Cayucos Citizens Advisory Council Minutes of SEPT. 5, 2007 Vet’s Hall

Meeting called to order by President Ed Carnegie –7:00pm [approx. 70 in public attendance]

Present: Arley Robinson, John Carsel, Carol Baptiste (Alt), Ed Carnegie, MaryAnn Carnegie, Bill Shea (Alt), Harry Wiese, Lynn Schoennauer, ,Roland Hutchinson, Dirk Langer, Mike Hargett, Margaret Ambrose-Savage, DeAnne Harland, Marie Jaqua, Greg Bettencourt, Larry Fishman, Frank Otis, Clay Selkirk [alt]

Absent Chris Pope[e]

Minutes of 08/01/07 approved with notation that Chris Pope was with an excused absence

Motion to approve:L. Schoennauer 2^ndH. Wiese; verbal approval

Treasurer’s Report: beginning balance:$1,468.99 –expenditures for balance of $1,409.50

Announcements & Correspondence:

• some emails returned from local agencies—perhaps due to spam blockers

• additional agendas available for review at break; some dates may be announced in committee reports

Public Comments: please use the microphone, state name, and resident of ----

• Vera Wallen-Cayucos as Pres. Of the Friends of the Library—library has had a very active summer; volunteers help out at the school; mural received from Jel Wysock; there will be a library summit of all County libraries in Nov of “what’s important for libraries” place on your calendars

• Cindy Sugimuto-Cayucos homeowner/interest at 2612 Studio Dr.—bringing attention to all of the upcoming Loprena project on Studio. Concerns very much the same as what the LUC/CCAC expressed re: 20’ lateral access, basement, coastal bluff, precedent setting and being consistent—scheduled for hearing 9/21/07—may be postponed

• Michael Jinks-Land Use Lawyer for Sugimuto concerns—also consider the mean high tide; coastal commission issues, bluffs, etc.

• Mel Wysock-re: the library mural/picture to be auctioned—will donate 100% funds to help pay co-pays for insurance assistance to those in need. Will probably start to sell tickets mid-Nov. $5.00@ or $5 for 20

Public Agencies:

County Sheriff Ben Hall-calls are significantly down this year—maybe a computer error ?Thinks the rock throwing through vehicle windows has been taken care of in the last 30 days-question directed on the motorcycles on the hillsides—Supervisor Gibson said he would discuss this; others ask about the possibility of organizing a community of young men for community patrol—a “sheriff volunteer” training program does exist—also a neighborhood watch hard could possibly get implemented—call Sheriff’s Office for Crime Prevention to host a meeting for such

California Hwy.Patrol—Chuck Jordan and Pete Vierra present to specifically discuss Cayucos Issues as brought forth from community residents Margaret and Bob Bretz re: speeding on So. Ocean Ave. –what is needed in greater detail is actually when—day of the week, times, etc. –officers will get back to their commander to try and make something happen—some discussion ensued saying pros and cons about the speed traffic solar sign—that it helps slow speeders down/others say they speed up to see how fast they can get it to read—but most agreed that we all need to work together within the community and with the traffic professionals—Education, Enforcement and Engineering—supply specifics of actual concerns to Chuck Jordan at 593-3300—concerns are also on Old Creek Rd. but will mainly work on Ocean for now. Officers will be invited back for Oct. 3 Mtg. to provide additional feedback on their take once specific have been provided.

Cayucos Sanitary Dist no representative present

State Parks-. no representative present

Co. Planning–Kerry Brown—Loprena Project as brought up by C. Sugimuto & M. Jinks is possibly going to be re-scheduled; planner is R Hostetter; basement issues currently follow UBC within the SSN; storm water concerns will also be addressed

Co. Public Works–Nola—the council was sent a letter today regarding the burden of costs for receiving Nacimiento Water within CSA10A. A loan for construction for $545,000 was borrowed from CSA10parent fund & approved. It will be paid back with interest as connection fee is revenue is realized. The length of the loan depends on new construction and hook-ups.

Cayucos Chamber of Commerce-Bill Shea- Sept 19 all invited to CC Mtg. at 5:30 Vet’s Annex Rm.; Oct. 21—Street Faire; Nov. 3 Car show is sold out; Nov. 19 Wine Festival; ALSO, the CC will be getting involved in the garbage cleanup up in the vacant hills above Cayucos

Supervisor Gibson:

· Briefly addressed that the Viewshed Ord. Will be before the Planning Commission for review because of changes, however a possible extension is being requested beyond the 40 day turn-around so hearing date may change.

· Re: hillside access—Public Works may have approval to install gates to prevent vehicular access if seen to be as an unsafe provision; access can possibly be blocked

· Hardee Park-the bad news is that General Services confirmed that replacement will be greater than $100,000; but the good news is that the project will be kept on a fast track

· Library Summit on Nov. 3 will be at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion –library services as we currently know, will be taken to a new level

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use: will meet Mon. Sept. 17. a few new referrals have been received; an agenda of all will be sent out closer to the meeting date to list all projects being reviewed/ etc.; a new rendition of the proposed 143 Ocean Ave. project was presented and ultimately referred back to the LUC for review and input [see minutes of 8/01 CCAC Mtg.] and to be brought back to the council on 10/3/07 meeting

Public Safety: street light outages need to be reported to PG &E with exact pole # sited—is either in metal or painted on every pole; will continue discussion with Public Works re: sidewalks; permits, encroachment, rules, regulations.

