Minutes 1988-02-23
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1988
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANOE, CALIFORNIA
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Howard Mankins
presiding. Also present were Council Members Dorace Johnson, Mark M. Millis,
Gene Moots and D. G. Porter.
FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Mankins led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and Council
Member Moots gave the invocation.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES .
MARGARITA JOHNSON of 950 Huasna Road, a representative of the Woman's
Club of Arroyo Grande, brought a message from the president: thanked the
Council for the fences .installed for their protection, but expressed concern
about the dangerous situation created by the work and diminution of their
parking lot.
Mayor Mankins noted that later in the agenda, this item G.7., would be
addressed.
JIM SCRIVANI of 201 Whitely Street stated his concern about the growth
of the city in relation to the General Plan.
Mayor Mankins closed the public appearaoces and then requested monetary
support from the community for the Mayors Run-off scheduled February 24th
for the Eagle boys' and girls' track teams fund raiser.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council unanimously approved items C.l., C.2., C.5., C.6., C.8, and
C.9.
C.3. Council Member Porter requested information regarding the Bruce Jordan
claim. Interim City Manager, Chris Christiansen, explained a water main
break allegedly caused Mr. Jordan's loss of $800.00 Staff recrnnmendation
is to reject the claim at this time, though possibility of future action is
not discounted. Moved by Moots/Porter (5-0-0 to accept Staff recolTUTlendation).
C.4. Council Member Moots inquired about the item and was advised by the
Staff that it is for Information Only and the City is not cOlTUTlitted to
anything regarding this Main Street Program/Proposed Budget.
C.7. City Manager stated the applicant regarding Lot Split Case No. 87-442,
Parcel Map AG 87-35, 579 Camino Mercado, still hasn't paid the $900.00 street
tree fee. The Staff recommendation is to approve and record the parcel map
subject to receipt of the fee. Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0) and approved.
D.1. COUNCIL MEMBER PORTER REQUESTED FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE I and
Mr. Christiansen read into the minutes.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
REQUIRING APPROVAL BY A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE
FDR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANY NEW OR
SUBSTANTIALLY REMODELED CITY HALL
WHEREAS, the remodeling, expanding or relocating of the present City
Hall would involve the expenditure of substantial sums of City taxpayer
money, and could adversely impact the level and availability of City effici-
ency and services, as well as these areas of the community surrounding a City
Ha 11; and
WHEREAS, this Council finds that the public interest would be best
served by letting City voters approve or disapprove any proposal to expand,
remodel or relocate City Hall.
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CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 23, 19B8
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE TWO
NEW CITY HALL ORDINANCE Continued from Page 1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Arroyo Grande as follows:
Section 1. The Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding Chapter 5
to Title 1, reading in full as follows:
"Chapter 5 - Mandatory Referendums ~
1-5.01 Mandator y Referendum for Ci ty Ha 11 Remodel i nq, Expans ion ,
Relocation or Construction.
A. Any decision to remodel or expand the present City Hall or to relocate
or change the site for City Ha", or to construct a new or different
City Hall Building or any portion thereof, shall not become final,
binding, or effective until approved by a majority of voters voting
at a regular municipal election.
B. Any decision to amend the General Plan, the zoning ordinance, or
any other pldn, policy or ordinance of the City to authorize or
allow City Hall to be in any location other than its present site
shall not become final, binding or effective until approved by a
rnajority of the voters voting at a regular municipal election.
C. Each proposition to be submitted to the voters pursuant to para-
graphs A and B above shall be placed on the ballot as a separate
and independent measure, after the City Council has adopted an
appropriate ordinance or resolution setting forth its decision in
full, and after all environmental determinations and anticipated
cost figures are available to the voting public.
D. For the purposes of this Ordinance, "City Hall" means, without
limitation, any building or structure designed, constructed or
intended for regular use for anyone or more of the following
purposes:
(1) City Counc il chambers
(2~ City Council offices
(3 City Manager offices
(4) City Clerk ofHc:es
(5) City Attorney offices
(6) Finance offices
(7) Any other central administrative offices not providing direct
services to or for the public.
E. Exemptions. The mandatory referendum requirements in this section
shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) City Hall remodeling and/or expansion plan~.or projects approved
by the City Council prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance.
(2) Emergency repair or reconstruction of City Hall on its present
site resulting from fire, flood, earthquakes or other similar
disaster, provided that such repair or reconstruction is
approved by a four-fifths vote of the City Council.
