Minutes 1988-04-12
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1988
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
The City Council met in re9ular session with Mayor Howard Mankins
presiding. Also present were Council Members Dorace Johnson, Mark M. Millis,
Gene Moots and D. G. Porter.
FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Mankins led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and the Rev.
Kenneth Beene of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
HENRY HORWEGE of 243 Larchmont complimented the Council on the City Area
Forums. He asked for an explanation of $50,000.00 in expenditures alleged to be
unnecessary by a former City Planner. He also questioned suggestions at a recent
Long Range Planning Committee meeting to extend LePoint St. through and connect to
Wesley. He said that Resolution No. 1984, passed in August 1986, said that the City
shall not extend LePoint St. through private property between Nevada St. and Wesley
St. He said the residents wonder what is going on and would appreciate the Council
looking into it.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Mankins asked the Council to pull items C.19. through C.23.
for separate action. Council Member Moots requested C.la. and C.25. also
be pulled and Council Member Johnson C.l0. for correction. Moved by Porter/
Johnson (5-0-0) to approve remaining Consent Agenda items.
C.l. Proclamation, "Building Safety Week", April 10-16, 1988 (Recommend Mayor
So Proclaim)
C.2. Proc 1 amat i on, "Barbershop Harmony Month", April 1988 (Recommend Mayor
So Proclaim)
C.3. Proclamation, "Beta Sigma Phi Days", (Recommend Mayor
May 20, 21 & 22, 1988 So Proclaim)
C.4. Proclamation, "Small Business Week", May 8-14, 1988 (Recommend Mayor
So Proclaim)
C.5. March 8, 1988 City Council Minutes. (Recommend Approval)
C.6. March 22, 1988, City Council Minute~ (Recommend Approval)
C.? March 15, 1988, Long Range Planning Ad Hoc
Committee Minutes (Recommend Approval)
C.8. March 22, 1988, Long Range Planning Ad Hoc
Committee Minutes (Recommend Approval)
C.9. March 21, 1988, City Council Area 1 Forum Minutes (Recommend Approval)
C.11. April 4, 1988, City Council Budget Study Session Minutes (Recommend Approval)
C.12. First Quarter, 1988, Departmental Report (Information)
C.13. March, 1988, Investment Report (Information)
C.14. First Quarter, 1988, Sales Tax Revenue Report (Information)
C.15. State Water Project (Recommend Approval)
C.16. Final Approval, Tract 1485, and Acceptance of Public (Recommend Approval
Improvements (1190 Grand Avenue) and Acceptance)
C.l? 1988 Clean-Up Week (Information)
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C.24. Letter from Assemblyman Eric Seastrand Requesting Support (Recommend Letter
of AB 2975 of Support)
C.25. Agreement between the City of Arroyo Grande and
Becker and Be 11, Inc. (Recommend Approval)
C.26. Engineering Review of Background Materials for Pismo Beach
Proposal to Realign West Branch Street (Recommend Approval)
C.27. Adjustments for Error in Measurement of Water Delivered
(Zone 3/Grover City) (Recommend Approval)
C.28. Clarence Avenue Water Line Improvements (Recommend Approval)
Public Hearing
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT GPAN88-1, WEST BRANCH STREET'
BRISCO ROAD AT HIGHWAY 101. HILLCREST DRIVE AT HIGHWAY 101 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE)
Planning Director Doreen Llberto-B anck referred to her memo of April 12, 1988,
and said several areas have been identified for improvement along W. Branch St. and
Highway 101 to alleviate current and future traffic problems.
Mayor Mankins said he would abstain from discussion and voting on the portion
affecting Brisco Rd. Mayor Mankins opened the hearing to the public.
PETE MILLER, attorney for the Rancho Grande Project, said he met with Pismo
Beach traffic consultants trying to find an acceptable solution to the Oak Park Blvd.
problem. He asked that the Council postpone acting on the General Plan for two
weeks until they see what the experts come up with.
TIM KENSINGER, 1538 Old Oak Park Rd., said the plan appeared to reduce access.
