Minutes 1970-07-28 2g~
CITY COUNCIL J(JLY 28, 1970
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
The City Counciy met in regular session with M,ayar Levi~e presiding, Upon
roll call Council Members Schlegel, Tho~mpson, Wood and Ta11ey x°eported presenta
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Levine led the Pledge of Allegia.nce to our Flag; and immediately there-
after Reverend. James Wiclcstrom of the First Presby~erian Church of Arroyo Grande,
delivered the invoca~fon,
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the regular meeting of J~xly 14, 19~0 and the special mee~ing
of July 21, 1970 were approved as pxeparedo
. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
On mo~ion of Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson and
unanimously carried, General Warr.ants No, 80 through No, 115, in the total ainount
of $33,289e96; Payroll Warrants Na, 110 through Noa 187, in the total amount of
'$14,114s06; and Trust and t~gency Warrants No. 1186 through No, 1196, in the total
amount of $412,98, were appro~ed and ordered paid.
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL VOUCHERS TRANSFER
On motion of Councilwoman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and
unanimously carried, Journal Vouchers No, 1 and No, 2 were approved and ordered
transferrede
RE_Q,OF STANLEY GRIEB & RESOL,APPLI,TO LA.FCo - PROPOSED ANNEX.HALCYON RD.NO. 1(GRIEB)
Administrator B~.tch re~.d a letter received from Lois and Stanley Grieb,
requesting that the three acres of propexty owned by them, located on the southerly
side of South Haleyon Road, be annexed to the City of Arroyo Grande, Mr, Jerry
Osbarn, representing Mr. & Mrsa Grieb, was present and advised that annexation to
the City would enable the best development of the prope~tyo After Council dis-
cussion, City Attorney Ships~y ~°ead the title of a resolutinn making application
to the Loca1 Ageney Formation Commission relative to annexing territory to the
City, thereafter a inotion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Council-
woman Thompson and unanimously earx°ied, to dispense caith reading the balance of
this resolution,
RESOLUTION N0. 885
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF ARROYQ GRANDE
TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
RELATIV~ TO A PROPOSAL TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE
On motion of Councilman Talley, seconded by Councilma.n Wood and on the follow-
ing roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Schlegel, Thompson, Wood, Ta11ey and Mayor Levine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of July, 1970,
On motion of Councilman Ta11ey, seconded by Councilman Wood and unanimously
carried., the request frclm Lois and Stanley Grieb for annexation of their property
to the City of Arroyo Grande, was referred to the Planning Commission for review
and recommendation,
INVITATION TO PA~RTICIPATE IN MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE & FTESTA 9-13-70
Administrator Butch read a letter from the Union Civica y Cultural Mexicanna,
inviting the Council to participate in the Mexican Independence Day Parade and
Fiesta to be held in Grover City, Sepfiember 13, 1970, After Council discuss3.on,
Administrator Butch was ~.nstructed to advise the Mexican Civic and Cultural Union
that all Council Members possible will participate in this event,
RECEIPT OF PETITION FROM A,G.VTLLAGE MERCHANTS RE: PARKING & BUS,TMPR,ASSESS,DISTR,
Administrator Butch advised that a petition, signed by the owners of 51% of
the businesses in the Centra.l Business District, has been received, requesting
that the Council establish an improvement district for off street parking, etc,
under the Parking and Business Im}~rovement Area Law of 1965e Mrso Peggy Porter
and Mre Laird Smi~h, representing the Merchants Assoc, were present and discussed
with the Council the proposed procedu.re of billing and collecting the assessments
i.n conjunction with the issuance of business licenses. Administrator Butch reported
that he has been in contact with 0'Melveny and Myers, Bond Cauns,~lors,,and"~t1i'is
firm is forwarding information regarding procedures under this Act. After Council
a~~:~~w,
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discussion, it was agreecl this mattex° be held over until additional information
is receiveda
TREA5URE1~" S REPORT FOR THE MOI~TTH OF JU1VE , 1970
The Treasurer°s Repo~t for the mon~h. of June, 1970 w~.s received by the Council,
reviewed and ordered filedo
NOTICE OF EXT.AREA TELEPHONE SERV.BETWEEI~ S.L 0, & A G HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED
Administrator Butc1~ reported that notice has been received from the Public
Utilities Cnmmission, advising that the application of Pacific Telephone Co, to
provide extended service betiaeen San L~is Obispo and. Arroyo Grande has been
approvecl and authorized to become operative within 24 months.
RESOL.AUTHORaPURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLE THROUGH STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE
Administrator Buteh repo~ted that the State Office of Purchasing has advised
that the State Procurement Office is preparing to call for bids fo~ vehicles for
fiscal year 1970-71 and if the City wishes to participate in the State program,
information regarding proposed vehicle purchases has to be forwarded to the State
prior to August 24, 19~0; and that due to limited funds Police Chief Richardson
has requested that the new vehicle for the Police Depte be purchased through the
State. After Council discussfon, City A~torney Shipsey read the title of a resolu-
tion authorizing the State Depar ~nent of General Services to include in the State
Call for Bids for the purchase of one California Highway Patrol Class "A" Special
Service Vehicle for the City of Arroyo Grande, thereafter a motion was ma.de by
Councilman Talley, seconded by Councilma.n Wood and unanimotzsly carried, to dispense
with reading the balance of th~.s resolution.
RESOLUTION N0. 886
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GR.ANDE
AUTHORIZING THE DEPAR'I'MEI~IT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS.
On motion of Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Talley and on the follow-
ing roll call vote, to `ait:
AYES: Council Members Thompson, Wood, Talley and Ma.yor Levine
NOES: Councilman Schlegel
ABSENT: None
the foregoing resolutfon was passed and adopted this 28th day of July, 1970,
LETTER FROM SENATOR COLLIER RE° SUPPORT OPPOSITION TO LEGIS FOR DIVER OF GAS TAX FUNDS
Administrator Butch reviewed a letter received from State Senator Randolph
Collier, again requesting that this Council support opposition to legislation to
divert highway funds for other then maintenance and construction of street and
highway systems, After Council discussion, it was agreed no action be taken on
this matter until additional information is received from the League of Calif. Cities.
PROPOSED UNIFORM ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
City Attorney Shipsey advised that there are certain problenYS involved, which
are not readi;ly resolvable, if the City should adopt the San:~~itis Obispo County
Anima.l Control Ordinance by reference, and therefore would recommend that the City
proceed with the adoption of its own Animal Control Ordinance. After Council
diseussion City A~torney Shipsey wa.s instructed to prepare the Animal Control
Ordinance in final form for adoption.
COA3TAZ VALLEY PLA.NN'ING COUNCIL SCHEDULED PLANNING SEMINAR - GROVER CITY - 8-2-70
Administrator Butch advised that notice has been received from the Coastal '
Valley Planning Council, inviting the Council and a11 interested persons to attend
the Planning Seminar to be held in the Grover City Council Chambers, August 2, 1970,
from 9:00 A,M, to 2:30 P,Me
LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Administrator Butch reviewed the latest legislative bulletins received from the
League of California Citieso
APPROVAL TO DISPOSE OF CTTY OWNED SURPLUS MATERIAL
Administrator Butch reported that the various City Departments have submitted
lists of ma.terial, tools and sup.plies owned by the City but no longer necessary
for City use and requested this material be disposed of. After Council discussion,
on motion of Council~ma.n SGhlegel, seconded by Councilwoanan Thompson and unanimously
carried, the following ma.terial, tools and stxpplies were declared as surplus and
to be sold b~ public bid ~.t 11:00 A.M„ August 15, 1970:
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1. Aix° Compx°essox° - complege caith tank ~nd ~ Ho el~ct~ic ~notora
2. 1951 m 6 cylinder Z~an Chevrolet pickup, 4 X 6~ fte step side box.
