Minutes 1979-11-27
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CITY COUNCIL
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 27, 1979
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Millis presiding.
Upon roll call, Council Members Hugh O. Pope, Jr., Matthew P. Gallagher, Jr.,
Gabe de Leon, and B'Ann Smith reported present.
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Mayor Millis led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. Thereafter,
Reverand Duane Kirchner, Peace Lutheran Church of Arroyo Grande delivered
the invocation.
APPRo-vaT. OF MTNTTrrR~
On motion of Councilwoman Smith, ?ec~nded by Councilman de Leon and
unanimously carried, the minutes for the regular.meeting of.November 13, 1979,
were approved as prepared.
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On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and
unanimously carried, Demand Warrants No. 11839 through No. 11916 in the total
amount of $28,172.60; and Payroll Warrants No. 15920 through 16005 in the total
amount of $47,067.69 were approved and ordered paid.
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On motion of Council Member de Leon, seconded by Council Member Smith
and unanimously carried, the following Consent Agenda Items were approved, as
recommended by City Administrator Butch.
A-l. Receipt.of October, 1979, Management Summary Report, Workers' Compensation.
RECOMMEND RECEIVE, AND FILE.
A-2. Receipt of State of California Department of Justice, Criminal Justice
Profile-1978. RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND REFER TO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
A-3. Receipt of October, 1979, Management Summary Report, Liability Insurance.
RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE.
NO"T'TFTrA'T'TON OF T'T'F.M~ WT'T'Hn"R1lWN FROM nr-RNon
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()'RDTNANCE ADOPT TON REZONE 1100 BLOCK OF GRAND
lip_Mil TO "H-~"
Administrator Butch read. the title of
Code by rezoning certain property on the 1100
block of Brisco Road. A motion was then made
by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried
balance of this ordinance.
AVE. AND 100 BLOCK OF BRISCO RD. FROM
an Ordinance amending the Municipal
block of Grand Avenue and the.100
by Councilman Gallagher, seconded
to dispense with reading the
ORDINANCE NO. 202 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
A PORTION OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE REFERRED TO IN SECTION .302 OF TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE.
On motion of Council.Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Smith
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gallagher, de Leon; Smith and Mayor Millis
Council Member Pope
None
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the foregoing Ordinance .was passed and adopted this 27th day of November, 1979.
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Administrator Butch read the title of an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code by rezoning ,certain property descri~ed as a portion of East Cherry bound
by the Rear of .Traffic Way and Southeast Cherry. A motion was then made
by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried
to dispense with reading the balance of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 203 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY .OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
A PORTION OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE REFERRED TO IN SECTION .302 OF TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 4, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE.
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On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Smith
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Pope, Gallagher, de Leon, Smith and Mayor Millis
None
None
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 27th day of November, 1979'.
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FIRE STATION SITE-Administrator Butch reported that contact had been
made with Richmond, Rossi & Montgomery and that the firm would be working with'
the Fire Department on the initial phases of planning. Additionally, Butch
stated that the staff is looking into any Federal or State Funds that might be
available for the project.
COMMUNITY BUILDING-Administrator Butch explained that the contract
had not yet been returned to the City, but that was because both the president'
of the Woman's Club and Doug Hilton had been out of town and the contract is
expected in the next few days.
STROTHER COMMUNITY PARK-Administrator Butch reviewed with Council a
letter from concerned citizens about the safety of children entering and exiting
the park and also gave Council a copy of a traffic report from the Police Dept.
City Engineer Karp reviewed the action of the Parking and Traffic Commission
and reported to Council that the crosswalks were being painted in the Park area
and that Pedestrian Crossing signs will be installed. Also, the Traffic Commission
will "be considering the placement of IINo Parking" signs on that portion of
Lopez Drive at its next meeting. Mayor Millis asked Karp to check into the
feasibility of buttons for.the crosswalks.
SOTO SPORTS COMPLEX-Administrator Butch reported that the restroom
and concession buildings were being roofed. Sewer connections will be:;:next.
Also, plans for the tennis courts are nearly complete.
WATER SYSTEM-City Engineer Karp reported that an escrow has been
opened with Bank of America for the property and that the Title Report and
an appraisal of the'r~servoir site are forthcoming.
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Administrator Butch stated that in addition to the regular League
Bulletin, there was a memo about gas conservation from the League President.
Butch also advised Council of the forthcoming meetings about Proposition 4.
FURTHER DISCUSSION RE: UPDATING THE TF.LRPHONF. SVSTRM FOR THE rT'I'V ~F ARROVO r,RANOF.
Administrator Butch advised Council that a proposal from the Telephone
Company is forthcoming and requested that any action be held off until the
proposal is received.