He also said that a major intersection would be created at Grand Ave. and the
bridge and that the proposed ramps will dump right into St. Patricks school yard.
JIM SCRAVINI, 201 Whiteley, asked if the proposed General Plan would change
the placement of City Hall. He said that City Hall should be placed before any
changes are made.
BILL MC CANN, 575 Crown Hill, said that there are numerous projects near
Brisco Rd. and he doesn't think traffic should be routed through that area.
KEN JOHNSON, 23a W. Branch St., questioned the possibility of additional
traffic in front of his house.
MARGO RUTHERFORD, Pres i dent of the Vi 11 age Merchants Associ at i on, sai d she
would like a continuation on the proposal until they can study it.
FRED STEELE, 1598 Hillcrest Dr., said that Oak Park Blvd. should be closed
and that more frontage roads are needed.
Mayor Mankins closed the discussion to the floor. He asked if staff had
made notes on some of the questions posed and could respond, such as the school,
whether the change will affect it.
Plannin9 Director Liberto-Blanck said that the existing ramps at Brisco Rd.
were looked at and are shown as being closed.
Public Works Director Karp said that at the suggestion of Caltrans staff,
the plan proposes construction of double lane ramps to replace the existing north-
bound ramps at Brisco Rd. and the northbound Grand Ave. onramp, and improvement
of the frontage road which would consolidate traffic and could be better for
children at the school if properly designed.
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Council Member Millis said that he felt the citizens were not informed. He
said that closing the northbound onramp of 101 means that cars will have to get off
at Grand Ave. and go through town to Brisco Rd. He said that the additional traffic
and ramp change will affect the school crossing at St. Patrick's. He said the plan
should be postponed and that more public input is needed.
Council Member Porter said that the proposed plan had been published in the
paper and that the information has been available to everyone since March. He said
that the plan is not perfect but is an improvement.
Council Member Moots said that he would like to postpone this for at least
two weeks. He said he would like to hear what the citizens want. lie asked the
citizens to call or write to the Council Members.
Moved by Moots/Millis (5-0-0) to continue this agenda item.
Council Member Johnson said she would like to hear how the people feel about
this.
Mayor Mankins said that the matter would be put on the agenda for April
26, 1988.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, #88-2 AND REZONING CASE #88-203 AREA BOUNDED BY MASON St AND
CROWN TERRACE, BRANCH ST. AND LEPOINT ST. E.C. LOOMIS/JOIE SCOLARI
Planning Director Liberto-B anck referred to her memo of April 12, 1988, and
said that the applicants propose to change the General Plan designation on the
property from Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial to Central Business District (C-B-D).
The zoning is proposed to be changed from a combination of PM (Planned Industrial),
R-1 (Single Family Residential), and R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) to C-B-D
(Central Business District). She said that the Planning Commission recommended
that the Council approve General Plan Ammendment #88-2 and Zoning Case #88-203
Mayor Mankins opened the hearing to the public.
ROB STRONG of the Planning Mill introduced representatives of the applicants.
He complimented the staff on their report. He said the key to the decision is
the general plan amendment and the rezoning.
BOB TARVIN, 229 Miller Way, said he is concerned about large trucks
getting around the corner at Mason and LePoint streets. He said he is also concerned
about noise and visual impact, such as neon lights and rooftop equipment. He said
that the E.I.R. should be returned to the Planning Co~nission.
SANDY MERRIAM of Merriam & Associates said that the E.I.R. did focus on traffic
access and visual but did not consider noise.
RANDY POLTL, Project Director for Loomis & Scolari, answered questions
regarding rights of way, noise and lights. He said bars would not be allowed.
Planning Director Liberto-Blanck said that changing the zoning from Heavy
Commercial to Central Business would reduce the noise.
Sandy Merriam said that the final issue regarding truck turning and access
raises a valid consideration. He said the major point is that the market will be
serviced from Mason St.
Public Works Director Karp said that there was a staff recommendation that
the radius of the curb return at the southeast corner of Mason St. at LePoint be
lengthened if the applicant can acquire the necessary right of way. He further
stated that if the City required the improvement but the applicant could not
acquire the right of way, the City could acquire the easement for the applicant at
his expense through Eminent Domain or waive the the condition. Mayor Mankins said
that there may be a problem with Eminent Domain getting approved by the Council.
