Minutes 1977-01-25~. 7~'
CITY coUNCZ~, JANUARY 25, X977
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFt~RNIA ,""
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Gabe de Leon preszcling.
Upon roll call, Cc~uz~c~.l Members Al Spierling, Matthew Gallagher, ,7r. , Calvin
Schlegel and Mark Millis reported present.
RLEDGE OF ALLEGIAt~TCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor de Leon led .the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag; and immediately
thereafter, Reverend Alan Gorsline of the United Methodist Church in Arroyo
Grande delivered. the invocatian.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the regular meeting of January "-.~, '1977, were approved
as prepared.
APPROVAL OF W NTS .
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and
unanimously carried, General Warrants No. 5903 through No. 5978, in the total
amount of $194,998.95 .(including a. Lopez bond payment in the amount of $179,178.65);
and Payroll Warrants No. 7972 through No. 8072, in the total amount of $34,654.89,
were approved and ordered paid.
RESOLUTION FROM PISMO BEACH OPPOSI'~'^v SUPERTANKER PORT IN AREA - SUPPORTED
The City Council reviewed a resolution from the City of Pismo Beach
opposing. the location of a supertanker port off the coast of San Luis Obispo
County and Narthern Santa Barbara County or any other location .which would
adversely affect this area's environmental quality and drastically alter the
economy. also reviewed were summaries. an the supertanker port from the State
Office. of Planning and Research and the City Staff. Admina.strator Butch reported
that in his discussion of the matter with Mr~ George Schaadt of Standard Oil of
Ohio (SOFIIO), it had been indicated that they wisYi to locate the port in Long
Beach and not the San Luis Obispo ax°ea. Aftex Council dlscussion, a motion was
made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Mi11is and carried., on the
following roll call vote., to'wit: AYES: Councilmen Gallagher, Spierling and
Millis; NOES: Councilman Schlegel and Mayor de Leon, to support Pismo Beach°s
Resolution opposing the location of d supertanker port ~n the San Luis Obispo%
North Santa Barbara COtlntleS area.
RESOL. ADOPT. - SUPPORT LEGAL SERVICES' RE~IUEST FOR FUNDS FROI'n COUNTY
Mr. Barry hammer, South County Attorney, made a presentatian regarding
the Legal Services Corporation of San Luis Obispo County., He expounded on nforma--
Lion the Council had received Frith its agenda material, regarding history of the
Corporation and ser~rices it renders to low income citizens, many of whom come .from
the South County area. Direct funding from the City was not being requested, but
rather support in the form of a resolution urging the County Board of Supervisors
to favorably consider the request of the Legal Services Corporation for funding
until federal or other funding is obtained. After Council discussion, City Attorney
Shapsey read the title of a resolution supporting the Legal Services Corporation
in concept; thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, secondedl by
Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the
kaalance of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1270.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
G E URGING THE BOARD. OF SUPERVISORS TO FAVORABLY
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FUNDS BY LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION.
On moticsn of Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and on
the follov~ing roll call vote, to wite
.AYES: Counc~.lmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOE5s None
ABSENTz None
the foregoing Resolution yeas passed and adopted this 25th day of January, 1977.
RECa NDATION ~a aRIALazE FRED GRTEB - REFERRED TO PARKS & RECREA°IION CaMMITTEE
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NOTICE RE. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE CONTRACTS ADJACENT TO CITY
The Council received notice that t e Boar o Supervisors will consider
entering into Agricultural Preserve Contracts with the following property owners,
whose property is in close proximity of the City's boundaries: Annie G. Shannon;
George K. O Ii ve r; Joe C. Silveira; Ken Kobara; and Haruo Hayashi.
RECEIPT OF QUARTERLY REPORT - S.L.O. CHAPTER OF .AMERICAN RED CROSS SAFETY PROGRAM
The Council received and reviewed the quarter3.y report o tie San u~i~b~spo
~ Chapter of the American Red Cross Safety Program.
PRESENTATION BY MRS. EMMA WASHBURN {DOWELLj - HELD OVER
A presentation that was to be made by Mrs. Emma Washburn (Dowell? was
held over.
