Minutes 1977-06-14353
CITY COUNCIL
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 14, 1977
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Gabe de Leon presiding.
Upon roll call, Council Members Al Spierling, Matthew Gallagher, Jr., Galvin
Schlegel. and Mark Millis reported present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor de Leon. led the Pledge-of Allegiance to our Flagg and immediately
thereafter, Councilman Schlegel delivered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the regular adjourned meetings of May 19th and 23rd,
1977 and regular meeting of May 24, 1977, were approved as prepared.-
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and
unanimously carried, Demand Warrants No. 6498 through No. 6676 and No. P298
through No. P315, in the total amount of $332,287.49 (which include two invest
ment checks of $100,000 each); and Payroll Warrants No. 8892 through No. 897.3,
in the total amount of $33,517074, were approved and ordered paid.
PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMMISSIONERS DAGUE & MATHEWS
Mayor de Leon presented a plaque,bearing a Certificate of Appreciation.,
to Duane Dague, who recently resigned from the Parks & Recreation Commission,
given in thanks for his service on said Commission. A similar plaque will also
be given to Morgan Mathews, who was not present this evening, for his past .
service on the Planning Commission, from which he recently resigned..-
REQUEST FOR FUNDS FROM S.L.O. COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY - DENIED
The Council read a letter from the San Luis Obispo County Symphony,
requesting a subsidy to maintain their annual program, which involves about fifty
young people from all over the County. The Council discussed-the request,.
generally agreeing the County is better equipped to handle this sort of funding.
The Council took no action on this request.
COUNCILMEN MILLIS AND SPIERLING EXCUSED THEMSELVES DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT
OF INTEREST AND ARE NOW ABSENT.
UEST FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT FOR SUPPORT OF SS 809
The Council read a letter from Robert M. Hoagland, Superintendent of the
Lucia Mar Unified School District, urging the Council to support Senate Bill 809
(Campbell), which is in his belief the best Serrano bill for school financing.
In discussions with Mr. Hoagland and the three communities regarding sane type of
building funding, he had indicated. that the cities could aid the school district
by strongly supporting SB 809. After Council. discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman Gallagher, seconded. by Councilman Schlegel and unanimously carried,-
that the Council go on record as being in support of Senate Bill 809, and that
letters reflecting this support be sent to the Senate Finance Committee Members
and the City's legislative representatives--Senator Nimmo, Assemblywoman Hallett.
and Governor Brown.
COUNCILMEN MILLIS AND SPIERLING ARE NOW PRESENT.
INVITATION TO TRI-COUNTY COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS SEMINAR - 7/6/77
The Council read a letter from the Tri-County Commission for Senior
Citizens Area Agency on Aging, inviting the Council to a seminar to be held at
the University of Santa Barbara on July 6th. Mayor de Leon indicated he would
be attending the seminar along with the City Administrator,. and. invited- other
Councilmen to join them.
APPROVE REQUEST OF TRIANGLE GRANGE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITY PROJECT'
The City Administrator introduced Al Keith from the Triangle Grange in
Arroyo Grande and Harold Arment, Master of Atascadero Grange #563, who reviewed
the Sister City Project the Grange is trying to establish with each City in the
County and cities in the Province of Taiwan, of the Republic of China. He
reviewed information previously received by the Council regarding what is
involved to establish such a project and emphasizing that no costs to the City
are involved, other than the passage of a resolution and annual reports to the
Sister City. The Council generally agreed that this would be a worthwhile
project in furthering communication with other parts of the world. After Council.
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman
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Millis and unanimously carried, authorizing that the Sister City Project proceed
between Arroyo Grande and a city in the Taiwan Province, as described by members
of the Grange
COUNCILMAN SCHLEGEL EXCUSED HIMSELF DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND
IS NOW ABSENTo
GRANT FEE EXEMPT BUSINESS LICENSE FOR 6 MOSa - RECYCLING CENTER (LARRABEE BROS.)
The Council read a letter from Larrabee Brothers Distributing Company,
requesting a fee exempt Business License for their proposed Recycling Center
program, which has been approved by the Planning Commission for a six-months
period, at the expiration of whioh the operation will be reviewed for possible
continuationo The Council had approved a partial. Use Permit waiver at its last
regular meeting to this fito After Council. discussion, a motion was made by
Councian Spierling, seconded by Councilman Millis and unanimously carried,
granting a six month fee exempt Business License to Larrabee Brothers Distributing
Company, for its Recycling Center project to be located on the Sunset Furniture
Store parking lot at Brisco and Grand, for eight hours a weeko
COUNCILMAN SCHLEGEL IS NOW PRESENT.
