08-14-12 CC Agenda Summary City Council
Steven Adams, City Manager
Timothy J. Carmel, City Attorney
Kelly Wetmore, City Clerk
Tony Ferrara, Mayor
Tim Brown, Mayor Pro Tem
Joe Costello, Council Member
Jim Guthrie, Council Member
Caren Ray, Council Member
REVISED AGEN DA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL/SUCC ESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED
ARROYO GRANDE REDE VELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 , 2012 - 6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
1. CALL TO ORDER : 6:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. FLAG SALUTE : ARROYO GRANDE ROTARY CLUB
4. INVOCATION : REVEREND PATRICK DARNELL
SAINT JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
5. AGENDA REVIEW :
[Note: All agenda items are City Council items unless noted as a “Successor Agency”
item.]
5.a. Closed Session Announcements :
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012, after meeting in Closed Session regarding:
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Deborah Glasser Kolly, Labor Negotiator; and Steven Adams,
City Manager
Represented Employees: Arroyo Grande Police Officers' Association
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Steven Adams, City Manager
Represented Employees: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 620
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Steven Adams, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Management Employees
Consideration of Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(c)
the City Council reconvened into open session and announced there were no
reportable actions taken.
Agenda
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5. AGENDA REVIEW: (cont’d)
5.b. Move that all ordinances presented for in troduction or adoption be read in title
only and all further readings be waived .
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS :
6.a. Presentation by South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District
7. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS :
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present
issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments
should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. The
Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on matters not published on the
agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or presiding Council Member may:
♦ Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
♦ A Council Member may state a desire to meet with you.
♦ It may be the desire of the Council to place your issue or matter on a future
Council agenda.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council:
♦ Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
♦ Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to
individual Council members.
♦ Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member
of the audience shall not be permitted.
8. CONSENT AGENDA :
The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The
recommendations for each item are noted. Any member of the public who wishes to
comment on any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Any Council Member may
request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or
change the recommended course of action. The City Council may approve the remainder
of the Consent Agenda on one motion.
8.a. Consideration of Cash Disbursement Ratification (KRAETSCH)
Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period July 1,
2012 through July 31, 2012.
8.b. Statement of Investment Deposits (KRAETSCH)
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report of current investment deposits as of
June 30, 2012.
8.c. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizin g the Fire Station Expansion General
Obligation Bond Property Tax Levy Rate (KRAETSCH)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizi ng the fire station expansion
property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2012-13.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d):
8.d. Consideration of Approval of Minutes (WETMORE)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council/Successor
Agency to the Dissolved Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency meeting of July 10,
2012, as submitted.
8.e. Consideration of Approval of Minutes [SUCCESSOR AGENCY] (WETMORE)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council/Successor
Agency to the Dissolved Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency meeting of July 10,
2012, as submitted.
8.f. Consideration of Temporary Use Permit 12-015 Authorizing Closure of City Streets
and Use of City Property for the 75 th Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival
(McCLISH)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 12-015,
authorizing closure of City streets and use of City property for the 75 th Annual Arroyo
Grande Valley Harvest Festival.
8.g. Consideration of an Appropriation of Funds and Approval of an Agreement for
Contractor Services for Refurbishment of Landscaping in the Oak Park Boulevard
Medians, from Noel Street to Farroll Avenue (PERRIN)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the Agreement for Contractor Services with Central
Coast Earthscapes, Inc. to refurbish the median landscaping on Oak Park Boulevard,
between Noel Street and Farroll Avenue; 2) Appropriate $11,260 from the Parkview
Assessment District Fund (Tract 1769) for Contractual Services; and 3) Authorize the City
Manager to sign and administer the agreement.
8.h. Consideration of Proposed Donation and Sponsorship Program (ADAMS)
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed Donation and Sponsorship Program.
8.i. Consideration of Salary and Benefit Adjustments for Management Employees
(ADAMS)
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution establishing salary and benefits for
management employees for FY 2012-13; and 2) Adopt a Resolution to implement the
paying and reporting of the Employer Paid Member Contributions to the California
Public Employees’ Retirement System for all Miscellaneous Management employees.
8.j. Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees
International Union Local 620 (ADAMS)
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving a Memorandum of
Understanding with Service Employees Union Local 620 for FY 2012-13; and 2) Adopt a
Resolution to implement the paying and reporting of the Employer Paid member
Contributions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System for all
miscellaneous employees represented by SEIU.
8.k. Consideration of Resolution Establishing a Policy Regarding Electronic
Communications During Meetings (ADAMS)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution establishing a policy regarding electronic
communications during meetings.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS :
9.a. Consideration of Development Code Amendment No. 12-003; Location – Citywide;
Applicant – City of Arroyo Grande; Introduction of an Ordinance Amending
Portions of Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Setbacks
between Habitable Structures on Adjacent Lots, Separate Utility Meters for Second
Dwelling Units, Temporary Use Permit Fee Waiver Authority for
Nonprofit/Charitable Events, Miscellaneous Signs, and a Resolution Amending the
Design Guidelines and Standards for the D-2.11 Overlay District – Traffic Way and
Station Way (McCLISH)
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends the City Council: 1)
Adopt a Resolution amending the Design Guidelines and Standards for the D-2.11
Design Overlay District – Traffic Way and Station Way; and 2) Introduce an Ordinance
amending portions of Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding setbacks
between habitable structures on adjacent lots, separate utility meters for secondary
dwelling units, temporary use permit fee waiv er authority for nonprofit/charitable events,
and miscellaneous signs.
10. CONTINUED BUSINESS :
10.a. Consideration of Status Report for Police Station Project (McCLISH)
Recommended Action: 1) Proceed with preparation of a feasibility study on the listed
alternatives; and 2) Authorize $25,000 for the study.
11. NEW BUSINESS :
None.
12. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS :
The following item(s) are placed on the ag enda by a Council Member who would like
to receive feedback, direct staff to prepare information, and/or request a formal
agenda report be prepared and the item placed on a future agenda. No formal action
can be taken.
None.
13. CITY MANAGER ITEMS :
The following item(s) are placed on the ag enda by the City Manager in order to
receive feedback and/or request direction from the Council. No formal action can be
taken.
a) Consideration to Direct Staff to Prepare a Draft City Council Policy
Regarding Criteria for Items That C ouncil Representatives Appointed to
Serve on Regional Boards and Committees Should Seek Formal City
Council Direction On (ADAMS)
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS :
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the City Council.
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15. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS :
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the City Manager.
16. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS :
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present
issues, thoughts, or suggestions. Comments should be limited to those matters that
are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. The Brown Act restricts the Council
from taking formal action on matters not published on the agenda.
17. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
18. CLOSED SESSION
It is the intention of the City Council to meet in Closed Session concerning the
following items:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Deborah Glasser Kolly
Represented Employees: Arroyo Grande Police Officers' Association
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Steven Adams, City Manager
Represented Employees: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Local 620
c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Steven Adams, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Management Employees
d. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c).
Number of potential cases: 1
19. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Announcement of reportable action from closed session, if any.
20. ADJOURNMENT
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