Mayor Mankins closed the hearing to the floor. He said that he thinks the
project will be an asset to the City. . Council Member Porter said that most stumbling
blocks have been cleared up. and if there are other things in the way they can be
resolved.
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Council Member Johnson said she can understand the concerns of area residents.
She also said that she feels the project will enhance the area.
Moved by Millis/Moots (5-0-0) to approve General Plan Amendment #88-2 and
Rezoning Case #88-203. Planning Director Liberto-Blanck said that there are three
items which the Council will be considering.
I~oved by Mi 11 is/Moots (5-0-0, Mi 11 is I Moots, Johnson, Porter and Mank i ns
votjng aye) to adopt Resolution No. 2209 Certifying Environmental Impact Report 88-1,
Joie Scolari/E.C. Loomis.
Moved by Johnson/Millis (5-0-0, Johnson, Millis, Porter, Moots and Mankins
voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2210 Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 88-2,
Joie Scolari/E.C. Loomis.
Moved by Millis/Moots (5-0-0, Millis, Moots, Porter, Johnson and Mankins
voting aye) to have the first reading of an Ordinance Approving Zone Change
No. 88-203, Joie Scolari/LC. Loomis and amending the Zoning Map.
1988-89 ANNUAL LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND CLAIMS RESOLUTION
Interim City Manager Chris Christiansen said that it is recommended that the
City Council adopt a Resolution so that the City can receive $247,606; $170,00 to
be used for S.L.O. S.C.A.T. and for street repairs.
Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0, Johnson, Moots, Millis, Porter and Mankins
voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2211, The 1988-89 Annual Local Transportation
Fund Claims to the San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council.
1988 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL REPORT
Interim City Manager Christiansen announced that the festival committee has
received a Certificate of Insurance which names the City of Arroyo Grande as an
additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000.00.
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE CITY' S RETIREr~ENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE TO PROVIDE 2% AT 50
MOOIFIED FORMULA FOR LOCAL POLICE MEMBERS ONLY
Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0, Johnson, Moots, Millis, Porter and Mankins
voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2212 Approving and Amendment to Contract
Between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees Retirement System and
the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande.
CLARIFICATION OF LETTER TO THE NEWSPAPER FROM "GENERAL PLAN WORDSMITH".
Interim City Manager Christiansen referred to his memo of April 7, 1988 and
said that "Wordsmith" who wrote a "Letter to the Editor" does not understand the
total scope of work to be accomplished.
DES1GN OF WOMAN'S CLUB PARKING LOT
Director of Public Works Karp referred to his memo of April 4, 1988, and
said it is recommended that the City Council authorize the restriping of the
Woman's Club parking lot from this year's budget reserves in Fund 50; and consider
authorizing the staff to solicit bids to construct the northerly most parking lot
with funding to be from 1988-89 revenues. Mr. Christiansen said that in the
building fund there are adequate funds to appropriate $"65,000.00 for the project.
Moved by Johnson/Porter. (5-0-Q) to approve the recommendation to authorize
restriping of the Woman's Club lower parking lot, and refer the upper parking lot
to the budget discussions.
JOE MANION, 255 Larchmont, asked if the telephone poles would be removed
from W. Branch St. when the street is overlayed. Public Works Oirector Karp said
that they would not be moved because it is his understanding that they will line up
with future sidewalks.
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BILL LACKEY, developer of Royal Oaks Estates, said that if the City could
coordinate the paving with the paving of their subdiviSion, he could give the City
a good price. Paul Karp said that he would send out bid requests for the work if
authorized by Council. He encouraged Lackey to bid the project.
Mayor Mankins suggested that .he work with staff on that.