(3) Normal maintenance and repair of the present City l1all.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and affect thirty
(30) days after its passage; and within fifteen (15) days after its passage
it shall be published once, together with the names of Council Members
voting thereon, in a newspaper published and circulated in said City.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member
and on the following roll call vote, to wit: ,
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CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 23, 1988
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE THREE
NEW CITY HALL ORDINANCE Continued from Page 2
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoin9 Ordinance was passed and adopted this day of
1987.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Moved by Porter/Johnson to adopt the Ordinance.
Mayor Mankins requested City Attorney Art Shaw read a proposed 'Sunset
Clause" to be inserted into the proposed Ordinance, Section 2, by the
City Clerk.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE MANDATORY REFERENDUM
FOR CITY HALL PROJECTS
(1) Proposed "Sunset Clause"
(2) "Regular" Elections
1. Proposed "Sunset Clause" Mr. ~haw said ..,
that to avoid an obsolete ordInance on the books whIch mIght hInder
City Councils many years in the future, he had been asked to suggest
wording for a "sunset clause" to the referenced ordinance being presented
to the City Council tonight.
He recommended the addition of a new "Section 2" reading in full
as follows:
"Section 2. Sunset Clause
Municipal Code Section 1-5.01 and all subsections thereof adopted
in Section 1 of this ordinance shall expire and be of no further force
or effect ten (10) years after the effective date of this ordinance.
The City Clerk shall make appropriate notes in the Municipal Code
referring to this expiration provision."
(Note: The original Section 2 of the proposed ordinance concerning
effectivity and publication will become Section 3 if the
"Sunset Clause" is added to the ordinance.)
2. "Re~lar" Elections- Mr. Shaw .
sal tnat concern has been expressed that thp. two references in the
proposed ordinance to "voting at a regular municipal election" would
limit the voting to every two years at Council election time only.
Below is a copy of California Election Code Section 2500 which
provides that there are three regular municipal election dates each
year for general law cities such as Arroyo Grande.
He said the ordinance was written witn tnat State law in mind, and
if the City Council feels that State law does not give enough election
opportunities, the words "or a special" could be inserted near the end
of Paragraphs A and B, immediately after the word "regular".
2500. Regular election dates
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C!TY COUNC I L FEBRUARY 23, 1988
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE FOUR
NEW CITY HALL ORDINANCE Continued from Paqe Three
Three regular election dates shall be established in each year
as follows:
(1 ) The * * * second Tuesday * * * of April of each even-numbered
year.
(2 ) The * * * first Tuesday * * * after the first Monday in March
(3) of each odd-numbered year.
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in June of * * *
each year.
(4 ) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each
year.
Mayor Mankins then opened discussion to the City Council and Staff.
. Coun:il Member ~illis expressed a desire to reach the highest voter
partIcIpatIon by specIfying "the" election, rather than calling a special
election.
Mayor Mankins said he felt two (2) years is too infrequent and binding
on the Council to provide a timely, and meaningful specific election date.
Discussion ensued amongst the Council and Staff as to whether electorate
consideration should be in a special or regular councilmanic election.
Mayor Mankins opened the public portion of the Hearing.
ANDREW DAVID, attorney, 227 E. Branch Street, expressed greatest
respect for Council Member O. G. Porter and his intent through this
ordinance to bring this ordinance before the people. He said he was very
concerned there was no Councilor public input regarding the Lackey contract
and the November 24th Board of Supervisors meeting finalizing the contract.
Mr. David recommended they bend the ordinance to demand public input and
provide choices.
Council Member Porter said he did have legal council in drawing up this
ordinance, also to ensure environmental process for any site for a City Hall
was followed to the letter of the law.
Lengthy discussion ensued by Council Member Porter, Mr. D~vid, Mr.
Zimmerman, Mr. Shaw and Council Member Millis regarding the contents of the
proposed ordinance, as it relates to environmental factors and timing of
elections.
Council Member Porter said he had inquired of legal council, the
County Planning Dept. and the County Engineers as to their definition of the
phrase "Municipal Offices Only", and was advised it is a common phrase to
protect their right to their property or they can redeem it.
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MIKE ZIMMERMAN, 227 E. Branch Street, said he believes the phrase/
restriction does not need to be there and he believes 3 supervisors will agree
with him and will remove it.
MADELE INE STEELE, 1598 Hill crest Dri ve ,i nqui red about the need for a
"Sunset Clause".
