AVILA VALLEY ADVISORY COUNCIL
San Luis Obispo County, California
P.O. Box 65
Avila Beach, California 93424
www.AvilaValley.org
Minutes, November 8, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Vice-chair Boyd Horne in the absence of Chair
Lynn Walter at 7:03 p.m.
Present were: Boyd Horne, Anne Brown, Jan Taylor, Lisa Newton, John Salisbury,
Julia Hartzell, Jayne Morton, Sherri Danoff, Ken Thompson, Bob Pusanik, Ted
Ivarie, Steve Johnson, Bill Tickell.
Excused: Karin Argano, Lynn Walter.
September minutes were approved as e.mailed.(The October meeting was cancelled.)
Public Comment: none
Treasurer’s Report: $490.18 (same as last report).
County Reports:
a. Sheriff: 32 calls..7 EMS, 4 incident, 1 coroner, 3 crime, and several
grand theft, identity theft, and traffic. No reports from Cave Landing area.
b. Planning: Ryan Hostetter asked for action on the referral for a new
security building at Diablo. This is being fast-tracked, because the NRC requires it.
Recommend to Planning that AVAC has no objection or concern about the
development as proposed. Passed 13/0.
In addition, guard towers are being planned; it may be the case that development
within the secure area are exempt from the permitting process. Discussion on
this continues within the Department.
c. Public Works: no report.
d. Supervisor: Adam Hill reports that the “5-year pain plan” has slipped
to a “7-year pain plan” regarding the budget. Anticipate a SLOW recovery of 1%.
Prop 22 passed which can protect local money from State seizure.
e. CalFire: Mr. Lewin will become acting Fire Chief upon the retirement
of the present Chief. A retirement party will be held at the Cayucos Vets Hall
December 5th.
The local fire station building has been delayed due to budget concerns.
Fireworks on the pier recently went off without a hitch. Fire abatement efforts
in Squire Canyon and Pismo Beach. Controlled burn on the North Ranch above
Diablo..smoke will be visible on Friday. The every-3-year Fire Code Adoption
plan has changes effecting our area: ALL new residences must be sprinkled. In
the master plan process, our Station 62 will have advanced life-support
capability. CALFIRE now has an MOU with the Diablo Fire crew for mutual
assistance.
Old Business: John Busselle from Planning presented the revised Vacation Rental
Ordinance Section 23.08.165. (Sent to all AVAC members by e.mail previously.)
Action: AVAC recommend approval of the Ordinance as presented.
(made by Bob Pusanik, seconded by Julia. Passed 13/0.
Community Liaisons:
a. ABA: Karin excused, but others reported that the ABA will work with
Parks on the extension of the Bob Jones Bike Trail into Avila.
b. ABCA: Anne Brown reports the Annual Holiday Party/Annual Meeting
Potluck on Friday, December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Center. All are welcome;
bring a side dish to share.
c. ABCF: Rick Cohen reports that grant interviews are being conducted (8
projects for $61K). Grantees will be known in December. He is suggesting a
“community alerts” activity (?web page?). Developing a symposium for “Healthy
Living for Seniors”.
d. Port San Luis: Steve McGrath not attending, but a request from AVAC to
notify AVAC members of meetings where leases are considered for action.
e. PG&E/Diablo: John Shoals reports: outage ends tomorrow; license
renewal application continues; Open House at the Center from 4-6 p.m. on
December 16th.
All are welcome!! The auditorium is being refurbished starting December 8th
with new seats/carpeting.
New Business: Ted Ivarie reminded the Council that a Nominating Committee needs
to be appointed for 2011 officers, with the election in January 2011. Serving on
the Committee are: Steve Johnson, Bill Tickell, Sherri Danoff. They will report
at the December meeting. Vice-Chair Boyd Horne asked each area of AVAC to
confirm his/her willingness to continue service or not, to be announced at the
December meeting also.
AVAC Committees:
a. Land Use: Sherri says the
Traffic Circulation study is essentially completed. She moved and Boyd seconded
that
a letter be sent to Ryan Chapman’s supervisor Frank Honeycutt complimenting Ryan
on his work on the Study and his helpfulness to AVAC on various matters.
Passed 13/0. Sherri will write the letter for Lynn’s signature.
Sherri presented a draft letter to Karen Nall, Senior Planner re: the Events
Ordinance. She is suggesting the addition of a parking plan
for any event of 500 or greater people shall be prepared by the applicant and
submitted with the land use permit application for the event site”.
Sherri moved and Steve Johnson seconded that
the letter be written recommending approval with the above addition.
Passed 13/0. Sherri will write the letter for Lynn’s signature.
b. Diablo: need a chair
c. Port: Karla . No report.
d. Avila Beach: Anne Brown reports that Public Works (Ryan Chapman) has
conducted a survey of residents on San Luis Parkway about making the street
one-way. Awaiting results.
e. SLBE: none.
f. Avila Valley: no report.
g. See Canyon: all o.k.
h. Squire Canyon: no report.
The next meeting date is December 13, 2010.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne M. Brown, Secretary