Highway 166.
4, ROLL CALL
Present with Mayor/Chair Dougall were Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Michael Lady
and Council/Board Members Michael Fuller, Thomas A. Runels, and Tolley.
Staff members present were City Manager/Executive Director Robert L. Hunt,
City Attorney/Agency Counsel Timothy J. Carmel, City Clerk/Secretary Nancy A.
Davis, Community Development Director/Assistant Executive director Doreen
Liberto-Blanck; Director of Financial Services/Finance Officer Lynda Snodgrass,
Public Works Director Donald Spagnolo, and Associate Planner Helen Elder.
5. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIONS
Mayor Dougall read a Proclamation honoring "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day"
sponsored by the Camp Fire Boys and Girls organization.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
6,A. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES READ IN TITLE ONL Y
It was moved by LadyfTolley and the motion passed unanimously that all
resolutions and ordinances presented at the meeting be read in title only and all
further reading be waived.
7.A. APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTION
REGARDING THE FIVE CITIES CENTER
Council Member Tolley said he had a potential Conflict of Interest and left the
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Community Development Director Liberto-Blanck said the developer had agreed
to a portion of the appeal by the Citizens' Committee for Responsible
Development regarding the 30-foot height restriction for lighting fixtures, and use
of high-pressure sodium lights. She said staff was attempting to mitigate the
issue regarding the West Wall Elevation. She said on February 1 ih the CCRD
requested a two-week continuance of the appeal to provide staff additional time
to try to resolve the remaining issue.
After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal
requirements met, Mayor Dougall declared the hearing open and said all persons
would be heard regarding the matter. When no one came forward to speak,
Mayor Dougall closed the hearing to the floor.
It was moved by Fuller/Runels and the motion passed unanimously to continue
the appeal to March 10th.
Council Member Tolley returned to the dais.
7.B, FINAL GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT AND UPCOMING GRANT
PROJECTS
Community Development Director Liberto-Blanck said the City received a State
Community Development Block Grant of $35,000 to prepare a business
development marketing strategy. She said to complete the contract with the
State, the City must authorize the submission of the Final Grantee Performance
Report. She said an attendance sheet was being passed around the audience.
She said the Council also had an opportunity to identify projects for the
FY1998/99 State CDBG cycle. She said the City is eligible for up to $870,000 in
the program for activities that principally benefit low-moderate income persons.
After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal
requirements met, Mayor Dougall declared the hearing open and said all
persons would be heard regarding the matter. When no one came forward to
speak, Mayor Dougall closed the hearing to the floor.
It was moved by Runels/Tolley and the motion passed unanimously to authorize
the submission of the Final Grantee Performance Report for the period ending
December 31, 1997.
It was moved by Lady/Runels and the motion passed unanimously to apply for
1998/99 CDBG project funding for:
1. Economic Development Planning. and Technical Funds for preliminary
engineering on the public infrastructure improvements needed to implement
the Arroyo Linda Crossroads Specific Plan plus assistance for small business
development, and
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2. General Program PIT A Funds for a household income survey to determine
locations of Targeted Income Groups in the City.
7, PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Ernie Sarina of 435 LePoint Street thanked Council Members Fuller and Runels
and former Council Member Drew Brandy for going to his home to view drainage
areas. He said he would be attending the General Plan Update meeting on
February 28th.
John Clark of 224 McKinley, representing the Village Improvement Association,
said the South County Historical Society had just voted to move the Santa
Manuela School House to the Mason Street property when funds become
available. He said it is important for the City to fast-track the construction of
historic paths and to make improvements along Arroyo Grande Creek.
8, CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Runels asked for a discussion of Item 9.h and Council Member
Tolley said he had a potential conflict of interest on Item 9.g.
It was moved by Runels/Lady (with Runels, Lady, Tolley, Fuller, and Dougall
voting aye; Tolley abstaining from voting on Item 9.g. only) to approve Consent
Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.g., with the recommended courses of action.
9.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. Approved.
9.b. Annual Review of City Investment Policy. Approved.
9.c. Minutes of February 10, 1998 City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
Approved.
9.d. Merit Increase for City Clerk. Approved.
9.e. Addition to Personnel Regulations. Approved.
9.f. Request for Authorization to Close City Streets for the Annual Easter in the
Village, Saturday, April 4, 1998. Council adopted Resolution No. 3275
Requesting Authorization to Close City Streets and Use City Property for the
Annual Easter in the Village.
9.g. Final Tract Map Approval- Tract 1834, Phase III Rancho Grande Castlerock
Development. Approved.
9.h. Eucalyptus Tree Removal from Arroyo Grande Creek.
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Council Member Runels said removing the fallen eucalyptus tree at this time
when the water is high in the creek could cause a more serious problem if the
tree were to break apart in removal.
Public Works Director Spagnolo said staff was recommending removal of the tree
to eliminate diversion of water and debris and to access the water line under the
tree.