NOTICE REo DONATION OF STROTHER PARK ENTRANCE SIGN BY ROTARY CLUB OF A.G.
The Council read a letter from the Rotary Club of Arroyo Grande,
informing the City that said Club will be responsible for the name sign at the
entrance of Strother Parko A draw~,ng of the proposed sign was also received and
commended by the Councilo After Council discussion, a motion was made by Council-
man Gallagher, seconded by Cou~.cilman Spierling and unanimously carried,- accepting
the offer of the Rotary Club of Arroyo Grande to supply the entrance sign for
Strother Park and directing that a letter of thanks and appreciation be sent to
the Club for their generous and civic-minded donatl.a~~*.:
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT FOR MAY, 1977
The Departmental Reports for the month of May,. 1977, were received by
the Council, reviewed and ordered filedo Administrator Butch reported that two
reserves ~aad just graduated from the Hancock College, with Officer Jeffery
Higgins winning the Valedictorian Award and Officer Buhler graduating 2nd in a
class ~f twenty.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING - PROVISIONS FOR 1°PF" Sa "-SF" FLOOD PLAIN-DISTRICTS
City Attorneys Shipley read, for its first reading, the title of an
Ordinance amending the Municipal Code by adding provisions for the establishment
of "P~°", 1~rimary Flood Plain Distr~.cts and "®SF°', Secondaryr Flood Plain Combining
Districts; thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by
Councilman Spierling and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the
balance of this Ordinance.
MUNIo CODE AMENDa - ORDINANCE ADOPT® - AMEND OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
City Attorney Shipley reed the title of an ordinance amending the Municipal..
Code by making certain amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding minimum off-
street parking retirements; thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel,
seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading
the balance of this Ordinanceo
ORDINANCE NQ,- 15o CoSo
AN ORD]~NANCE OF THE. CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING A
POR`TIQN OF SECTION 2FQ2, OF CHAPTER 4, TITLE 9,
RELATING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR LODGES, CLUBS,
COMMUNITY CENTERS., CHURCHES, CHAPELS AND MORTUARIES.
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Millis and on
the following roll call vote, to wito
AYESo Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor de Leon
NQESs None
ABSENTe None
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1977.
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ADOPTION Off" AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE HELD OVER
City Attorney Shipley presented an ordinance he had prepared pursuant to
the Council's direction, regarding various ame~sdments to the City's Subdivision
Ordinanceo He requested, and the Council agreed, to hold over the adoption of
said Ordinance until the Council's newt regular meeting,. to give the City Staff
ample time to review said Ordinances
PUBLIC HEARING m ADOPT RESOLUTION SPREADING ASSESSMENTS E"OR DEL SOL IMPROVEMENTS
The Council reviewed a report from Superintendent of Streets Anderson, which
indicated that properties heel been posted and owners rnotlfied by mail on Del Sol
Street, that installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway aprons and
driv°eway conformance was required pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911, short
forma The report further showed that twenty two ~22~ properties had improvements
installed under contract by the City, and the cost of the installation has been
assessed to the ~Sroperties in the total amount of $15,1070260
This being the elate, time and place for public hearing on the spreading of
assessments for the above cited improvements Mayor de Leon declared the hearing
open and all persons would now be heard regarding the assessmentsa
`T°here being no public comment for or against this matter, Mayor de Leon
declared the hearing closed. After Council discussion, City Attorney Shipley
read the title of a resolution confirming the report and levying assessments for
concrete improvement installation on Del. Sol Street; thereafter, a motion was made
by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried,
to d~,spense with readi~ag the balance of this resolutiono
RESOLUTION NOo 1283
A RESOLUTION OR' THE CITY COUNCIL OE" THE CITY OF ARROyO
GRANDE CONE°IRMING THE REPOR`T' OE° THE SUPERINTENDENT OE°
STREETS AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT k~OR THE INSTALLATION OE°
CONCRETE CURS, GUTTERS, SIDE~JALI~' DRI A~ APRONS STD
DR,YC~~nYA~ CONEORMAN~.