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Administrator Butch showed Council on the map the boundaries of Filer
Tract No. 652 and explained that the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) lS
asking for information and asked Council for direction. Council discussion
ensued, with questions about the desirability of servicing part of an area with
Fire.:.and Police protection and not servicing another area. Also the question 'of ~
spot annexation in general was discussed. Mayor Millis felt the problem might
be eased if those wanting annexation to the City could talk to the adjoining
property owners and get larger parcels of land annexed at one time. City
Attorney Shipsey recommended that someone representing the City be present
when LAFCO heJd Public Hearings. Shipsey advised that taking no action might"
be interpreted as acceptance of LAFCO's action. After Council discussion, a
motion was made by Council Member Pope, seconded by Council Member de Leon to
accept the request of Mr. Filer to .annex Tract 652 into the City of Arroyo Grande.
Said MOTION WAS DENIED on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members
de Leon, Smith; NOES: Council Members .Pope, Gallagher and Mayor Millis;
ABSENT: None.
Further discussion ensued about the annexation process. A motion was
then made by Council Member Pope, seconded by Council Member Gallagher that the
staff be instructed to attend the LAFCO hearing and to notify LAFCO of the
Council's action this evening in regard to the applicantls request and request
termination of all annexation proceedings of the Brisco Island area and that
said proceeding will be made by the City of Arroyo Grande, and that said
annexation be voted on by the registered voters of the Island area as request~d
by the City of Arroyo Grande. SAID MOTION PASSED on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Pope, Gallagher, de Leon, Smith and Mayor Millis; NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
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PUBLIC HF.ARING-REZONF. CASF. NO 7q-l?:q F'R()M "R :A. "A_V' Tn up nil WTT.nWnnn Rnl\Tru(rplt'M"Dnc::l
Planning Director Castro outlined the rezoning request from "R-A-B-311
Residential Agricultural District to "P_D" Planned Development District of
Mr. Tempus for the property generally known as 220 Corbett Canyon Road, wildwood
Ranch.
The hearing having been:properly published and noticed, Mayor ,Millis
declared it open for public comment. Rob Rossi of Richmond, Rossi and Montgomery,
architects for the project, outlined various points of the project and spoke
of the conformance of the plan to the Focus Report. He stated that the plans
allow for little grading,and allow natural areas to remain. The type of housing
will be both single and siameze units with two and ,three ,bedrooms. There will
be 103 offsite parking spaces. Mike Callagee, Civil Engineer for the project,
stated that he had reviewed the reports of Flowers & Associates, the previous
engineers on the project, and that the plans had been revised and refined.
Calculations for run-off had been reverified. The roadway that will collect
drainage is the loop system. All drainages are to be collected and held in the
core of the project and,ultimately in the catch basin then into three drainage
shed areas. The basin size is based on 100 year storm frequency. As to
traffic, the development would not cause traffic to exceed the design capacity
of any nearby intersections. From a soils standpoint, the project presents no
extraordinary problems. Steve Campanetti, Landscape Consultant for the project
outlined his five objectives for the project, ice. (l))minimize off-site
visual impact, (2) protect existing wildlife and preserve vegetation, (3) fire
protection through drip irrigation and flame resistant plants, (4) encourage use
of natural terrain for pedestrian circulation, (5) water conservation.
Sandy Fachetti, 248 Tally Ho Road, spoke against the project because
of the water'drainage problem. He stated that he was afraid his land'might
be flooded if the development was allowed.
Various citizens spoke in favor of the project including Nancy Loomis,
324 S. Mason; Buddy Jakewith, 623 Myrtle; Mike Thomas, 318 Mason; and Roger
Fuller, 222 McKinley. Mrs. Ella Honeycutt, 506 Oak Hill Road, commended the
architect on the idea of fire resistant plants.
Planning Commissioner Manuel Sebastian pointed out that Mr. Rossi's
figures of I! parking spaces was based on 60' lot frontages. Also, he posed
the question of 'run-off based on 100%"saturation. Mr. Rossi replied that he
had not checked the ponding site, but rather the actual over-run based on
100% run-off.
Clark Moore, 1180 Ash Street, asked if there would be a fence around
the drainage ponds. Mr. Rossi indicated that a fence was not planned but
that a reed type vegetation was a possibility. John Sprague, 623 Myrtle,
was also concerned about the water level in the ponds. Rossi responded that
the drainage project would measure up to the 100 year storm frequency.
Mr. Tempus, owner of the proposed project, stated that he felt he
had done everything possible to ensure a project that would be beneficial to
the City and in harmony with the surrounding area.
There being no further comment, Mayor Millis declared the hearing closed.
Council discussion followed with Councilman Pope asking City Engineer Karp
if Karp was comfortable with the project. Karp said he could support the concept
of the project. Councilwoman smith stated that she didn't feel it would
be a good idea for Platino to be opened up because of the traffic problems.