Recreational Planning/Creek cleanup days in Cayucos possibly; Land Conservancy does last weekend in Sept. prior to the rainy season to flush out debris as most creeks are dry to very low flow

Community Members Margaret and Bob Bretz presented a flyer “Citizen’s Alert” re: speeding on So. Ocean Ave. to discuss; concerns were brought about due to the repaving & widening that seem to only increase the existing problems of speeding, unsafe passing, & aggressive driving. Along with the increase in the amount of traffic and having a designated bike route now, there appears to be a greater danger safety issue for all concerned. Possible remedies would be for greater law enforcement, more stop signs, reduce speed limits, crosswalks, traffic calming measures.

OLD BUSINESS; [items B & C--moved here for discussion by the President to accommodate County employees present for these subjects.]

Dave Flynn of Public Works was present to address concerns. Stated that speeding is a concern in ALL communities, especially after fresh paving and widening of streets occurs. Enforcement is the key to a solution. Stop signs usually designate the right-of-way at intersections; they are not a means for speed control, but rather “demands respect”. Because of concerns expressed will look again at the distribution of traffic, the right of ways, conflicts, pedestrian traffic, bike ways, etc. and potentially consider moving the business district speed limit as well as looking at 13^th St. and Ocean. KEY: educate people on the down town stripping as many are confused—perhaps get a letter out, but work together as a town. Will do some videoing of the road to look at the speeds and see how the 3E’s apply—engineering, enforcement, education. Will have more concrete information to go on.

RE: driver feedback sign on 9^th and Ocean. Might possibly relocate but will look at the unbiased monitor feedback it provides.

Motion: {Bill Shea} Consider placing the feedback sign one block south on Ocean 912^th St.) on the west side by the condominiums, to assist in calming traffic and decrease the speeding [2^nd-John Carsel] Roll call vote of 12 nayes, 3 yes’—motion did not carry. Most felt more data feedback needs to be obtained, better input from traffic professionals, and a means of having greater flexibility within resources in order to better review options available.

Location of Park Ride: Tim Gilman of SLO Council of Governments [SLOCOG] reported that having a park ride location is to hopefully foster a means of having better bus stops and connections. In 2005 three locations were recommended—3^rd St. around the Park; Studio Dr near the traffic signal and working with General Services at the Cayucos/Morro Bay Cemetery. There would be some funding for enhancements available. It was asked as to who utilizes the transportation, which end of town provides the most riders? Currently no data has been obtained. It was thought that getting a more targeted audience would obviously provide for better decision making. SLOCOG should perhaps do a survey on their bus riders. Currently RTA shows that rider-ship is up 7-13% every year. Any location, but especially at 3^rd St/the park and Ocean asks the question of where or how will additional parking be provided. Further information will be needed, but wanted to address the issue now

NEW Business:

C. Request for two-30 minute parking space in front of 299 Cayucos Dr.—commercial business across from the elementary school was discussed at this time since Dave Flynn of Public Works was present to answer any concerns.

Disccussion was that the property owner wrote the county for the request due to the current construction occurring at the school and with school back in session. Parking has become extremely impacted and school personnel are parking long term infront of the business, and in front off the mail delivery box. The council asked if this would be permanent, would it set precedence for other businesses, was it a reasonable request., and how would it be enforced MOTION [J. Carsel] to allow Public Works to designate two-30 minute parking spots in front of the current business, InStitches, located at 299 Cayucos Dr.. However, these perhaps would not be permanent 30 minute parking spots, as they would come under review again in 12-18 months. 2^nd[L. Fishman] Roll call vote—14 yes, one abstain—motion carried. A letter would be written to Noel King, Director of Public Works.

break 9:30 – 9:35PM

Continuance of Committee Reports:

By-Laws-first draft sent out or can be obtained on line for the first reading; the question of calling the “leader of a council” as a Chair or President—should it be consistent with all councils? Is President vs. chair more or less important, significant of permancy, one more easily removed—felt that each community can express its own individuality it what it wants to refer its person in charge as—i.e chair or president

CSA10A-supported what Nola had reported re: CSA10A and also thanked the council committee that worked diligently and hard in the past to get the lower allocation fees for new connection fees.

CSA10A/concurred with the report/letter as presented by Nola on Naciemiento Water and thanked the efforts of the committee that also worked hard to achieve this.

Community Design:: nothing to report

Utilities;

Old Business:

A. Advisory council priorities responses were received from nine members. Lists were specifically for Cayucos’ needs, wants and musts; Class I Issues-county wide that affects everyone; Class II affects to particular communities and Class III-organizational, administrative and internal to councils. It was certainly agreed upon that this was a most confusing task, but was worked out and will be forwarded by the Chair.

Other items were discussed and noted above with the prescence of Dave Flynn from Public Works.

NEW Business:

A. Parking in the down town core was deferred

B. Handout of the Storm-water Pollution prevention and Discharge Control Ordinance was handed out to all council members to review, read and have comments, concerns ready at next months advisory council meeting. First public hearing is scheduled 11/27 tentatively; comments are due Nov. 5. .

Good of the Order: asked if any action would be taken on the letter received from the Concerned Citizens—explained that it was addressed to M. Wulkan with copy to CCAC Members; also no updated information of the discussed Del Mar mixed use project has been received

Adjournment: 9:55PM.

Respectfully Submitted:

Mary Ann Carnegie Date:

Acting Secretary

Motion to Approve:- Seconded: