Minutes 2012-12-03 SP MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrara called the Special City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Members Joe Costello, Jim Guthrie, Caren Ray, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brown, and Mayor
Tony Ferrara were present.
City Manager Steven Adams, City Attorney Tim Carmel, Director of Legislative and Information
Services/City Clerk Kelly Wetmore, Director of Administrative Services Angela Kraetsch,
Director of Recreation Services John Rogers, Director of Community Development Teresa
McClish, Chief of Police Steve Annibali, and Fire Chief Joel Aranaz were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ferrara led the Flag Salute.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
No public comments were received.
5. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
a) Receive and file the City's Clerk report
City Clerk Wetmore presented a brief staff report explaining that on August 21, 2012, the
City Council accepted the City Clerk's certification that there were not more candidates than
elected offices to be filled at the General Municipal Election on November 6, 2012. She
noted that pursuant to the Elections Code, the Council had adopted Resolution No. 4481
which resulted in the appointments of Tony Ferrara as Mayor for a two-year term, and Jim
Guthrie and Caren Ray as members of the City Council, each for four-year terms, as if they
were elected. She also noted that adoption of Resolution No. 4481 resulted in cancellation
of the City's General Municipal Election on November 6`h. She recommended the Council
receive and file the report and that the required Oaths of office be administered.
b) Oath of Office Administered by City Clerk Wetmore
City Clerk Wetmore administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Tony Ferrara, Council Member
Jim Guthrie, and Council Member Caren Ray.
6. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAY
Council Member Ray thanked her family for the sacrifices they make in order for her to be able
to serve as a Council Member and thanked the Council and citizens for their enduring faith.
7. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBER GUTHRIE
Council Member Guthrie thanked his wife for her support over the last 12 years as he has
served the community; thanked the citizens of Arroyo Grande, and said it is humbling that they
have the faith in the Council to allow them to continue to serve. He stated he is looking forward
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to the next four years and bringing to fruition many of the things that were started twelve years r •
ago with the changes to the General Plan and the 10-year Strategic Plan that is now within
reach. He expressed appreciation for the support from the community and from his family.
8. REMARKS BY MAYOR FERRARA
Mayor Ferrara recognized the presence of Mayor-elect Debbie Peterson from the City of Grover
Beach and stated the City of Arroyo Grande is fortunate to be able to work hand in hand with its
neighbors, which has made it, easier to navigate through the complexities of projects and
programs especially when they cross over City boundaries. He commented on the positive
relationships on the Council and the dedication to the citizens and the City of Arroyo Grande.
He thanked the community's dedicated volunteers as well as City staff and promised to continue
to work hard on behalf of the community.
9. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Recommended Action: Appoint Council Member Costello as the Mayor Pro Tern for the next
one-year period, pursuant to Council policy.
Action: Mayor Pro Tern Brown moved to appoint Council Member Costello as the Mayor Pro
Tern for the next one-year period. Council Member Guthrie seconded, and the motion passed
on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Brown, Guthrie, Ray, Costello, Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrara adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of December 11,
2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 215 E. Branch Street.
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