Councilman Gallagher stated that if,Platino was not opened up it might cause
too many problems on Hwy. 227. Councilman de Leon felt that the ponds might be
dangerous if no fences were provided. Mayor Millis felt he could support the
concep~ of the plan but that some changes were needed. After further discussion,
a motion was made by Council Member de Leon, seconded by Council Member Pope
to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and to rezone the property
from "R-A-B-3" to "P-D'~. Said MOTION WAS DENIED on the following roll,call
vote: AYES: Council Members Pope, de Leon; NOES: Council Members Gallagher,
Smith, and Mayor Millis; ABSENT: None.
Further discussion ensued with the Council coming to the conclusion
that some changes would be need to be made before the project could be approved.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher; seconded by Councilman de Leon and
unanimously carried to support the concept of a 65 density figure. A motion
was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Mayor Millis to recommend that
the project streets be public. Said MOTION WAS DENIED on the following roll
call vote: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Millis; NOES: Council Members
P9p6"de Leon, Smith; ABSENT: None. A motion was then made by Councilman
Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Pope that Platino be opened. SAID MOTION PASSED
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on the following
de Leon; NOES:
roll call vote:
Council Members
AYES: Council Members Pope, Gallagher,
Smith and Mayor Millis; ABSENT: None.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Council Member de Leon,
seconded by Council Member Smith to refer the project to the Planning Commission
with consideration of the above three items. Said MOTION PASSED on the
following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members pope, Gallagher, de Leon,
Smith and Mayor Millis; NOES: None; ABSENT: None.
FURTHER nT.!~r.nSSTON HR- p'Rnpnsw.n nNNF.YnTTnT\T li'TTR'R T'RD,f"''T' }'1() hl;?
Mayor Millis reported that he had brought up the issue at the Mayors
meeting of LAFCO or the City being the first responsible for annexations. Mayor
Millis stated that it might be possible for the Council to pass a Resolution
requesting that all annexation requests be referred to the City Council before
LAFCO. Barbara Carlson, Executive Officer for LAFCO spoke from the audience
saying that EAFCO merely followed guidelines of State Law. Mrs. Carlson
also stated that the Council was always notified when a Public Hearing would
occur. After brief discussion, the item was continued until the next Council
Meeting.
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P'Rn~RF.SS RRPORT ON SCAT
Administrator Butch reviewed the SCAT report
are beginning for a contract for the next two years.
increasing each month.
and stated that negotiat10ns
Also, ridership is
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Administrator Butch read a letter from the South County Historical
,Society requesting that they be allowed to establish a museum at the Fire Station
upon its relocaiton. Administrator Butch recalled for Council that years ago'
it was tentatively decided that the old Fire station would be, used for Council
Chambers. Mrs. Hubbard, President of the Society spoke from the audience saying
that the Society just wanted to go on record that they needed a site. Mayor
Millis thanked Mrs, Hubbard and the letter was placed on file.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20. 1979
No recommendations were forwarded to the Council at this time.
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TNVTIf'ATTON FROM 'T'HR PT.ANNTN~ rOMMTSSTnN TO 'T'HF. <:TTV rOTTNC:TT. FOR A STnnv KRSSTON
ON DECEMBER 4. 1979
Administrator Butch reviewed the memo received from Planning Director
Castro inviting the Ctiy Council to attend a Study Session on December 4, 1979,
to discuss common concerns.
REPORT FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR. RF.. ~F.NRRAr. PT,AN T.AW~ ANn ronR~ FOR lqRO
A memo was received from Planning Director Castro briefly outlining
the General Plan Laws and Codes for 1980. This was information only and Castro
invited Council Members to get in touch with him if they'had specific questions.
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RECEIPT OF FOC-US REPn'RT RTn~. PAr.TFTr. P'RTN'T'7. R~'T'n.'T'R~ (L1l("KRV\
Administrator Butch informed Council that Mr. Lackey had withdrawn this
item from the Agenda.
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P'ROr.RR~~ RF.PORT ON RRr.RNT 7.0NR AnVT~ORV r.OMMTTTRF. MRR'T'TNr. OF No,mMRRR lS lq7q
City Engineer Karp reported that the City has used 800 acre feet of
water so'far and has 1500 acre feet left. Also the Water Slide has netted
Zone 3 $14,000 so far this year. _The Lake is 5.86 feet below spill.
T.R'T''l'''RR OF RROTTR~rp FROM r.OtTN'T'V RNr.TNF.RR RF.. NAr.TMTRN'T'() WA'T'RR ~TTPPLV PR(),TRr.'T'
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Administrator Butch reviewed for Council that back in October the City
had received a letter from the Flood Control Board asking for an estimate of '
how much water the City would need from the 'Nacimiento Project. Our Council
had asked for 1,500 acre feet. Now the Flood Control is asking that Cities' _~
reco~sider the amount needed. Administrator Butch recommended that the City
request the same 1,500 acre feet. A motion was made by Council Member Pope,
seconded by Council Member "de Leon and unanimously carried to reaffirm the City's
request for 1,500 acre feet.