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LINDA DRIVE AND BENNETT STREET
Moved by Johnson/Porter (5-0-0, Johnson, Porter, Millis, Moots and Mankins
voting aye) to have the fint reading of an Ordinance amending the municipal code
to permit designation of one-way streets by resolution. (VC 21657)
Moved by Johnson/Porter (5-0-0, Johnson, Porter, Millis, Moots and Mankins
voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2214 establishing a "No Parking" zone on a
portion of the Linda Dr. and Bennett Ave. connection. (Municipal Code Sec. 2-7.04)
KHATCHIK ACHAOJIAN, 222 Grand Ave., said that he has a problem with traffic
blocking the driveway of his service station. He said that he is in favor of the
"No Parking" resolution.
110ved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0, Porter, Johnson, Moots, ~1i 11 i 5 and Mank i ns
voting aye) to adopt Resolution No. 2213 designating a portion of Linda Dr. as a
one-way street. (MC 43,19)
PLANNING COr~NISSION DETERMINATION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE LIt~ITING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING HEIGHT TO FIFTEEN FEET (15'),1964 SIERRA DR. I
VARIANCE CASE NO. 88-117, BILL REINHART.
Planning Director Liberto-Blanck referred to her memo of April 12, 1988 and
said that the recommendation is to file the Planning Commission Determination on
Variance Case No. 88-117, a variance tei exceed the 15' height restriction.
Moved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0, Porter, Johnson, Moots, Mi 11 i sand f1ank i ns
voting aye) to approve recommendation.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW - CASE NO. 87-392, ROYAL OAKS ESTATES PATIO HOME~
Planning Director Liberto-Blanck referred to her memo of April 12, 1988.
She said that the Planning Commission recommends that the Council approve the
proposed architecture, colors and materials presented by the applicant.
Moved by Porter/Johnson (4-0-1, Moots abstaining) to approve the recommendation.
Council Member Moots abstained because of a possible conflict of interest.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT USE OF BICYCLES AND WHEELED TOYS ON
SIDEWALKS [N ,'HE DO\~NTOWN V I LLAGE AREA
Moved by Johnson/Porter (5-0-0, Johnson, Porter, Millis, Moots and Mankins
votin9 aye) to adopt Ordinance No. 373 C.S. Prohibiting the Us~ of Bicycles and
Wheeled Toys on Sidewalks Along Branch St. in the DOI'lntown Village Area.
CONSENT AGENpA ITEMS
C.l0. Apri 1 4, 1988 City Council Area Forum Minutes. Council Member Johnson said
that a quote regarding landscaping was attributed to her. She said that she
was not responsible for the quote.
C.la. Hater Bills. Council l4ember Millis said that he has had calls regarding City
water service being in the owner's name rather than the renter's.
Moved by Millis/Johnson to approve item C.l0. as corrected.
Counci 1 r~(~Hlber Mill is said tllat he would like to have the water billing
system 100ked 'j nto and conti nlled until the next meeti ng.
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C.19. Resolution Designating a Landmark Tree 88-41 (1160 Maple Street)
Moved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0, Porter, Johnson, Millis, Moots and Mankins
voting aye) to approve.
C.20. Resolution Designating a landmark Tree 88-42 (551 Crown Hill)
Moved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0, Porter, Johnson, Millis, Moots and Mankins
voting aye) to approve.
C.21. Resolution Designating a landmark Tree 88-43 (551 Crown Hill)
Moved by Porter/Johnson(5-0-0, Porter, Johnson, Moots, Millis and Mankins
voting aye) to approve.
C.22. Resolution Designating a landmark Tree 88-44 (551 Crown Hill)
Moved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0, Porter, Johnson, Moots, Millis and Mankins
voting aye) to approve.
C.23. Resolution Designating a Landmark Tree 88-45 (551 Crown Hill)
Moved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0, Porter, Johnson, Moots, Millis and Mankins
voting aye) to approve.
C.25. Agreement between the City of Arroyo Grande and Becker and Bell, Inc.
Moved by Millis/Johnson (5-0-0) to adopt.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. to a Closed Session.
RECONVENEMENT AND ADJOURNMENT TO STUDY SESSION
The Council reconvened and immediately adjourned at 10:15 P.M. to a Budget
Study Session April 13, 1988.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK