Minutes 1989-01-10
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1989
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRAND, CALIFORNIA
The city Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with
Mayor Mark M. Millis presiding.
FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Millis led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and the
Rev. virgil Glocheski of st. Patrick's Catholic Church delivered
the invocation.
ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Millis and Council Members A. K. "Pete"
Dougall, Gene Moots, Doris Olsen and B'Ann smith.
PRESENTATION
D. G. PORTER, MRS. ELLA HONEYCUTT and MIKE SIMMONS of the
Coastal San Luis Resource and Conservation District presented a
plaque to the City commemorating work done to repair the streambed
at the Swinging Bridge. Mr. Porter praised the work of Parks and
Recreation Director John Keisler, who gave many uncompensated hours
to the project. The plaque, which read "Maintaining Our Heritage
Arroyo Grande Creek Swinging Bridge Streambank Protection Project,"
will be placed at the Swinging Bridge location.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Millis read a proclamation for "National Volunteer Blood
Donor Month," and presented it to BROOKE FULLER of Donor Resources,
who accepted on behalf of the Tri-Counties Blood Bank. Ms. Fuller
also praised the City's Volunteer Firemen, who conduct the blood
drives.
Moved by OlsenjMoots (5-0-0) to approve Consent Agenda Items
6.a. through 6.f., with the recommended courses of action.
6. a. Proclamation, "National Volunteer Blood Donor Month," January,
1989. Proclaimed.
6.b. December 27, 1988, City Council Minutes. Approved.
6.c. Fourth Quarter, 1988, Sales Tax Revenue Report. Information.
6.d. December, 1988, Investment Report. Information.
6.e. Fourth Quarter, 1988, Departmental Report. Information.
6.f. Acceptance of Grant Deed, Public Right of Way on Clarence
Avenue (Richard J. and Joan M. GUlarte). Accepted.
REGISTER OF WARRANTS
Moved by Dougall/Olsen (5-0-0) to approve the Cash
Disbursement Ratification.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. CASE NO. 88-447. DENIAL OF THE PLANNED SIGN
PROGRAM FOR UNOCAL SERVICE STATION. 525 TRAFFIC WAY (YOUNG ELECTRIC
SIGN COMPANY)
planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck referred to her memo
of January 10, 1989. She said the Planning Commission had
recommended that the City Council direct the Commission to
reexamine the Use Permit application at a new public hearing with
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the applicant and station owner present.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Olsen/Dougall (5-0-
0, Olsen, Dougall,'Moots, smith and Millis voting aye) to refer the
matter back to the Planning Commission for a full hearing.
HOOK RAMPS AT CAMINO MERCADO
No report.
POST OFFICE CIRCULATION
Council Member Dougall said that discussions with Post Office
officials about traffic circulation are continuing.
WEST BRANCH STREET/GRAND AVENUE/TRAFFIC WAY CIRCULATION
Mr. Christiansen said that Caltrans has expressed interest in
improving this intersection. He recommended that the Council
direct Staff to get engineering proposals and return with the
figures after completion of appropriate General Plan work.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Moots/Dougall (5-0-
0) to approve Mr. Christiansen's recommendation.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
CHAPTER 5 SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION TO TITLE 10. PARKS AND
RECREATION
Mr. Christiansen read the title of the proposed Ordinance -
an Ordinance of the City of Arroyo Grande Amending the Municipal
Code by Adding Chapter 5, Senior Advisory Commission to Title 10
Parks and Recreation.
Moved by smith/Moots (5-0-0) to dispense with further reading
of the Ordinance. Mayor Millis said that constituted the first
reading of the Ordinance.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONER DONALD L. BOGGESS
Moved by Smith/Olsen (5-0-0) to accept the resignation with
regret. Mayor Millis directed Staff to prepare a plaque for
Commissioner Boggess.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER O. F.
"PETE" NOSS
Moved by DougalljMoots (5-0-0) to accept the resignation with
regret. The preparation of a plaque was also directed.
PRESENTATION BY JOHN CLARK OF THE VII.I.AGE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
REGARDING STREET LIGHTING IN THE VILLAGE AREA
JOHN CLARK said the Village Merchants Association name had
been changed to Arroyo Grande Village Improvement Association. He
asked the Council to increase the lighting in the Village, listing
as reasons pedestrian safety, increased vehicle traffic and the
fact that merchants may begin opening at night. He said he had
petitions with 600 signatures asking for increased Village lighting
and other possible safety improvements.
After discussion, Council approved a test which would increase
the power of four of the street lights. The Council also
recommended that requests regarding safety lights or crosswalks be
referred to the Parking and Traffic Commission. Council Members
said that the city should be involved in any talks with PG&E on
village street lighting.
1989 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL REOUEST TO CLOSE A CITY STREET
Mr. Christiansen read the title of a proposed Resolution
requesting authorization from the State of California Department
of Transportation to close city streets during the Strawberry
Festival. It was moved by Smith/Dougall (5-0-0) to dispense with
further reading of the Resolution.
Mr. Clark requested that street closing hours be changed to
6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and that the closing of Bridge Street from
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Branch to Nelson streets be added to the Resolution. Council
Members agreed to the changes and decided to continue the
Resolution adoption to the meeting of January 24, 1989.
Mr. Clark said there would be a concert at Arroyo Grande High
School Football Stadium during the festival, and more Police
protection would be needed.
Council Member Smith withdrew her motion on the Resolution.
PROPOSED POLICE FACILITY EXPANSION
Mr. Christiansen recommended that the City Council approve the
expansion of the Police facility and direct Staff to commence
seeking an architect who would return a recommendation to the
Council for final approval.
Mayor Millis said this plan would double the floor space for
the Police Department.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Smith/Olsen (5-0-0)
to approve Mr. Christiansen's recommendation.
In answer to a question from the audience, Mr. Christiansen
said Requests for Proposals will be sent out by the City.
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR HOLDING CELLS IN SOUTH COUNTY
Mr. Christiansen referred to a December 27, 1989 Staff report
from Police Chief James Clark, who recommended that the City
Council send a letter to the San Luis Obispo County Board of
Supervisors supporting the construction of holding cells in the
Sheriff's sub-station to serve South County law enforcement
agencies.
Moved by Olsen/Dougall (5-0-0) to approve Chief Clark's
recommendation.
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES FOR U.S. 101 IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Christiansen referred to Mr. Karp's January 3, 1989 Staff
report on Traffic Impact Fees for Highway 101. Mr. Christiansen
said the City needs to develop programs to address problems of
traffic circulation on Highway 101.
After Council discussion, it was moved by OlsenjMoots (5-0-0)
to direct Staff to prepare the information and return to the
Council for the setting of a study session.
CURB. GUTTER AND SIDEWALK DISTRICTS FOR 1988/89
Mr. Christiansen referred to Mr. Karp's January 4, 1989 Staff
report, which recommended that the City Council authorize the Staff
to proceed with implementation of the assessment districts for
fiscal year 1988-89.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Smith/Dougall (5-0-
0, on a roll call vote Smith, Dougall, Olsen, Moots and Millis
voting aye) to approve Mr. Karp's recommendation.
PAYMENT FOR WATER LINE RELOCATION ON SOUTH TRAFFIC WAY EXTENSION
IN THE VICINITY OF TRINITY WAY (TRACT 1513. ST. BARNABAS \
Mr. Christiansen referred to Mr. Karp's January 4, 1989 Staff
report, which recommended that the City Council authorize
disbursement of $4,467.75 to Caldwell Construction for the City's
portion of a relocation cost for water line and a fire hydrant on
South Traffic Way Extension.
Moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0) to approve Mr. Karp's
recommendation.
TRANSMITTAL OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INVENTORY FOR MASTER MAINTENANCE
SYSTEM
Mr. Christiansen referred to Mr. Karp's January 5, 1989 Staff
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report, which said that the Council had received a memorandum
regarding the City's maintenance and improvement plan
and a list of the City's public improvements by street name. Mr.
Karp said the data will be used by the Public Works Staff to
develop a master maintenance system for City maintained streets and
substructures.
The Council took no action on this informational agenda item.
Vlr.r_sr_F. PARKING POLICIES
Mr. Christiansen referred to the January 4, 1989 Staff report
of Ms. Liberto-Blanck, and read the title of the proposed
Resolution regarding Village parking policies.
Moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0, Dougall, Smith, Moots, Olsen
and Millis voting aye) to approve a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Arroyo Grande Adopting Parking Policies for the
Village Parking and Business Improvement District.
REVISION IN 72-HOUR PARKING ORDINANCE
Mr. Christiansen explained the proposed Ordinance, and read
the title - an Ordinance of the City of Arroyo Grande Adding
Section 4-3.20 'to the Municipal Code Concerning City Removal of
Illegally Parked Vehicles.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-
0, Dougall, Smith, Moots, Olsen and Millis voting aye) to dispense
with further reading of the Ordinance. Mayor Millis said that
constituted the first reading of the Ordinance.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The resignation of Jerry Takier from the Parking and Traffic
Commission was accepted with regret, on motion of Moots/Dougall (5-
0-0).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
DENS WAGNER, owner of Arroyo Grande Pharmacy, reported to the
Council that the lighting for Dixon Alley was out. Staff was
directed to correct the matter.
Council Member Olsen said that the 1985 Water and the 1988
Long Range reports were well done documents. She asked for the
water report to be briefly updated when appropriate.
Mayor Millis read to the Council the names of those who will
be appointed to the various City Commissions at the January 24,
1989 City Council meeting. He asked Staff to review with the new
commissioners the laws concerning Conflict of interest and clarify
how abstaining from voting affects the total vote on an issue.
ADJOURNMENT TO A CLOSED SESSION
The Council adjourned at 8:47 P.M. to a Closed Session on
litigation.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT
The Council reconvened at 9:20 P.M. and immediately adjourned.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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