City Manager Hunt said the City could wait 30 days to remove the tree if the
Council would authorize removal of the tree in case of an emergency.
It was moved by Lady/Tolley and the motion passed unanimously to postpone
the removal of the tree until weather conditions improve; and, in the event the
situation worsens, authorize staff to remove the tree after consulting with Council
Member Runels and neighbors immediately adjacent to the fallen tree.
Public Works Director Spagnolo said he would check to see if the tree removal
bid still would be in effect in 30 days.
1 a.A. AMENDMENT TO THE ENVICOM CONTRACT FOR THE GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE TO PREPARE A CITY TRAFFIC MODEL
Associate Planner Elder said the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments South
County Traffic Model lacked significant elements for the purposes of preparing
the update to the Traffic and Circulation Element. She said, based on the high
level of interest of the Council and the community to have accurate and up-to-
date traffic information, the General Plan Update consultant is requesting the City
consider preparation of a city-wide comprehensive traffic model.
After Council questions and discussion, it was moved by Tolley/Fuller and the
motion passed unanimously to:
1. Approve an amendment to the contract with Envicom Corporation for
preparation of a City traffic model in an amount not to exceed $21,380.
2. Authorize an appropriation of $21 ,380 from the Traffic Circulation Fund.
11,A, APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO RALCCO SCHOLARSHIP
REVIEW COMMITTEE
Community Development Director Liberto-Blanck said the recycling contract with
RALCCO requires the company establish a scholarship program to benefit
students interested in resource management and related fields.
Mayor Pro Tem Lady said he would be interested in serving on the selection
committee.
It was moved by Fuller/Runels and the motion passed unanimously to approve
the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Lady to the RALCCO Scholarship Selection
Committee.
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11.B, PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION
SERVICES
City Manager Hunt said the proposed implementation services provide a plan of
action for redevelopment activities similar to the implementation strategy for
economic development detailed in the ADE Business Development Marketing
Strategy Report. He said the implementation services would provide a checklist
approach to kick-starting activities within the Redevelopment Agency's Project
Area..
It was moved by Vice Chair Lady and seconded by Board Member Tolley (5-0-0,
with Lady, Tolley, Fuller, Runels, and Dougall voting aye) that the Agency Board:
1. Approve the proposal from Urban Futures, Inc. to provide redevelopment
implementation services; and
2. Authorize the services to be initiated April 1, 1998, at a not-to-exceed cost of
$38,000.
12, CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
(a) Mayor Dougall
(1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District - Seven million gallons of
water was processed in one day through the sewage plant due to the recent
storms.
(2) Local Agency Formation Commission - The City of Pismo Beach is
requesting inclusion of 900 acres of land in its Sphere of Influence.
(3) Economic Development Committee - no meeting.
(4) Meeting of the Seven Mayors in the County - The meeting will be held
February 26th in Arroyo Grande.
(b) Mayor Pro T em Lady
(3) San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority - The Board approved appointing
John Bates as Interim Manager and may appoint someone to fill Bates' former
position.
(2) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments - The COG approved the 1998
Regional Transportation Improvement Plan, which included STIP projects.
Mayor pro Tem Lady said there was controversy concerning the Paso Robles'
Niblick Bridge that was included as a regional project. He said this might set
a precedent for Arroyo Grande when the EI Campo Interchange matter comes
to the COG. He said there were other housekeeping items approved.
(1) South County Area Transit. No meeting.
(c) Council Member Fuller
(3) Economic Vitality Corporation - There was a discussion of how the Los Osos
Sewer Project will impact the spendable assets of the people living in the
area. The EVC heard Ron Johnston of Seagate speak about the type of
businesses that should be sought out for San Luis Obispo County.
(2) Air Pollution Control Board - No meeting.
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(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board - A permanent, free
Household Hazardous Waste facility is now available at Cold Canyon Landfill
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with no reservation necessary~
(d) Council Member Runels
(1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Committee - No meeting. Lopez Dam is spilling at
the rate of 1,800-acre feet in 24 hours and tributaries are flowing at 3,000-
acre feet in 24 hours.
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee - The Committee discussed
dividing up the County into water areas.
(e) Council Member Tolley
(1) Long-Range Planning Committee - The Committee seated the new
agriculture representative Dennis Donovan and is defining areas for study
this year.
(2) South County Youth Coalition - Several planning meetings have been held.
Surveys are almost complete.
(3) Community Agriculture Support Program - No meeting.
13, COUNCIL/AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dougall recognized the Volunteer Fire Fighters in the audience.
14, STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
15, ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Tolley/Fuller and the motion passed unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:46 p.m. to 10 a.m. February 28th for the General Plan Update
Meeting at o 0 Grande High School.
A. ETE" DOUGAL MA R
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NANCY~S, CITY CLERK
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