(minimuan bid $l~Qo00)
3. 1958 - 6 cylind.er 2 ton Chevrclet with 4 speed ~ran~m3.s~ion, 4 X 6a ft,
ste.p side box, heav~ daztg~ ~ax'ap ax'o~.ncl b~nmpere ( Miniama.m bid $250,00)
4. 2" Worthington paxmp tia~,~h ~~anges, checlcs, flex couplings and 2- 2-H
single phase Zelan~ electric mc~~orsa
5. 2 tons miscellaneo~zs pipe fi~tings 3 to 8 inche
6, 5 tons miscellaneo~s cast ix~on p~pe 6 and 8 inch, from Reser~oir No, le '
7. 2 tons scrap iron, ste~l, galvanized and wrought.
8. 4 - lavatories, standard.
9. 4 - toilet bowls.
l0e 3- toilet bo;al tanks.
with said anaterial to be on ~.isplay ~t the City Corporation Yard.
PLANNING COMMISSTON RE UEST - CURB GUTTER & SIDEWALK BE INSTALLED ON GRAND AVE. AT NNIPER
Administrator Butch reported that the Planning Commission has requested that
the City Council initiate proceed~ngs by use of the 1911 Improvemeitt'Act (short form)
for the installat~on of curb, gutter and sidewalk for the remaining unimproved por-
tion of property on the south ~ide of Gr~.nd. Avenixe between E1m and Juniper Streets.
After Council discussion, Adminis~rator Butch was instructed to advise the Planning
Commission, that ~he Council agreed t~.at th.e installation of curbs, gutters and
sidewalks are not necess~ry at this ti.me and at the time Grand Avenue roadway is
fully improved in t1~~s area th~se improveare nts will again be considered.
PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST POLICY CZARIFI.CATION RE• NOT REQ.QFF-SITE IMPR BRISCO HILL
Administrator Butch reported that the Plann~.ng Commisslon has requested
clarificatfon of the policy established regarding not requiring improvements of
curb, gutter and sfdewalks on Bra.sco Hill; and reviewed a report from Director of
Public Works Anderson, dated July 22, 19~0, which reviewed prior action of the Council,
at the time the ord~nance requiring installa~tion of off-site improvements was adopted,
and outlined drainage probl.eans which wauld be created if off-site improvements were
installed in this area. After Council discussion, Administrator Butch was instructed
to forward this repart to the Planning Comanissione
PROGRESS REPORT ° FAIR Ot~KS AVEI~IUE EX.TENSION AND BRIDGE
Administrator Bv.tch r~viewed a report from Director of Public Works Anderson,
~..~.tect J'uly 22, 1970, o~:tl.ining ~t~aa4: the .construction of the bridge is progressing
satisfactorily and that the pre-stress~d girders are scheduled to be delivered
Ju1y 30, 1970a and that Mra JoFan Rich.e~°son is removing the walnut trees witliin the
road right of way for the wood, at no add~.ti.onal cost to the City; and has orally
agreed to remove the tree stumps at a cost of $500,00 and if he can find a market
for the stumps he will refund ~.p to the $500,00 to the City; and it is recomanended
that the City ~nter into a formal agreement with Mr. Richerson regarding the walnut
tree stumps. A£ter Council disc~.ssion, on xnotion of Councilman Schlegel, seconded
by Councilwoman Thompson and unanisno~sly carried, the agreement betvaeen the City
and John Richerson, for the remova.l of walnut tree stumps within the Fair Oaks Ave.
extension right of way~ was app~ov~d, wY~ereby Mre Richerson will remove the tree
stumps at a cost to the City of $500.00, said worlc to be completed by August 14, 1970;
and if the tree stumps are mark.etable Mr, Ri,cherson wi11 refund to the City up to
$500°00, if sqld within six anon~hsfram.date of agreement; and the Mayor and City Clerk
were authori~ed and instructed to sign the agreement on belaalf of the City.
