Minutes 2002-10-22
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2002
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lady called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Council: Council Members Dickens. Ferrara, Lubin, Mayor Pro Tem
Runels, and Mayor Lady were present.
City Staff Present: City Manager Adams, City Attorney Carmel, Director of
Administrative Services Wetmore, Director of Parks, Recreation
and Facilities Hernandez, Director of Public Works Spagnolo,
Director of Financial Services Snodgrass, and Director of
Community Development Strong.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Members of Cub Scout Pack 13,"The Hornets", led the Flag Salute.
4. INVOCATION
Pastor George Lepper, Peace Lutheran Church, delivered the invocation.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
S.a. Proclamation - National Character Counts Week, October 20.26, 2002.
Mayor Lady presented an Honorary Proclamation proclaiming the week of October
20-26, 2002 as "National Character Counts Week". Tobie Charles, son Christopher
Charles, and daughter Hollie Charles accepted the Proclamation.
S.b. Proclamation - Disability Achievement Day, October 18, 2002.
Mayor Lady presented an Honorary Proclamation proclaiming October 18, 2002 as
"Disability Achievement Day".
S.c. Proclamation - Erosion Control Month- October 2002.
Mayor Lady presented an Honorary Proclamation proclaiming October, 2002 as
"Erosion Control Month". Ella Honeycutt accepted the Proclamation.
S.d. Presentation - by Kirstin Barrett and Kristian Olsen, AGHS Students.-
League of California Cities Annual Conference Attendees in Long Beach.
Mayor Lady presented a Mayor's Commendation to Kirstin Barrett for representing
the City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Ms. Barrett thanked
the Council and gave a brief report on her experiences while attending the
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Conference. Mayor Lady requested that Ms. Barrett present Kristian Olsen with her
Mayor's Commendation as she was not present to accept the Certificate.
5.e. Presentation - Mayor's Commendation Recognizing Wayne Jensen,
Chairman and Coordinator of the 2002 Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest
Festival.
Mayor Lady presented a Mayor's Commendation to Wayne and Heather Jensen in
appreciation of their dedication and outstanding leadership in chairing the 2002
Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
6.a. Resolutions and Ordinances Read in Title Only
Council Member Ferrara moved, Mayor Pro Tem Runels seconded, and the motion
passed unanimously that all resolutions and ordinances presented at the meeting
shall be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
7. CITIZENS' INPUT, COMMENTS. AND SUGGESTIONS
Otis Page, Myrtle Street, addressed the Council on a range of subjects including the
attempted General Plan referendum and election-related campaign issues.
Ella Honeycutt, Oak Hill Road, commended the Council members and those running
for office for their conduct during the election season.
Patty Welsh, Pradera Court, inquired whether there was a time limit for individuals
making public comment. Mayor Lady responded he has never enforced a time limit
on speakers.
Roy Berger, Sunrise Drive, thanked the Council and those running for office for their
time, energy and patience.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Ferrara pulled Item B.e. for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Runels moved, and Council Member Lubin seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items B.a. through B.h., with the exception of B.e., with the
recommended courses of action:
B.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification.
Action: Approved the listings of cash disbursements for the period October 1,
2002 through October 15, 2002.
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8.b. Consideration of Cash Flow Analysis/Approval of Interfund Advance
from the Water Facility Fund.
Action: Received and filed September 2002 cash report and approve the
interfund advance from the Water Facility Fund to cover cash deficits in other
funds at September 30, 2002.
8.c. Consideration of Financial Management Computer System Financing.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 3623 executing a contract with Municipal
Finance Corporation to finance the lease purchase of a financial management
computer system, equipment, and related expenses.
8.d. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special and Regular City Council
Meetings of October 8, 2002 as submitted.
8.f. Consideration of Resolution for the Submission of an Application and
Grant Agreement with the California Department of Water Resources to
Obtain a Local Groundwater Assistance Grant.
Action: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 3624 authorizing the City Manager to file
an application and enter into a grant agreement with the California Department
of Water Resources to obtain a Local Groundwater Assistance Grant; and 2)
Directed. the Director of Administrative Services to submit the authorizing
Resolution to the California Department of Water Resources.