On motion of Councilman Sperling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and
on the fc~I.lowing roll call vote, to wito
A~ESm Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOESo None
ABSENTo None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1977,
PUBLIC HEARING ~ BUDG'ET HEARING RE. RENUE SHARING FUNDS RESOLUTION ADOPTION
Eileen Taylor of Arroyo Grande, spoke in favor of the amount allocated for
the Community Building's e~pans~.;on, feelings larger facility will better serve
the community, which. is used 75~ of the time by the general public and 25~ by the
Vaoman's Club of Arroyo Grandeo
Ella Honeycutt, 550 Oak Hill, indicated her feeling that some of the funds
should be allocated for schools, especially in view of proposed subdivisions in
the City which will add 1,000° into the already overcrowded schools o- She .felt we
must put our children firsto
Nancy Conrow of Arroyo Grandee feels that the woman's Club as a Community
Center has proved its worth, and as-for predicting children for the future, she
felt let, it come when it camels
Florence wells of Oceano stated her agreement that the greatest good to
the greatest number is the Community Building ea~pansion.
Madeleine Steele, 1598 Hillcrest, asked again for the proposed revenue
sharing fund expenditure figures, which Administrator Butch read off (as noted
previously on Page 4 of the Council's May 9, 1977 minutes~o
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dean Bayer of Arroyo Grandea indicated her concern that the City has not
taken a stand. as far as the children are concerned and schools, pointing out that
bond issues have not passed recently...
There being no further public comment on this matter, Mayor. de Leon
declared the hearing closeda- The Council discussed the proposed expenditure of
Revenue Sharing Funds, generally agreeing that said funds should be spent within
the Citys that these funds have been accumulated over the years for certain
proyects; and that it is hoped that the County will help the schools and something
will be worked out with a building fee for school expansiono After Council dis-
cussion, City Attorney Shipley read the title of a resolution adopting the planned
use of revenue sharing funds; 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 NOo 1254
A RESOLUTION OF-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ADOPTING PLANNED USE OF RE~7ENUE SHARING FUNDS
FOR THE 1977-75 FISCAL YEARo
On motion of Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Spierling and on
the following roll call vote, to wife
AYES, Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOESo None
ABSENTa None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1977.
Councilman Gallagher requested that it go on record to let the public know
that "the matter of schools and the need for help in the area of the schools has
been supported by this Council The Council has had numerous meetings with Dr.
Hoagland in an effort to get a consensus, so that something could be done for the
benefit of the schools®" He stated that at least den meetings have been held and
is hoping that as a result of said meetings with people in attendance from the
County and other South County entities, that some type of way or method will be
developed to assist the school district and this is still being worked on. He
stated the City's support earlier this evening of a bill to assist the schools is
an expression of the Council to offer-what assistance it can to the educational
facilities of this school districto
PUBLIC HEARING - COUNTY-WIDE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN - ADOPT RESOLUTION
Administrator Butch revieraed that the proposed County-wide Solid waste
Management Plan had been considered by the Planning Commission, which had
recommended the City amend its Public Services and Facilities Element of the
General Plan by adding the proposed County-wide-Solid waste Management Plan, by
reference onlyo The public hearing this evening is for public input regarding
said proposed Plan, which is required per the N~edly-Z'Berg Solid waste Manage-
ment and Resource Recovery Act of 19720 Furthermore, he stated that if the
Council wishes, it-may designate the County Health Department to administer the
Plano The financial impact on the City will be about $500 per years
Upon being assured by the City Clerk that all requirements as provided by
law, regarding notification of hearing, have been complied with, Mayor de Leon
declared the hearing open.
There being no public comment on this matter, Mayor de Leon declared the
hearing closedo The Council discussed the Plan briefly, generally indicating
support for ito After Council discuss:ion, City Attorney Shipley read the title
of a Resolution designating an enforcement agency for the Solid waste Management
Plana thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Council-
man Spierling and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of
this resolutions
RESOLUTION NO. 125.5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE, DESIGNATING AN ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR THE COUNTY-
wIDE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and on
the following roll call- vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of June; 1977.."
MUNI. CODE AMEND. - ADOPT. ORDINANCE - VP;RIOUS AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE '
City Attorney Shipley read the title of an ordinance amending the Municipa]
Code by maJcing certain "clean-up" changes to the City's Zoning Ordinance; there-
after, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher
and unanimously carried,. to dispense with reading the balance of this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 157 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE- OF THE` CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
THE ARRO'~O GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CERTAIN
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4, TITLE 9 TO AMEND THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY AND BY ADDING AND DELETING
CERTAIN-SECTIONS'THEREOF.
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded'by Councilman Gallagher and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel; Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Ord-finance was-passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1977.