RECEIPT OF '76 ANNUAL~REPORT FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Council received, reviewed and ordered filed, the Annual Report of the
Arroyo Grande Police Department by Police Chief Jim Clark,. for the year 1376.
RECEIPT OF ANNUAL RESERVE PROGRAM RESUME - A.G. POLICE DEPT.
The Council received, reviewed and ordered filed, the Annual Reserve
Program Resume of the Arroyo Grande Police Department, for 1976.
RES~IPT OF 1976 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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The Council. received, reviewed and ordered filed, the Annual Rdeport of
the Arroyo Grande Fire Department by Fire Chief Tony Marsalek, for the year 1976.
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PROGRESS REPORT - SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER MEETING - SPIERLII+TG
Councilman Spierling reported on a recent meeting regarding the South County.
Regional Center and reviewed with the Council a packet of information received at
said meeting entitled "South County Citizens Facilities - Guidelines for Site Pian
Development". One of the plans in the. guidelines was discussed by the Council,
regarding access roads to the Center and the connection of West Branch Street with
the Center, to possibly be developed by the City with SB 325 monies. Councilman
Spierling stated that another meeting will be held after preliminary drawings have
been completed with sketches of buildings .and architecture. Discussion was also
held regarding the County's capital project funds available for this Center, with
Bruce Dodson of the. Center's planning firm offering to produce a report regarding
funds set aside for this. It was also reported that meetings have been 'held with
Father O'Sullivan of St, Patrick's School regarding the minimization of hazards far
pedestrian traffic in the area of the Center's site and school location, with
various proposals being discussed which are not yet reflected in the Guidelines
reviewed this evening.
D - RSI{~1 TO AC QN LE POINT TERR. - REFER TO PLAN... COMM.
City Attorney Shipsey reconunended the Council not hold the noticed public
hearing to consider reversion to acreage of Lots 1-15, Block 28-A, 8eckett's Crown
Hill Addition on Le Point Terrace as requested by Lenz & Meagher Construction.
He stated that this proceedings canes under the Subdivision Map Aet whereby the
Council actually approves a final map, which requires action by the Planning Can.-
mission to either make a determination that this is categorically exempt or if
it is not, and in his opinion it is not, make a determination whether or not a
Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report. is necessary, and therefore
the matter should be referred back to the Planning Commission. Discussion was
held regarding filing of appeals and time limitations, and City Attorney Shipsey
was requested to clarify this matter for people attending the Planning Commiss~.on
at which the reversion to acreage will be considered. After Council discussion,
a motion was made by Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and
unanimously carried, referring the reversion to acreage application on Le Paint
Terrace by Lenzi & Meagher Conatruetion to the Planning Commission fora determina-
tion of whether an Environmental Impact Report is necessary; making a Negative
Declaration; or determining that this is categorically exempt.
TED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR END1111G JUNE 3Q;,_ 197__5
The Council received, reviewed and ordered filed, the Annual Audited
Financial Statements for 'the City, for the fiscal year ended June 3Q, 1975.
PROGRESS REPORT - PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 GRANT APPLZCATiON
Administrator Butch reported that the Federal Register has net listen the
City as having its applications for various projects accepted, but no official
denial has yet been received. Congress is looking into the possibility of
appropriating additional funds for grants under the Public Works Employment Act
of 1976.
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APPROVE MEMO DUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE. COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Councilman Spierling reviewed with the Council, a proposed Memorandum of
Understanding wha.ch is an agreement between the San Luis Obispo County and Cities
Area Planning Coordinating Council, which has been designated the Regional
Transportation Plan Agency, and the State Department of Transportation. Said
agreement is to designate members of the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee,
to assure the expertise of those speaking on technical matters relating to the
transportation planning, After Council discussion, a motion was made by Council-
man Gallagher, seconded. by Councilman Schlegel and unanimously carried, approving
the Memorandum of Understanding between the Area Planning Coordinating Council
and the State Department of Transportation.
REVIE(a' OF LATEST LEGISLATIVE BULLETINS FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
The Council received and reviewed the latest Legislative Bulletins from
the League of California Cities,
REPORT RE. ESTABLIS NT OF MAIL DROP BOXES IN CAR CORRAL PARYZING LOT
The Council reviewed.a report and diagram regarding installation of
drive-up mail boxes in. the. Car Corral Parking Lot, A request had been received
by the Parking & Traffic Commission that a drive-u mail box be established to
allow mail deposits be made from the driver's side, Chairman of the Commission,
Sonia Wagner, had come up with the placement plan in the Gar Corral. The
Council commended the idea and plan, and directed that letters be written to the
gentleman giving the idea and Sonia Wagner for the excellent plan, thanking them,
RECEIPT OF AL REPORT ON COMMUNITY BUILDING USE FOR 1976
The Council received anti reviewed t1~e Annual Report on the Community
Building Use for 1976, which indicated that the building is being used extensively
by the area's residents.
RESOLUTION ADOPTION - INVENT TO ABANDON P0~2TION OF EASEMENT - Rt7TH ANN WAY(McHANEY)
The Council reviewed a recomtnendatian from the Planning'Commission that the
request of Don McHaney be approved, regarding reduction of a fifteen foot easement
to five feet, in Lot 1 of the Ruth Ann way Tract No. 554, After Council discussion,
City Attorney Shipley read the title. of a resolution of intention to abandon a
portion of an easement and setting the public hearing thereon for February 22, 1977
at 8:00 P.M.a thereafter, a motion was made. by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by
Councilman Spierling and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance
of this resolution.
RESOLUTION N0. 12"11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
G E SETTING FORTH ITS INTENTION TO VACATE,. ABANDON
AND CIASE A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT ON LOT 1 IN THE RUTH ANN WAY TRACT, IN THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE,. AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE-FOR
NG AS PROVIDED FOR BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
50430, ET SEQ.
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and on
the following roll cal°I vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOES: None
A3~SENT : Nine
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 25th day of January, 1977.
COUNCI SPIERLII+IG EXCUSED HIMSELF FROM THE COUNCIL TABLE DBE TO A PASSIBLE
CONFLICT OE' INTEREST IS NOW ABSENT.
SET PUBLIC HEARING - EXCHANGE OF EASEMENTS RE. TRACT 577 (MILLER):. 2/22/77
The Council :reviewed a report from the Planning Commission, recommending
that an easement exchange be accomplished regarding Tract 577, Loomis Heights,
as requested. by John Ma.ller and recommended by the City Engineer,. After Council
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman
Gallagher and unanmau~y carried, setting a public hearing for February 22, 1977
at 5:00 P.Ms to consider an exchange of easements with John Miller.
COUNCIL. a SPIERI:ING IS NC3W PRESENT.
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ACCEPT RESIGNATION - DOWNTOWN PARKING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER - BURKE
A motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher
and unanimously carried, accepting, with regrets, the resignation of Kelly Burke
from the. Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board, effective immediately.
TYe Council directed that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Burke, thanking
him for his services to the Gity.
The Parking Advisory Board will make a recommendation to the Council for
a replacement on said Board.
REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE TIMING REQUIREMENTS ON OAK PARK ACRES(KVIDT) - HELD OVER
The Mayor directed that a request from Reuben Kvidt be held over regarding
his request for the rescheduling of the timing requirements for the improvement
of Oak Park Boulevard. The Council was well ahead of the agenda's time schedule
and Mr. Kvidt was not yet present, nor had he arrived by the time the evening's
agenda was completed..
APPROVE ANNUAL BURN WEEK SCHEDULE
On motion of Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and
unanimously carried, an Annual Burn Week Schedule was approved, as requested
by Fire Chief Marsalek, as follows:
WINTER BURN WEEK:. February 20th thru 26th, 1977
SPRING BURN WEEK: May 22nd thru 2$th, 1977
SUMMER BURN WEEK: August 21st thru 27th, 1977.
FALL BURN WEEK: November 13th thru 19th, 1977
REPORT - ANIMAL REGULATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - NO MEETING HELD
No progress report was heard on the Animal Regulation Advisory Committee,
as no meeting had been held.