BILL HART of 207 Bridge Street supported the ord i nance. He referred
to Mayor Mankins'first proposal to the Village Merchants Assoc. regarding the
relocation of City Hall among other items. He questioned how does this fit
in with the General Plan.
Mayor Mankins closed the discussion to the floor.
After further discussion by the Council and Mr. Shaw, the City Attorney
recommended inserting the words at line 4, Paragraph C. . .after the City
Council "has held a public hearing and has adopted an appropriate ordinance
or resolution" to guarantee a public hearing. He stated an environmental
determination has to be made, depending on what is presented, though it
wouldn't be an exemption. It may~e a mitigated negative declaration, a
focused E.I.R. project or a full E.I.R. There is a city procedure according
to State law regarding E.I.R.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE FIVE
NEW CITY HALL ORDINANCE Continued from Page Four
The additional phrase was approved to be included in the original motion.
Also approved was the inclusion of a new Section 2 in the "Sunset Clause",
moving the original section 2 to section 3 as well as the phrase "in 10 years"
which provides that the ordinance would become null and void.
Council discussion regarding Council Member Millis'concern as to which
election would be specified resulted in the agreement to add "the elections
held in June and November in the even-numbered years" to the end of paragraphs
A and B.
Original motion by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0, Council Members Porter,
Johnson, Millis, Moots and Mayor Mankins voting aye). Motion carried and was
adopted.
E.l.a. PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONFORMANCE WITH GENERAL PLAN OF MUNICIPAL OFFICE
USES, RE: FIVE ACRE PARCEL FROM ROYAL OAKS DEVEOPERS.
Mayor Mankins issued an opening statenlent describing how he had suggested
forming a committee of City and Village merchants with the purpose of revital-
izing, expanding the Village, increase the city's revenues, expand shops on
both sides of the creek, move the bridge on Bridge Street to enhance the area
as San Luis has done. All these would benefit the entire community, not just
special interest groups at minimal cost to the City. He proposes to use the
"free 5 acres" for municipal offices, freeing valuable Branch Street for
merchants.
Planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck referred to the City Council's
Resolution 2189 regarding the comformity of office use with the General Plan.
On January 19th, the Planning Commission reviewed this item and determined
that this item is not inconsistent with the General Plan.
Council Member Moots stated he may have a possible conflict of interest
and would abstain from the discussion and voting and left the Council Chambers.
Council discussion resulted in the determination to keep items A. and B.
separate. Counc i1 Member Porter restated defi ni t i on of the phrase, "Munic ipa 1
Office Only" interpretation and saw no problem of conformity to the General
Plan.
Mayor Mankins opened the Public Hearing to the floor.
MIKE ZIMMERMAN spoke in response to Mayor Mankin's opening summary as
to the (1) impact of proposed shopping centers in the Village and (2) a
recommendation for the possible rerouting of Highway 227 as traffic and
parking on 227 is controlled by the State. Mr. Zimmerman asked Mr. Shaw if
there was a deadline for this General Plan decision.
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Mr. Shaw replied that the Council has approved a preliminary concept;
appeal has been filed in relation to the lot split and this issue must be
taken care of before that appeal can be finalized. He d i dn ' t know what
those dates are.
Mr. Zimmerman asked Mr. Shaw if the Conformance to the General Plan
must be settled before the lot split. To which Mr. Shaw said his opinion
is yes, because one of the lots being split refers to this item.
Mr. Zimmerman asked Council Member Porter about the comment made earlier
that he, Mr. Porter, could go back to the County and possibly have the restric-
tion clarified or altered.
Discussion by Council Member Porter and Mr. Shaw as to a regional
performing arts center being a problem in the "Municipal Office Use Only"
context, but Mr. Shaw felt if any reasonable public facility was proposed,
that the County would be reasonable.
Mr. Zimmerman made the following statement: The County could not
decide unilaterally because it has agreed in an exchange contract with
Mr. Lackey that "Municipal Offices Only" is what is going to be put on
the property. Both parties agreed.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE SIX
FIVE ACRE PARCEL Continued from Page Five
Mr. Shaw said there are several steps between now and then that the
City will take so that won't be a problem.