8.g. Consideration of Award of Bid - Recreation Administration Vehicle.
Action: Awarded bid to Jim Vreeland Ford in the amount of $19,458.93 for the
purchase of a Yo ton truck.
8.h. Consideration of Televising Town Hall Election Rally on the City
Government Cable Channel.
Action: Approved the Chamber of Commerce's request to rebroadcast the
Arroyo Grande Town Hall Election Rally on the City's government cable
television channel.
On the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Runels, Lubin, Dickens, Ferrara, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
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B.e. Consideration of Local Housing Task Force (LHTF) Member
Appointments.
Recommended Action: Receive and accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation for LHTF membership.
Council Member Ferrara requested that a representative from the insurance industry
be identified to serve on the task force to provide insight on insurance issues related
to affordable and multi-family housing. Director Strong requested that Fred Bauer be
added as a member to the task force to represent work force housing issues. Council
discussion ensued, and it was clarified that that the process would proceed while
staff attempted to recruit a representative from the insurance industry.
Council Member Ferrara moved to approve staff's recommendation to accept the
task force membership as outlined in the staff report, with the addition of Mr. Fred
Bauer, and further, that Community Development, in conjunction with the task force,
attempt to recruit a representative from the insurance industry for taskforce
membership to provide input on specific items regarding multi-family housing and any
other pertinent issues. Council Member Dickens seconded the motion, and on the
following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Ferrara, Dickens, Runels, Lubin, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
None.
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. Consideration of Open Space Covenant on City Property Adjoining
Meadow Creek and Sheppel Office Complex; and Offer of Dedication for
Trail Easement Across Sheppel Property.
Community Development Director Strong presented the staff report and responded to
questions from Council.
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Mayor Lady opened the item for public comment, and upon hearing none, brought
the item back to Council for consideration.
Council Member Lubin moved to authorize the City Manager to sign and record a
covenant affecting City owned property near James Way and Oak Park Boulevard
adjoining Meadow Creek and the Sheppel Office Complex, and accept and record an
offer of dedication for a trail easement across the Sheppel property as consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Runels seconded the motion, and on the following roll-call vote, to
wit:
AYES: Lubin, Runels, Dickens, Ferrara, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
a. MAYOR MICHAEL LADY
(1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD). Met
10/02; issues discussed included licensing for brine disposal, addressing
brine disposal violations, and revisiting procedures for disposition of brine
waste; and CEQA review related to the proposed Airport acquisition. Met
10/15 at the Plant to conduct the Board Meeting and then to tour the
Plant.
(2) Other. None.
b. MAYOR PRO TEM THOMAS A. RUNELS
(1) Zone 3 Advisory Board. Technical Committee met twice; discussed
peer review of the people that the County brought in to look at the design
of the water treatment plant.
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). Special
Meeting held to discuss the Woodlands project.
(3) Other. None.
c. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS
(1) Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC). No report. Met on 10/17
which conflicted with the Arroyo Grande Candidate Forum.
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c. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM DICKENS (continued):
(2) South County Youth Coalition. Gave Skate Park update; YMCA and
Grover Beach partnership formed to provide staffing at the Park for
supervision; entry fee of $2.00 established; weekday hours 2:30-6:00
p.m.; weekend hours 1 :00-6:00p.m. Also reported that presentation was
received by Cindy Blankenberg regarding the Bright Futures Program.
(3) Other. None.
d. COUNCIL MEMBER TONY M. FERRARA
(1) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA). No report.
(2) Air Pollution Control District (APCD). No report.
(3) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional
Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA). SLOCOG Housing Taskforce
to meet 10/24 and 11/7/02.
(4) Other. Received email from David Mullinax, League of California Cities,
regarding membership on the League's Housing Task Force.
e. COUNCIL MEMBER SANDY LUBIN
(1 ) South County Area Transit (SCAT). No report.
(2) Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). Met 9/25; Received County
update and CalED Board update from County Planning representative;
received report on results of Mid State Fair; reported that the EVC
received a PG&E grant for $5,000.
(3) Other. None.
13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
None.
15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
16. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lady adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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Michael A. Lady, Mayor
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