REPORT - RECENT ZONE 3 ADVISORY COMMITTEE. MEETING - MILLIS
Councilman Millis reported on the January 20th. meeting of the Zone 3 Advisory
Committee. Bob Gregory had given the monthly and annual Parks and Beaches Report,
stating that 1976 was the highest year for attendance at Lopez Lake, with revenues
and exAenses being in line with what was anticipated. It is felt the low level of
water may discourage attendance this year.. The monthly Operation and Maintenance..
Report for the Treatment Plant .was heard, with Bob McLane stating the lake was
down 13' as of December 31, 1976, but there is enough water available far two years
.even if it does not rain.
RECEIPT OF STATE.°5 REVISIONS TO TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The Council reviewed the second report on the revisions being made by the
State Transportation Board to the draft Policy Element of the California Trans-
portation Plan. Councilman Sperling stated that in reviewing the revisions, it
does not appear that much is being changed in the Plan. He stated that a COG group
is being formed, consisting of elected officials who are leaders of COG organza-
tions throughout the State, so the cities can be more affective in dealing with
the State Transportation Board.
PERMISSION TO CALL FOR BIDS RE. DEL SOL STREET IMPROVEMENT - HELD OVER
Director of Public Works Anderson requested,. and the Council agreed, to
hold over a call for .bids for improvement of Del Sol Street, as the public
utility schedules had been changed.
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF ONE-TON DUMP TRUCK - BUDGETED ITEM
The Council reviewed a report from Director of Public Works Anderson and
bids received, regarding. the purchase of a one-ton dump truck for the Water
Department, for which $10,000 had been budgeted. Bids received were as follows
For the one-ton chassis: Paul Reynolds Ford of Arroyo Grande - $5,724.44
Christianson Chevrolet of Arroyo Grande - $5,805.59.
For platform stake body & Hoist: Universal Truck Body Inc of L.A. - $2,462.45
Brigham Mfg. Co. of Saticoy - $2,374.40
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel,
seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, accepting the bids from
Paul Reynolds Ford for a one-ton chassis and Brigham Manufacturing Co. for a
platform stake body and hoist, and awarding the purchase orders to each in the
amount of $5,724.44 and $2,374.40 respectively.
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GRANT AND DENY SEWER HOOK-t7P EXTENSIONS - REFER NON-COMPLIERS TO CITY ATTORNEY
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The Council reviewed various requests for sewer hook-up time extensions
and considerations, along with recommendations on each from the Director of
Public Works, and took the following actions:
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Schlegel
and carried, denying the request of Reverend Reynolds Ritchie for help in hooking
up 571 Sm. Traffic Way to the City°s sewer system.
A motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Spierling
and carried, granting Mildred Lovall a 60-day extension of time to hook-up
125 and 133 Cherry Avenue tg the sewer system, with the condition that if a permit
has not been taken out by the end of the time extension, that the matter be
immediately turned over to the City Attorney for further action.
A motion was made by Councilman Spierling, seconded. by Councilman Schlegel
and unanimously carried, granting David Doll a four-month extension of time to
hook-up 1151 Ash Street to the City's sewer system.
A motion was made by Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher
and carried., granting Robert A. Wood a six-month time extension to hook-up
529 Carmella to the City's sewer system.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spierling
and unanimously carried, granting Dewey Shepherd a three-month extension of time
to hook-up 1118 Palm Court to the City's .sewer system.
A motion was made by Councilman Scl~.legel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher
and carried, granting Dirs. Eddyth Devens a pump credit in the amount of $754.10
for hooking up 1169 P,sh Street to the City°s sewer system.
The Council reviewed a progress. report from Director of Public Works
Anderson regarding sewer connections. He stated that. 29 property owners received
certified letters warning they must hook-up to the sewer by January 22, 1977. Of
these, 10 have made the connections 16 .have special problems which are being
worked out; and 3 have made no effort to contact his office. After Council dis-
cussion, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher
and carried, referring three non-compliers with the sewer hook-up requirement,
to the Casty Attorney for further processing.
AAJOUA NT
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Millis. and
unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:52 P.M.
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