REVIEW OF LATEST LEGISLATIVE BULLETINS,F,~tOMLEAGUE.OF CALIFORNI.A..CITIE~~
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The Council received and reviewed the latest Legislative"Bulletins from
the League of California Cities, being mainly concerned with SB 164, "Compulsory'
and Binding Arbitration". The press was urged' to editorialize the problems and
ramifications of the bill if it passes-'for the public's"knowledge:' Administrator
Butch was. directed to write the=City's legislative representatives, citing this
City's opposition to AB 1330 entitled "Compensation for 'Downzonng "', which
would provide that "if as a result'of the enactment of-new and more restrictive`
zoning provisions-by a city, there is diminution in value of a substantial'
investment in 'works `or facilities' necessary to supply basic services to
property, the public entity shall-be liable for damages-to the property owner".-
RECEIPT OF ANNUAL PLANNING,~.& BU~LD~NG.DEPARTMENTS' REPORT FOR 1976-
,...
Thee"Council received and reviewed the armual Planning and 'Building Depart
merits' Report for 1976, and commended same:
FURTHER DISCUSSION'RE.- APPOINTMEN`t'S,:TQ COMMISSION ':VACANCIES. - HELD":OVER=
Mayor de Leon requested; and the Council"agreed to hold-over 'further
,.
discussion of appointments of citizens to fill vacancies on`the City'"s Planning
and Parks & Recreation Comtnissionse
NOTICE RE. EXPIRATION OF COMMISSIONERS.'.TERMS..-- APPOINTMENTS HELD `OVER
The Council received notice 'that the'terms'of five"members'on'various"City
Commissions-will--expire June 30 1977. Mayon-de Leon requested; and the Council"
agreed, to hold over this-item until the Council's next regular"meeting, as the
Mayor wishes to contact these people first to see if they would be`willing to"
serve additional terms on their respective Commissions.
APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON HUMAN 'RELATIONS COMMISSION --.HELD-OVER:
Mayor de Leon requested,-and the Council agreed, to hold. over the appoint
merit of a representative to the'South Countg Human Relations Commission, to fill
the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Nancy Davis. Mayor de Leon
requested suggestions and/or volunteers for the position.
RESOLUTION ADOPTION - DISSOLUTION OF COASTAL'VALLEY PLANNING'COUNCIZ
City Attorney Shipley presented a resolution for consideration,' withdrawing
the City's participation in the Coastal Valley Planning Council, as 'requested by
said Planning Council, because it is dissolving. He then read the title of said
resolution; thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Spierling seconded by
Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, to'dispense with reading the
balance of this resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1286
A.RESOLUTION OF THE, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE, WITfiDRAWING FROM THE COASTAL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL.
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOES:. None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of-June, 1977.
NOTICE THAT COUNTY WILL JOIN IN CHALLENGE OF FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT
The Council read a letter from Howard Mankins, Chairman of the County
Board of Supervisors, informing the City that the County will join as a party
plaintiff in the .action to challenge the constitutionality of the mandatory
coverage of public employers under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act. The cost
to-the City will now only be $1OO to join in the challenge. .After Council dis-
cussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman"
Spierling and unanimously carried, authorizing the expenditure of $1b0 tdward
costs of challenging the Federal Unemployment Tax Act with the County's participation.
REQUEST TO HOLD BINGO GAME - FURTHER STUDY DIRECTED FOR LEGALIZATION
The Council read a letter from the Woman's Club of Arroyo Grande,- directed
to the Community Center Building Committee, requesting permission to hold a Bingo
Game at said Center during the Harvest Festival in September,. 1977. A report on
the matter from Parks Director Gallop referred this request to the Council as the
City does not yet have an enabling ordinance to legalize bingo in the City. City
Attorney Shipsey stated that an ordinance legalizing bingo should be adopted before
permission for the event is given. The Council discussed the matter at length,
generally agreeing that an ordinance should be formulated to legalize bingo games
in the City for non-profit and charitable organizations. After further Council
discussion, City Attorney Shipsey was directed to research the matter; see what.
other cities are doing; and come up with a report to the Council regarding
legalization of bingo in the City.
REPORT` - RECENT ANIMAL REGULATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Administrator. Butch stated there is nothing new to report regarding the
Animal Regulation Advisory Committee. The Council heard a complaint from Mrs.
Elizabeth_.Jack~on of Fair View Avenue, that the Animal Control Department will
not give information over the phone regarding animals picked-up by them. The
Council indicated the City will check into this matter.
APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING CENTRAL COAST SELF INSURANCE. FUND
The Council reviewed a proposed Joint Powers Agreement Establishing. the
Central Coast Self Insurance Fund. Administrator Butch advised that if it is
approved, authorization is also necessary to drop out of the State Compensation
Insurance Fund:, the City's present W.C.. carrier. City Attorney Shipsey stated
it was a very good agreement.- After Council discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried,
authorizing execution of a Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Central Coast
Self Insurance-Fund; appointing the City Administrator and Finance Director as
the City°s representatives on the Board of Directors of said Fund; and authorizing
the dropping of worker's compensation coverage with the State Ce~npensation
Insurance Fund.
ADOPTION OF EMPLOYEES' 1.977-78 SALARY RESOLUTION
City Attorney Shipsey read the title of a resolution adopting a salary
schedule for City employees for the 1>977-78 fiscal year, which reflects a
general 5~ cost of living increase as well as adjustments in various positions;
thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman
Gallagher and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of
this resolution.
RESOLUTION N0. 1287
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
ESTABLISHING MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMPENSATION BY ADOPTING A
SALARY SCHEDULE AND POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS, ASSIGNING CITY
EMPLOYEES TO CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY STEPS WITHIN THE
RESPECTIVE RANGES OF THE SALARY SCHEDULE, DESCRIBING METHODS
OF ADVANCEMENT AND REPEALING PREVIOUS SALARY RESOLUTIONS.
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On motion of Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Spierling and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel., Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1977.
ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING EMPLOYEES' HOLIDAYS
The Council reviewed a proposed resolution amending the employees:'
holidays to include Fridays, if the January 1, Feb. 12, July 4, Sept. 9,
Nov. 11 or Dec. 25 holidays fall on a Saturday. After Council discussion,
Administrator Butch read the title of a resolution amending the employees'
holiday schedule; thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded
Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the
balance of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 128.8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1197 AND ADOPTING A
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE BY AMENDING SECTION 7, RULE X OF RESOLUTION NO. 606.
On motion of Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and: Mayor de Leon.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1977.
ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL VACATION TIME FOR EMPLOYEES
The Council reviewed a proposed resolution amending the. City Employees'
earned vacation time by establishing additional vacation time: after fifteen (15)
years of service with the City. After Council discussion, Administrator Butch
read the title of a resolution amending the employees' vacation time; thereafter,.
a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and.
unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of this. resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1289
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 749 AND. ADOPTING A
LONGEVITY VACATION PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE BY AMENDING RULE X, SECTION 1 OF
RESOLUTION NO. 606.
On motion of Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and'. on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1977.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET FOR 1977-78 FISCAL YEAR
Administrator Butch read the title. of a resolution .adopting the City's
approximately $3,400,000 Municipal Budget for the 1977-78 fiscal. year; thexe-
after, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher,. seconded by Councilman Schlegel
and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of-this-resolution..
RESOLUTION NO. 1290
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ADOPTING THE ARROYO GRANDE CITY BUDGET FOR THE.
1977-78 FISCAL YEAR.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Millis. and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and. Mayor de Leon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted. this 14th day of June., 1977.
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DISCUSSION REo ELDERLY/HANDICAPPED BASIC TRANSPORTATION PROPOSAL
Councilman Spierling reviewed with the Council a map showing four
alternatives being considered for the proposed San Luis: Obispo County and Cities
Elderly/Handicapped Basic Transportation Network. A description of the proposal
and alternative routes was included in the Council's agenda materials. Basically,
he stated the proposal is for each area to retain the. Senior Vans that they
currently have and for the Area Planning Council to fund the operations of those
vans with the use of SB 325 monies. Alternate #1 would provide individual con-.
necting links from Nipomo, Paso Robles and Cambria into San Luis Obispo, These
would be one trip: each day in and back out at a time convenient for the seniors
His personal preference is option #1 with certain variations, because the Senior
Vans stay in their own areas and another bus handles the inner city transit and
gives improved le els of service for the seniors. He stated the budget includes
$80,000 Capital Costs for the four buses (one equipped to handle wheelchairs with
a hydraulic platform, to be handled on a dial-a-ride basis throughout the entire
County). He recommends that a leasing program be tried for one year first instead,
to see what happens, which would alleviate the huge Capital Costs and he is further
recommending that the Area Planning Council look into the possibility of getting
drivers for the buses through the CETA program, which would save about $35,000.
The Council discussed the proposal and generally indicated its support of
Alternative No. 1 with the variations described by Councilman Spierling.