RECEIPT OF BIDS - FAIR QAKS .4.VENUE EXTENSION - ROADWAY
Administrator Butch report~d that eight (8) bids were received and opened
July 22, 1970, for the cons~ruction o£ Fair O~.ks Avenue roa dway - Pr o j e c t N o. 9 0- 7 0-1,
and that the bids are now being rev~.ewed by the Engineering Dept. and will be Fresented
to the Council for consideration and actian at the August 11, 1970 meeting.
PROGRESS REPORT - ARROYO GRANDE ASSESSMENT DISTRTCT
Administrator Butch reportecl th~t he has been in contact with representatives of
HUD r~arding ~he City°s appZication for a federal grant to assist with the assess-
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ment district, and wa~ inforaned that ~~e Governmen~ has not appx°oved additional
funds as yet and until such time as ftznds are provided the Citg~"s applieation
does not indic~.te ne~d for priority approval.
PROGRESS REPORT - SOUfiH SAI~T LUIS OBISPO COZbNTY SAI~IITATION DZSTRICT
Capies a~ th~ 1~6~=7Q Fisc~.T ~ear Iteven.~ae"and Expenditure Report we~e received
by the Council, reviewed and ordex°ed. fileda
AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATIOlV TO PRQVIDE A G CITY Bt7ILDIIVG INSPECTION TO PISMO BEACH
Administrator Butck~ repo~°ted that the Cit~ of Pismo Beach has contacted this
City requesting that certa~n building inspection ser~ices be px°ovided to the City
of Pismo Beach by the City of A~royo G~ande Building D~partment on a contract basis.
The Bu.ildi.ng Departmen~ has reviewed this request and advised that specific services
can be provided. by tk~e Depa~tm~nt ~ntil s~ch time as construction increases consider-
ably in either Ci~y. The generally ~greed ~pen contracted costs wauld be 75% of the
permit fees for actual inspection time and $9.00 per hour for related services. The
Council discussed and agx~~ed as long as no additional personnel will be needed, this
service can be provided tm the City of Pismo Beach; and City A~torney Shipsey was
authorized and instruc~ed to prepa~e the contract between the City of Arroyo Grande
and the City of Pismo Beach, tc~ cover specific building inspection services for
the City of Pismo Beach,
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson and unan-
imously earried, the ~eeting adjourned to an executive session ~t 8055 P.M. to
discuss possible litigation.
RECONVENMENT OF COt1NCIL
The Cotxncil recony~ened at 10:00 PaMo with all members being present as shown
on roll call.
DISCUSSION - PROP Tt~X RA'TE TO PROVIDE GENERAL FUND CONTR TO LOPEZ WATER'CONTRPiCT COSTS
Adm$nistrator Butch reviewed a report, dated July 28, 1970, on projected cash
requirements for Lngez W~.ter Contract funding~ based on the City's assessed valuation
and projecting revenue to be derived from a 65~ tax rate and a 50~ tax rate, indi-
cating the projected time period each rate would provide sufficient funds to meet
the Lopez Contract obligation, as the Council had previously agreed that General
Fund reventte would be necessary to meet this contract. The Council diseussed and
agreed that the 65~ tax rate would be necessary this year to provide sufficient
funds, and to avoid a greater i~crease in the near future; and each year the tax
rate will be reviewed very carefully and will be lowered a.s projected revenue
~ndieates such is possible. City A~torney Shipsey was irbstructed to prepare the
resolution necessar~ to set the tax rate for the City of Arroyo Grande, incorporating
the following:
TAX RATE
General City l~perations $1,530
Employee Retirement ~205
Street Lighting .190
Recreation ,D50
TOTAL TAX RATE $1.980
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilm.an Schlegel, seconded by Councilwoman Thompson and
unanimov.sly carried, the meeting ad,journed at 10:20 P.M.
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