DON MC HANEY of 140 Ruth Ann Way, as a partner in the Royal Oaks Develop-
ment, referred to insight from past county actions of which Supervisor Jim
Johnson was gracious in being able to award this free property to the City of
Arroyo Grande. He said it was costly to the developer and the county. He also
saw no reason why Council Member Moots should step down as Mr. McHaney is his
broker, not a partner. Council Member Moots is an independent contractor.
Mr. McHaney recommended the Council give the majority of the City of Arroyo
Grande 10 years to make this determination as to the location of City Hall.
Additional co~nents from the following gentlemen, with mayoral comment
on access and easements as a matter of public record.
ANDREW DAVID referred to Bill Lackey's control and authority in this
regard and reconvnended the Counci 1 (1) get contract amended reI "Municipal
Office Only" phrase; and (2) don't give approval to this General Plan
item, buthdve W. Shawwork with the county and Mr. Lackey.
ORRIN COCKS of 1450 Deer Canyon said the Kiwanians appreciated the
Mayor's openness at their meeting.
JIM MC GILLIS of 133 Bridge Street. said, addressing the General Plan
it is a growth tool and as such it should be flexible. Approve it or don't, but
stick to the agenda, he said.
JIM SCRIVANI invited the Mayor to speak to interested citizens about
the General Plan.
Mayor Mankins said he is available. Said he was recorded by Clark Moore
when he spoke to the Kiwanis and Rotary organizations.
The Mayor closed the public portion of the hearing to the floor.
Council discussion referred to the City's Public Buildings Element
portion of the General Plan, citing documentS of 1976, page 8, and 1978.
Definition of "a gift/donation" as something given with nothing.expected in
return. Council Member Millis said it is a landswap as the street that
connects to the WOffiilns' Club and drainage concessions to Royal Oaks have a
dollar value, and pages 4 and 5 of the Public Buildings Element list
various offices under a "Municipal Office" classification until 1990.
Council Member Johnson said at the time of Council and Staff
discussion with Mr. Lackey and after he had done the grading and fill, the
Council tried to reach an equitable point with a Council consensus as to
what was fair to expect of Mr. Lackey. '.
Moved by Johnson/Porter to accept Staff recommendations and find that
it is conformance. Mr. Shaw then read Planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck's
alternate resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FINDING THAT MUNICIPAL
OFFICE SPACE USES ON SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL
CENTER PROPERTY ARE IN CONFORMANCE WITH
THE GENERAL PLAN.
WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of February 1988, the City Council of the City
of Arroyo Grande, at a regular meeting, did consider Municipal Office Space
Uses, and
WHEREAS, after review of the General Plan Element, entitled "Public
Buildings"; and
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ARROYO GRANOE, CALIFORNIA PAGE SEVEN
FIVE ACRE PARCEL Continued from Page Six
WHEREAS, after consideration, the City Council did determine that
said uses are not consistent with and not in conformance with the designations
presently outlined in the South County Regional Center in the General Plan
of the City of Arroyo Grande.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEO that the City Council hereby finds that
Municipal Office Space Uses on South County Regional Property are in confor-
mance with the General Plan.
On motion by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Porter,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Johnson, Porter, and Mankins
NOES: Millis
ABSTAIN: 1400ts
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 23rd day of February 1988.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CI I Y CLERK
E.l.b. PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUESTED
MINOR SUBDIVISION (LOT SPLIT) FILED BY DON MC HANEY.
Ms. Liberto-Blanck further explained the proposed details of the lot
split, describing the 3 parcels which would be of 5 to 14 acre size. The
January 19th Planning Commission meeting determined this item could not be
approved as sufficient information had not been provided to justify the lot
split and that the project was inconsistent with the General Plan which had
gray areas in the General Plan Document entitled "Public Buildings."
Exchanges between Council Member Millis and Mr. Shaw regarding the
filing dates of the appeal, with Mr. Shaw stating the filing by an agent of
the property owner was in time.
Council Member Porter stated from the Soils Conservation Service Map, none
of the soil is classified as prime agricultural and therefore the minimum parcel
size permitted by City policy is 1~ acres. The parcels all exceed the 5 acres
and therefore meet general zoning for agriculture.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing to the floor.
WILLIAM LACKEY, developer of Royal Oaks, 575 Easy Street, said the
drainage basin worked in the County's favor. From the original sale to the
County, he said he had the right to a 3.2 acre drainage Dasin, but put it on
his property and not the County's. An access to the Woman's Club from Oak Park
Road was never a City Council requirement although the Staff recommendation by
Mr. Karp was that we plan that access but not build it. He said they spent a
lot of money improving the property because it was for the City. He mentioned
various uses the County has vision to see for that 3rd parcel that the City
Planning Commission failed to see.