GENERAL DISCUSSION RE. RECENT TOWN MEETINGS - NO FURTHER MEETING SET
The Council held general discussion as to whether additional Town
Meetings should be scheduled, and consensus was that the two meetings held were
sufficient.- Councilman Schlegel urged citizens to submit their particular
concerns in writing to the Council for its consideration, when these come up.
Discussion was also held regarding a study session to be held when transcription
of the meetings° minutes is done. A tentative date was set for June 29, 1977
in the evening for such a study session.
Councilman Spierling reported on a meeting he had attended this morning,
sponsored by the Area Planning.. Council, with a representative from the-Davis
Office of the Soil Conservation Serviced An interesting discussion had been
held on implementation of farmland protective policies and he has brought back
quite a bit of information for the proposed farmland study committee, when the
Council wishes to establish it.
PROGRESS REPORT RE.-LOT SPLIT #77-262 ON BRIGHTON (BADEN) - NO ACTION
Administrator Butch reviewed for the Council that in regard to Lot Split
Case No. 77-262 on Brighton Avenue, applied for by S. Baden, that a meeting.;had
been. held with the property owners, attorneys for the Jackson (who have appealed
various matters involving the lot split on several occasions), and City staff, in
an attempt to resolve the major problem of traffic control. It was felt that a
solution had been found by charging the developers a fee per dwelling-unit to
cover paving of Courtland down to Grand Avenue. However, the opponents to the
lot split are also requesting a physical barrier be placed on Brighton so there
will be no through traffic, which the Planning Commission did not approve. The
Commission did, however, at its last meeting, approve the Negative Declaration
for the Lot Split and the improvement of Courtland. The main concern of the City
about barricading Brighton is the hindrance this would create to emergency equip-
ment to get into that area. Councilman Millis stated he has spoken with several
residents of the subject area and their main concern is about high density traffic
flowing into a single residential area. He would like to see a nicely landscaped
denial strip on Brighton so traffic goes down Courtland. Councilman Schlegel
suggested that if the northerly side of Brighton Street would be improved also or
one lane over there would be improved, then we could barrier half the street so it
would theoretically prevent any traffic from going easterly on Brighton, and then
leave access open so that the City could still have circulation there for emergency
vehicles. Councilman Spierling felt that Courtland would be the logical course
from Grand Avenue for. emergency vehicles. City Attorney Shipsey clarified that
this matter is before the Council now for informational purposes, with no action
to be taken, as it will come before the Council either for regular approval of the
lot split or by the filing of an appeal.
Discussion came up regarding progress of the proposed signal system on
Grand Avenue at Oak Park Boulevard, with it being reported by City staff that
the project should begin in the near future (see Page 11 of these Minutes)..
Councilman Gallagher felt that the master planning of Grand Avenue with a master
signal controller. for the length of Grand Avenue is something we should plan on
so we have complete control of traffic on Grand.
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Douglas Hilton, attorney for Mro Severn, who is also involved in the
subject property proposed for development, reminded the Council that-this matter
was on the agenda for informational purposes only, stating that;Mr. Severn should
be given .the opportunity to be present before any action is taken.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT RE. MAY 10TH SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION COSTS
The Council reviewed a report from City Clerk del Campo, itemizing the
costs to the City for the Special Municipal Election held on May 10, 1977
regarding the Agricultural Land Initiative. Total cost was $3,U35.(34.
AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF REFERENDUM PETITION RE. MIYAKE REZONING - PASSED 11/2/76
Administrator Butch informed the Council that the City Clerk is requesting
permission to destroy the Referendum Petition, per Election Code Section 4x54,
regarding the Miyake property rezoning (on Fair Oaks Avenue), which referendum
was successful in having the Council's adopted rezoning ordinance for th
property rescinded. After Council discussion, a motion was. made by `Councilman
Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried:, authorizing
the City Clerk to destroy the Referendum Petition in :her custody, submitted to
the City regarding the Miyake property rezoning,
APPROVE E.I.R. CONTRACT FOR 11GRANDE HIGHLANDS"-(S.E.D.E.S.)
The Council reviewed a memorandum from Planning Assistant Sullivan,
recommending approval of a contract with Site and Environmental Design Services
(SEDES) to prepare the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the °'Grande
Highlands°' proposed planned development, to-be located on the hillside 'behind the
Arroyo Grande High School. The Council discussed the matter at ength, being
hesitant to approve this contract as a portion of the planned development is out-
side of the City Limits and no guarantee of annexation can be given to the
developers. Arroyo Grande residents had made it clear at recent Town Meetings
that they disapproved of further annexations at this time.