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LANE. WATER METRR AT R82 ANn RRR OT,TVF.
City Engineer Karp reviewed his r~ports of the situation on Sewer
connection fees and the Water Meter fees on Todd Lane and Olive. After Council
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman
de Leon and,unanimously carried that the City Council deny the November 1, 1979
request by Mr. Lackey for reimbursement of water charges on Olive Street; that
$1,704.30 be refunded from the water fees collected for three lots fronting on,
Todd Lane; that $3,741.59 be refunded from sewer fees collected for the three
lots fronting on Todd Lane.
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FURTHER DISCUSSION ON TERMINATION OF IMPROVEMENT BOND ON OAK HILL RD. (RICHARD LEMONlI
On.Tecorrunendation of City Attorney Shipsey, a motion was made by '!
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Councilman de Leon" secoilded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried that
the Council adjourn to an Executive Session for further discussion of termination
of Improvement Bond on Oak Hill Rd. (Richard Lemon). The Council adjourned to
the Executive Session at 11:25 P.M. and reconvened at 11:37 P.M. It was then
moved by Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Pope and unanimously carried
that this item be further investigated.
'R'ROTTF.S'1' CTrrv COTTNeTT. AcrRPT TRACT 555. TTNTT 1 IMPROVF.MENTS (OAK CRRST ESTATES)
City Engineer Karp reviewed his recommendation for final acceptance of
improvements for Tract No. 555, Unit 1, Oak Crest Estates. After discussion,
a motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and unani-
mously carried accepting on behalf of the public, the off-site improvements
constructed with Tract No. 555, Unit 1 and authorizing the Staff to write
letters of release for the Subdivision and Maintenance Bonds.
'RROTTF.ST rOUNc.TT. APPROVAL OF PARCR!. MAP A~ 77 101 (RANCHO r,RANnF.)
City Engineer Karp explained that the Rancho Grande Lot Split (Parcel
Map AG 77-103) resulted in 11 parcels being created, varying in size from 26.62
acres to 72.24 acres. A motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded by
Councilman Gallagher that the City Council (1) Accept offers of Dedication on
behalf of the public for West Branch, Rancho Parkway",arid.JJames Way; and the
easements offered for slope maintenance and street trees; (2) Reject without
prejudice to future acceptance of Strip A; (3) Find that Parcel Map Aq 77-103
is consistent with General Plan; (4) Find that Parcel Map AG 77-103 is consistent
with City zoning; (5) Approve Parcel Map AG 77-103. Said MOTION PASSED on
the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Pope, Gallagher, de Leon
and Mayor Millis; NOES: Council Member Smith; ABSENT: None.
RRf"lTTFC:::'T' f""TrrV ("nT1N("TT. HT"RR SrrONF. '" vnTmr,RRRr, Tn RF. RONn COUNSEL ON CANYON WAY
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City Administrator Butch explained that hiring a Bond Counsel for
Canyon Way Assessment District was part of the total package and that Staff
was recommending Stone & Youngberg. A motion was made by Council Member Pope,
seconded by Council Member Gallagher and unanimously carried to hire the firm
of Stone and Youngberg to be Bond Counsel on the Canyon Way Assessment District.
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A. REQUEST FOR SEPTIC TANK ON LOT 4 TRACT NO. 600 (GREENWOOD)
Administrator Butch'read a memo from Public Works Director J.E. Anderson
requesting approval for ~ septic tank on Lot 4 Tract No. 600. A motion was made
by Councilman Pope, seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried to
approve the septic tank.
B. INFORMATION ON ODD/EVEN GAS PROGRAM
Administrator Butch gave to Council some information on Governor Brown's
Odd/Even Gas Program for their review.
OFF A(:;F.NOA ORAT. COMMTTNTCArrTONS
MRS. ELLA HONEYCUTT presented City Engineer Karp with some information
regarding River Basin Studi~s. Karp will review the material and report back
to Council.
COUNCILMAN POPE requested a list of accounts payable for each Council
Meeting.
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COUNCILMAN GALLAGHER requested that if changes were made in plot plans
that Council be notified either at a study session or at a regular meeting.
Gallagher stated concern over which items are discretionary and which items
should be brought to Council.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was' maq~ by Cou~cil.Member de Leon, seconded by Council Memb~r
Gallagher and unaniniouslY.'carr1"ea thaY this meeting be adjourned at 11:57 P.M.'
until Tuesday, December 4, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. for a Study Session with the
Planning Commission.
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