MIKE ZIMMERMAN, questioned the appeal application and was in disagree-
ment with Mr. Shaw's opinion; why the February 3rd application filed with the
City Clerk was signed by Howard Mankins, and why the rush with the lot split.
Council Member Porter, Mayor Mankins and Mr. Zimmerman further
discussed the questions.
ALBERT ST. PETER of 350 Sunri se Dri ve said he I'oOUld appreciate discussicns
limited to the facts.
MILTON HAYES of 102 Bridge Street, said, as a businessman, he urges
the Council to keep options open and accept the property.
FLETA LACKEY of 575 Easy Street, stated the landswap was between Royal
Oaks and the County, but the donation was to Arroyo Grande and they would
1 i"~ tn cop ; t """,,"'11.1
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE EIGHT
LOT SPLIT Continued from Page Seven
MADELEINE STEELE questioned why the County wants the third parcel and
wondered if it is for a future time if the 5 cities are ever unified.
FOURTH DISTRICT SUPERVISOR JIM JOHNSON addressed the assemblage and
said he was open for any questions.
Mr. Scrivani was concerned about traffic if the County services are
brought to the area.
Mr. Johnson replied that the County's long-range plans are for our
benefit and convenience. They would include a Municipal Court, a court
reporter, Sheriff's station, Engineering and Planning Departments.
DORIS OLSEN of 573 Via La Barranca asked why the Supervisors and
City officials were in closed session in this regard. Mr. Johnson said it
is common when contracts are being worked out.
Mrs. Steele asked about disclosure of all these proposed changes to the
public. The Mayor and Mr. Johnson said they are in the 1976 planning documents
and the Supervisors delivered the complete agenda for the meeting to the local
County Library one month before the hearing and the contract was included.
Mr. Zimmerman inquired why the exchange contract which had been signed
by the Council had a 3D-day approval time for conceptual approval. He said he
bought a copy from the Clerk's office and the original signed contract filed
with the Clerk did not have that provision. Mr. Johnson said Gee Gee Soto
brought it to his attention and he checked with the Clerk the next day and
they showed him it was there.
In further discussion, Mr. Johnson stated it is expedient to split
all the parcels at one time.
Mrs. Johnson asked that they ultimately let the people speak through
their vote so the majority rules.
The Mayor closed the public hearing to the floor and opened it to
Council and Staff discussion.
Council Member Millis continued his earlier statement regarding the
illegality of the filing of the appeal. Mr. Shaw. said it was all right because
E.a.A., which filed this ,worked for both the County and Mr. Don McHaney. It
was justified because the filer was the same. Mr. Millis said that on
February 3rd E.D.A. filed for Howard Mankins and he does not believe they
are the Mayor's agent. Mayor Mankins responded that E.D.A. is not his agent
and he didn't believe E.D.A. was aware that the City Clerk had called him
so that any Council member could file affording the public the right to hear.
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The Mayor stated the proposed lot split exceeds the minimum requirements
of the City Subdivisionoroin~e, the Agriculture Zone and the map is consistent
with the General Plan. Staff memo to the Council, paragraph 3,confirms this
so the Council can move ahead and approve the lot split, he said.
Planning Director Liberto-Blanck said the four standard findinqs to approve a subdivision
are: that it is consistent with (1) the General Plan; (2) the Zoning
Ordinance; (3) a negative declaration of the California Environmental Quality
Act; and (4) the site is physically suitable for this type of density. She
then passed a copy of the conditions to each member of the Council.
Council and Staff discussion regarding the definition of "Subdivision"
and conditions imposed on a subdivision such as: underground utilities, in-
cluding water, sewer and comnunicationsj rights of way for widening of Branch
street, and street lights. The Mayor said it is not the same as a residential
subdivision and believes the conditions are out of line and he can't support
them, but believes we should take the property.