Council discussion shifted briefly to the need for City staff to analyze
the amount of available vacant land; water and sewer capacity, etc. so realistic
figures can be studied as to what the City can handle in the way of additional
development. It was .pointed out that this item would be discussed fully at the
study session regarding input received at the Town Meetings..
Warren Thompson, Architect for the proposed "Grande Highlands" develop-
meet, was present and stated the developers are aware of the concerns .and will
not interpret approval of the EIR Contract as a guarantee for annexation of the
portion of the planned development outside of the City, but that the EIR is a
step that needs be taken anywayo He also presented an addition to the proposed
contract, regarding reproduction costs, with the Thompson Architectural Group
Inc. accepting the contract with the proviso that the developer accept responsi-
bility for reproduction costs. After Council discussion, a motion was made .by
Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spierling and unanimously carried,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with SEDES to prepare he
EIR for the "Grande Highlands" proposed planned development..
RESOLUTION ADOPTIONS.- NAME BASEBALL FIELDS ON ASH AT ELM: CAMPBELL & PILG
The Council reviewed recommendations from Velma Blankenburg, the Five
Cities Girls' Softball President; the Arroyo Grande Baseball Associates;.-and-
the Parks & Recreation Commission, that two new ball parks in the City's Base-
ball Complex be named in honor of two persons who have been active in youth
.activities. After Council discussion, Administrator Butch read the title of a
resolution naming the girls' softball field in the easterly portion of the City°s
Baseball Complex as "Wanda Campbell Field"; thereafter, a motion was made by
Councilman Gallagher,. seconded by Councilman Spierling and unanimous y carried,
to dispense with reading the balance of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1291
A RESOLUTION OF THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE NAMING AN AREA IN THE BASEBALL COMPLEX AS
"WANDA CAMPBELL FIELD"
On motican of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spierling and
an the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor de Leon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1977.
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Administrator Butch then read the title of a resolution naming the Little
League Field in the western portion of the City's Baseball Complex as "Frank
Pilg Field"; thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by
Councilman Spierling and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the
balance of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1292
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
NAMING AN AREA IN THE BASEBALL COMPLEX AS "FRANK PILG FIELD"
On motion of Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel, Millis and Mayor. de Leon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of June, 1977.
REPORT - RECENT MEETING OF COUNTY WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councilman Gallagher reported on the June 1, 1977 meeting of the County
Water Resources Advisory Committee, stating that the main topic of discussion
had been ..the drilling of three wells on the Morro Bay sandspit.
PROGRESS REPORT - FED. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR 1977 - NO FUNDING RECEIVED
Administrator Butch reviewed with the Council a Press Advisory from
Congressman Lagomarsino, advising that no city in the County of San Luis Obispo,
or the County itself, received any funds from the latest allocation under the
1977 Federal Public Works Projects program, because this area's unemployment
rate is below 6.50
COUNCILMAN SCHLEGEL EXCUSED HIMSELF DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND
IS NOW ABSENT
ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS IN TRACT 538, 11TERRA DE ORO, UNIT II" (GRANT, KUDEN, DOTSON)
City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council his report recommending
acceptance of improvements in Tract No. 538, "Terra De Oro, Unit II", developed
by Grant, Kuden & Dotson. After Council discussion, a motion was made. by
Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Spierling and unanimously carried,
accepting the improvements, on behalf of the public, in Tract No. 538 "Terra De
Oro, Unit II", and authorizing the release of bonds covering said work.
COUNCILMAN SCHLEGEL IS NOW PRESENT
APPROVAL OF LOT SPLITS 77-133 AND 77-195 - HELD OVER
City Engineer Karp requested, and the Council agreed, to hold over
consideration for approval Lot Split Case Numbers 77-133 (V. Pace) and 77-195
(D. Castro), as they are not ready yet for approval.
APPROVE PARCEL MAP AG77-196, HALCYON ROAD (C.GRIEB)
City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council, a copy of Parcel Map AG77-1.96,
reflecting a lot split (Case No. 77-266), to make a lot line adjustment on the
east side of Halcyom Road just north of the A.G. Community Hospital. The lot
split will re-establish the line between two existing parcels with the resulting
parcel sizes to be 2.6 and 2,3 acres each. After Council discussion, a motion was
made by Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Millis and unanimously
carried, finding Parcel Map AG77-196 to be consistent with the City's General
Plan and Zoning, and approving said Parcel Map.
