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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 1990-07-24MOD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1990 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA The City Council met at 7:30 P.M., with Mayor Mark M. Millis presiding. ^rAr aALUTE ANQ INVOCATION Mayor Millis led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and the Rev. Robert Banker delivered the invocation. ROLL CALL Present were Mayor Millis and Council Members A.K. "Pete" Dougall, Gene Moots, Doris Olsen and B'Ann Smith. Staff members present were City Manager Chris Christiansen, City Attorney Judy Skousen, Deputy City Clerk Marylue Shoemaker, Public Works Director Paul Karp, Current Planner Scott Spierling and Police Chief Rick TerBorch. CONSENT AGENDA it was moved by Smith/Dougall and the motion passed to approve Consent Agenda Items 5.A. through S.G., with the recommended courses of action. 5.A. Award of Bid for 100-Gallon Sprayer, Parks Department, Budgeted item. Approved. 5.B. Award of Bid, Equipment Trailer, Parks Department, Budgeted Item. Approved. 5.C. Award of Bid, Painting of Recreation Center, 126 S. Mason Street, Budgeted Item. Approved. 5.D. Award of Bid, Community Center Maintenance Contract, Budgeted Item. Approved. 5.E. Letter of Resignation from Tony Flores, Planning Commissioner. Accepted With Regrets. S.F. Progress Payment No. 1, Improvements of Water Main and Sewer Main Between Mason Street and Traffic Way; Project No. 60-70-90-1 Approved. 5.G. Purchase of Sewer Hose for Vactor; Public Works Department, Budgeted Item. Approved. 6 REGISTE,R OF CHECKS "1 It was moved by Dougall/Smith, and the motion passed to approve the cash disbursements in the total amount of $727,006.86 as contained in the July 18, 1990 Staff Report of Finance Director David Bacon. nO ROAD L C LAVINE (CONTINUED FROM COUNC T.MEETINGS OF MAY 22 AND JIjLY 10, 1990._ Because of a possible conflict of interest Council Member Olsen left the dais. Current Planner Scott Spierling referred to the July 24, 1990 memo of Planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck and said that the applicant could alleviate the concerns of the Planning Commission regarding sight -distance, drainage, grading and vegetation. He il '287 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 1990 said that the major change in the project has been the relocation of the private driveway and showed the new location on the map. He said that there would also be a minor modification of a wall on the other side of the road and these changes would alleviate concerns of grading and vegetation removal. He said that the applicant has been working with the Public Works Department to resolve the concerns about drainage by constructing an underground conduit from the project to Tally Ho Road and then, after conducting a drainage study to determine which direction the water will go, transporting it to the Tally Ho Creek. He said that after reviewing the redesigned project the Planning Commission has reconsidered its previous decision and now recommends that the Council adopt a Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration and approving Tentative Tract No. 983. After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Millis declared the nearing open and said all persons would be heard regarding this matter. Speaking on behalf of the applicant was JIM MC GILLIS of San Luis Engineering who said that the applicant agreed to remove a greenhouse which probably causes more runoff than the house which will replace it. After questions by the Council, Mayor Millis asked if anyone else cared to speak. When no one came forward the Mayor closed the hearing to the floor. After Council discussion it was moved by Smith/Dougall (4-0-1 Smith, Dougall, Moots and Millis voting aye, Olsen absent) to approve Resolution No. 2409 Adopting a Negative Declaration, Instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination, and Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 983 Applied for L. C. La Vine to Resubdivide Four (4) Existing Parcels Into Six (6) Parcels, Located at 139, 141, 143 and 145 Tally Ho Road. Council Member Olsen returned to the dais at 7:47 P.M. THE CITY• CITYWIDE._ Mr. Christiansen referred to the July 18, 1990 memo of Planning Director Liberto-Blanck and said that there has been some difficulty in the last year or so regarding the sale of automobiles, motorhomes and boats on various parcels in the City. He said that the property owners have helped as much as they can so now an Ordinance is being proposed which basically states that on thesvehiclesand nif it is not gone in 24tinue to occur a n hours it can be ce can be cowed• After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Millis declared the hearing open and said all persons would be heard regarding this matter. HEATHER JENSEN of 565 May Street said that there should be an enforcement of this. She said that all of the well meaning ordinances already established and those in the future need to be enforced code requireenforcement full timeofficer. personShe said if not more. position When no one further came forward to speak, Mayor Millis closed the hearing to the floor. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 1990 After Council discussion Mr. Christiansen read the title of the ordinance. It was moved by Smith/Moots and the motion carried to dispense constituted the fi st r reading of the ordinance. saidthatMillis ._. • • •: /��"5�....R1RTS�i�'f�7 i�i111Df.Y�i•J�.9i/+1 1-f-f"RV-- Mr. Christiansen said that probably THOMAS PARSONS should speak on the subject. After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Millis declared the hearing open and said all persons would be heard regarding this matter. Mr. Parsons of 1219 Montego and representing the Recycling Afface said that lrs committee of the Chamber of thdraw the letter questing the edate be set for Ocy would toberwithdraw 1, 1990. When no one else came forward to speak, Mayor Millis closed the hearing to the floor. After Council discussion of billing, it was moved by Dougall/Moots and the motion carried to approve the $.50 rate. There was additional discussion about the date. Council Member Olsen asked if there would be enough preparation time to start up on September 1. Mayor Millis said that the Chamber's Committee would have their marketing plan ready in one week, July 31, 1990, at which time the City can review and implement it. After further discussion the Council agreed to the September 1 start up date and, if necessary, would hold a special meeting after seeing the marketing plan on July 31. ��,, HOG �`T CAMINO MFRCA�Q. Mr. Christiansen referred to the July 20, 1990 memo of Public Works Director Paul Karp and said that it states another delay of about 12 months. He also said that Senator Ken Maddy should be contacted to see what type of pressure can be put on Caltrans. After Council discussion Mr. Christiansen said that he would call the Senator and also contact Grover City and Pismo Beach. Q R INTERSECTIO cvsvTC AT WEST BRANCH STREET/GRAND avc�rrF/TRI�FFTC WAY AND WEST.F.Y ST EF_:T. No Report. Mr. Christiansen referred to his memo of July 19, 1990 which said -that the Council, by minute motion, should reject all bids regarding the overlay work and utilities. After discussion it was moved by Moots/Smith and the motion carried to reject all bids. An emergency motion was made by Dougall/Olsen (5-0-0-, Dougall, Olsen, Smith, Moots, and Millis voting aye) to reconsider the 1990-91 street program. Because of possible financial benefits from street overlays near their homes, Mayor Millis and Council Member Smith left the dais. Mr. Christiansen submitted a second memo dated July 24, 1990 3 289 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 1990 which summarized for the Council alternative projects which could be performed with money budgeted for street work from 1989-90 "carry over" funds and fiscal year 1990-91. Mr. Karp said that it is his hope that all $609,300 worth of projects outlined in Mr. Christiansen's memo could go out to bid in the next 30 days. He also said that the order of work will depend on the contractor's scheduling. It was moved by Dougall/Olsen (3-0-2, Dougall, Olsen and Moots voting aye, Millis and Smith absent) to approve the street program for 1990-91. Mayor Millis and Council Member Smith returned at 8:30 P.M. jyMr. Christiansen said that he cannot recommend in favor of the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He said that the State is in a budgetary crunch and may take monies from the City. He said that when that is settled we will see where we are going from there. After discussion it was decided to continue the item to September 11, 1990. " o RESPONSE TO STATE WATER EIR, Council Member Olsen said that Ms. Liberto-Blanck had been asked to draft a letter listing the City's areas of concern and will attend a public hearing in San Luis Obispo on July 25, 1990, at which time she will submit the City's response. Mr. Christiansen read the t moved by Dougall/Moots and the further reading of the ordinance. ,itle of the ordinance. It was motion passed to dispense with It was moved by Dougall/Moots (5-0-0, Dougall, Moots, Olsen, Smith and Millis voting aye) to adopt Ordinance 427 C.S. Amending the Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 8 Regarding Secondhand and Junk Dealers. VIDEOTAPING PHOTOGRAPHING ETC FOR THE MAKING OF STILL PHOTOGRAPHS, MOTION PICTURES TELEVISION. COMMERCIAL.__ AND NON - THEATRICAL --FILM PROMCTIONS: CITYWIDE. Mr. Christiansen read the title of the ordinance. It was moved by Dougall/Moots and the motion passed to dispense with further reading of the ordinance. It was moved by Dougall/Hoots (5-0-0, Dougall, Moots, Olsen, Smith and Millis voting aye) to adopt Ordinance 428 C.S. Adding Chapter 17 to Title 4 of the Municipal Code Establishing Regulations for "Filming Activities". 10-A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE A CITY STREET FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL PARADE, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 1990, Mr. Christiansen read the title of the resolution. It was moved by Dougall/Moots and the motion passed to dispense with further reading of the balance of the resolution. It was moved by Dougall/Moots (5-0-0, Dougall, Moots, Olsen, 4 200' CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1990 Smith and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2410 Requesting Authorization to Close a Street. 10 B RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY CONFLICT OF INT.REGT'CODE. Mr. Christiansen read the title of the resolution revising Resolution No. 2363. It was moved by Dougall/Smith and the motion passed to dispense with further reading of the balance of the resolution. It was moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0, Dougall, Smith, Olsen, Moots and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2411 Revising Resolution No. 2363 Conflict of Interest Code by Addition of Architectural Advisory Committee to the Appendix of Designated Positions; and Various other Staff Title Changes. 11WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, None 12 ORAL CO?MNICATIONS. Mayor Millis announced his intention to nominate Bill Tappan to serve on the Parking and Traffic Commission, filling the vacancy created by the moving of Jim Souza to the Planning Commission. 8p O R ENT It was moved by Moots/Dougall, and the motion passed, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. - 1,2- 7, MARK ILLI , MAY -OR' ATTEST MARYLU SHOEMAKER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK 5