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ARROYO GRANOE, CALIFORNIA PAGE NINE
LOT SPLIT Continued from Page Eight
Moved by Johnson/Porter to accept the minor subdivision but not require
recommended improvements in light of the proposal of the County to designate
Parcel 1 as a parcel of land to be ultimately transferred to the City of
Arroyo Grande.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT SPLIT NO. 87-451
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered
Lot Split 87-451 in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Subdivision Ordinance of
the City of Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, the CitY.Counci1 has found that this project is consistent with
the General Plan and the Environmental Documents associated therewith, and a
Negative Declaration has been declared under the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has further found that this project is consis-
tent with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan of the City of Arroyo Grande;
and
WHEREAS, this site is physically suitable for the proposed type and
density of development because all yards, open spaces, setbacks, fences and
walls, parking areas and other features can be accommodated; and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision design is not likely to cause
substantial and considerable damage to the natural environment, including
fish, wildlife or their habitat; and
WHEREAS, said Lot Split was referred to various City Departments and
the Staff Advisory Committee for recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby approves said Lot Split No. 87-451.
On motion by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Porter
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Johnson, Porter, and Mankins
NOES: Mill is
ABSENT: Moots
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 23rd day of February, 1988.
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
C!TY CLERK
Mayor Mankins asked for approval of a joint effort by the Chief of
Police, the City Manager and himself to bring a consensus in a report in a
couple of meetings regarding feasibility of a joint City and Sheriff's
station facility.
Chief of Police Clark said that after a letter of invitation from the
Sheriff, he drafted the following ideas for a shared facility: joint lobby,
parking, restrooms, sin91e dispatch clerk, conference room, maintenance,
kitchen facilities for holding cells, transportation of prisoners, shared
record information, 24-hour South County jail manned by Sheriff's personnel,
training and an emergency center. He welcomed the opportunity for discussion.
Supervisor Jim Johnson said he proposed this shared-facility concept
with Ed Williams who now also sees a lot of advantages. However, because of
all the abuse directed at the Supervisors in the current lot split issue, he
said he would have a difficult time supporting another unless he was assured
of a consensus of the City of Arroyo Grande. His goal has been to improve the
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE TEN
LOT SPLIT Continued from Page Nine
Mayor Mankins spoke on behalf of the City in apology to Supervisor
Johnson for any inconvenience he has suffered and indicated Mr. Johnson
certainly did not deserve the personal attacks during his efforts for the
City's benefit. The Mayor said he hopes all those who oppose any issue will
in.t~e future, do so in a professional manner, granting a fair exchange of '
op1n1ons.
F.1. NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR AGENDA PACKETS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.
Mr. Christiansen said this is the first reading of the resolution after
it was approved in concept last meeting.
Moved by JOhnson/Porter to dispense with further reading of the
Resolution and so moved unanimous ly.
The Mayor opened the discussion to the floor.
Mr. Zimmerman stated his disagreement in charging the public for agenda
packets. He said he didn't know the Council could discuss non-agenda items
referring to Police Chief Clark's proposal as a possible violation of the
Brown Act. Further discussion ensued by the City Attorney and Mayor Mankins.
Moved bv Johnson/Porter (5-0-Q, John~on, Porter, Millis, M~ots and Mankins
voting to adopt 11 Resolutioo Jluthorizil1J Fees for Jlijendas and Related IXx:lJ1EI1ts MJnicipal Code Sec. 2-10.01)
F.2. ORDINANCE RELATED TO NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING PERMITS AND PROCESSING.
City Manager read this second reading of the Ordinance after it was
approved in concept last meeting.
Moved by Johnson/Moots to read by title only (5-0-0 passed).
Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0, Johnson, Moots, Porter, Millis, Mankins
voting aye) to have the first read~ 00 an {Hinance Arending the M.micipal Code by rEtennining
That Certain Pqenda Fees Shall be Provi For by City Cou1cil Resolutioo.
G.l. ~HANGE ORDER FOR SO TO PARK COMPLEX AND STORM WATER RECLAMATION PROJECT,
PHASE 11.
Public Works Director Paul Karp referred to his memo of February 17, 1988,
and reported that upon completion, the City will be able to utilize 90-100 acre
feet of water for purposes other than the sports complex, thereby. bringing the
City halfway to its conservation goal as adopted by the Conservatlon Plan. A~
funding monies from the Parks Department are short, they recommend supplement1ng
the funding from Water Fund 32, saying it was appropriate to use funds from the
Water Department.
Parks and Recreation Director John Kiesler showed by illustrative drawings
the pump locations and sump basins 1 and 2 which would use storm run:off to wa~er
turf in addition to regular pumping of non-potable water, resulting 1n the sav1ngs
to the City. Staff discussion regarding the need for a second p~mp at the Elm
Street Park to prep softball fields and use Water Depart~ent mon1es to fund the
project.