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 636 (PHILLIPS, ET AL) - HELD OVER
City Engineer Karp requested,. and the Council agreed, to hold over
consideration for approval of the Final Map for Tract No. 636 (Herb Phillips,
et al), as it is not yet ready for approval.
ACCEPT GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE & PUBLIC UTILITIES - TRACT 636 {GIN)
The Council read a report frcml City Engineer Karp regarding receBpt of
a Grant Deed Easement to the City from Mr. and Mrs. Gin, for the purpose of an
easement to provide public right of way for the installation of-drain and water
lines to be constructed in conjunction with the improvements for Tract No. 636.
After Council discussion, a motion was. made by Councilman Spierling, seconded by
Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, authorizing the Mayor and City
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Clerk to sign, on behalf of the City, a Certificate of Acceptance for a Grant
Deed Easement from Mr. and Mrs. Bing K. Gin, for an easement for underground
public utilities, water and drainage purposes over a portion of Lot 21 of
Tract Noo 463.-
NOTICE RE. SURPLUS SEWER FUNDS TO BE CREDITED TO PROPERTY OWNERS
The Council reviewed a resolution from the County Board of Supervisors
adopted May 16, 1977, declaring a surplus of the improvement funds in the Arroyo
Grande Sewer Assessment District No. 1, and indicating that these funds will be
credited to the property owners, and full refund to be made to those who have
paid off their total assessment. This will be reflected in the November tax
bills of affected property owners.
PROGRESS REPORT - SOUTH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
The Council reviewed the monthly report for May, 1977, frc~n Chief Plant
Operator Rhoades, regarding maintenance and operation of the South San Luis
Obispo County Sanitation District's Treatment Plant.
GRANT FEE EXEMPT BUSINESS LICENSES FOR FIREWORKS SALES: AM. LEGION & B.RUTH LEAGUE
A motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher
and unanimously carried, granting fee exe~iipt Business Licenses to the following;
The American Legion, Arroyo Grande Post 136, for the sale of fireworks at two
different locations in the City, as requested by Clayton D. Welch, Adjutant; and
the Arroyo Grande Valley Babe Ruth League, for the sale of fireworks at the
Giant Food Store and Williams Bros. Market parking lots, from about July 1 thru
July 4, 1977, as requested by David H. Loomis, League Secretary.
AUTHORIZE SALE OF BEER AT BOYS LEAGUE B-B-Q AT ELM ST. PARK - 6/18/77
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman
Spierling and unanimously carried,- authorizing the Arroyo Grande Valley Boys
League to sell beer at its fund raising barbecue to be held at the Elm Street
Park on June 18, 1977, as requested by Dede Kerchkhoff, representative of the
League. Permission for this had been given the League previously for an earlier
date, but the barbecue had been cancelled due to rain.
NOTICE FROM CAL TRANS RE. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GRAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
The Council reviewed a letter from the California Department of Trans-
portation KCAL TRANS advising that bids were received and the contract
awarded to A.Jo Diani Construction Company, Inc, of Santa Maria, for the
improvement of Grand Avenue, which includes the signal system installation at
the intersection of Grand and Oak Park Boulevard. The City's share of costs will
be $139,000 including FAU Funds, with $24,000 to come directly out of City funds..
NOTICE RE. EIR FOR SOUTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER AVAILABLE
Administrator Butch informed the Council that the. Environmental Report -~
on the South County Government Center has been received and is available at
City Hall for anyone's reviews The last day for input on the report will be
July 22, 1977..
RECOMMENDATIONS & CONCERNS BY A.G. RESIDENTS: HONEYCUTT & PORTER
Ella Honeycutt, 560 Oak Hill Road, indicated her displeasure with the
advertisement fliers going out for a development on Stagecoach Road, stating they
are creating a market and drawing people here. She encouraged that a few houses.
be built in large subdivisions which would sell at lower prices for young people..
She suggested further that some phasing be developed in the City, in view of the
many developments now going on®
Mr. D. G. Porter indicated his concern regarding additional traffic that
would be created on the single family residential area of Fair View and Brighton
by the proposed developments. He also felt that "islands" should be eliminated.
REPORT RE. RECENT TRIP TO PHILIPPINES - MAYOR DE LEON
Mayor de Leon reported on his recent trip to Manila on the Philipine
Islands and displayed a beautiful metal engraved plaque which was presented to
him while there, in honor of his leadership. Administrator Butch read. the
plaque and pointed out that the Mayor-was quite a celebrity there because he
was the only Mayor in the United States there who is a Philipino. Mayor de .Leon
encouraged people to visit Manila.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and
unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:12 P.M.
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