Further Council discussion urged strong consideration because of dry
years.
MO~f:dt&' Jo~nson/~orte~-R-OthetoauthoriZe exP.91diture of an unb\Jdgeted arount not
to exceed 2, to urd a c ange or referenced prtiJect fran unbudgeted water revenues.
6.2. REQUEST TO CLOSE LINDA DRIVE. Residents requested a continuance for two
weeks.
G.3. REQUEST TO INSTALL FOUR ANTENNAS NEAR RESERVOIR SITE ON HILLCREST DRIVE,
GTE.
Mr. Karp said this is a preliminary reading and he will get a proposal
if the Council wants to proceed at which time he recommends it be done under
a use permit procedure and additional information on the proposal could be
collected for the City policy makers.
Council and Staff discussion revealed that Sonic Cable TV wouldn't
know until after installation of the antennas whether they would cause
interference with television reception in the area and Mr. Christiansen
recommended they deny the request as 75-100 foot antennas in a residential
area as inappropriate.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE ELEVEN
REQUEST TO INSTALL ANTENNAS Continued from Page Ten
Mayor Mankins stepped down and handed the gavel to Council Member
Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern, as he is an adjacent property owner with easement
already granted the City for ingress and egress to service the tank. He
wonders how the City would get to the antennas for maintenance.
Moved by Porter/Millis (4-0-1, Porter, Millis, Moots, Johnson voted aye,
Mankins abstained, to deny the request).
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson returned the gavel to Mayor Mankins.
G.4. RESOLUTION ESTAB .ISHING A "30 MINUTE" PARKING ZONE ON A PORTION OF EAST
BRANCH STR 0 . BRAN H .
There was a brief discussion regarding the exact location of the zone.
Mov:S-~fr ~~nsoll/~ots (5-~~, J.rns()1, tIoots, Millis Porter and Mankins voti!)9 a~) to
Establish a nu afl(H1g one 00 a 100 of East Brarih Street (101 E. Braoch Street - 2 Pan<1ng Spaces).
G.5. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING"lONE ON A PORTION OF EAST BRANCH
STREET (101 E. BRANCH STREET).
f'bved ~S()1~ts (!I-O-O, Jmsoo, MJots, (Porter, Millis and ~ins voting aje) to Establish
a No-Parking ()1 a ortioo of East Branch Street 101 E. Braoch Street.
G.6. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A "30 MINUTE" PARKING ZONE ON A PORTION OF
JUNIPE N A . N V NU .
Bne lscussion as to t e corner location, and the zone would make it
available for patrons and free up the corner.
Moved ~Jo~ns~~por~er ~-oP&zt.;blmsr~P~rters Milli(1 rtrts and Mankins votin~)~)
to Estab lSti a lnu e 11 log one a 1011 0 n per treet 27 Grand Avenue-4 space .
G.7. DISCUSSION REGARDING PARKING LOT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER (WOMAN'S CLUB.
Mayor Mankins said the entire Council has discussed this issue with
Mr. Karp whose proposal, after meeting with John Kiesler and Civil Engineer Mark Bell was
hindered by lack of funding in the past but now felt $165,000 would cover
engineering, staking, soils, inspections, construction and striping of the
upper lot and restriping of the lower lot.
Mr. Lackey had been asked to put up a temporary barricade, but he chose
to install permanent fencing. Mrs. Johnson said they would write and thank
him.
Mrs. Johnson was concerned about safety because it is difficult for
seniors to rnanuever.
JENNY HOWELLS was in support, having previously sent the City a letter
to that effect.
Council and Staff discussion revealed their concern also. Coune i I
Member Johnson said it is not safe, a great liability, consistent with the
General Plan, and we should correct the condition the City created.
Moved by Johnson/Millis.
Mr. Christiansen, in discussion regarding source of funding, said there
was a construction fund of $600,000 originally for City Hall, but is wide open
for other expenditures. Council Member Millis can justify the need for
additional and safe parking, still he seconded the motion with the understand-
ing it was for temporary bulldozing at a cost of approximately $2,000, not
$165,000. Further discussion by Council Member Porter revealed it would be
impossible to begin grading immediately because of the Grading Ordinance which
doesn't permit grading until after April 15th of each year.
Mr. Karp said that $4,000 would pay for the design package revisioo and specifications to
put the project together, and $10,OCOhas been budgeted for this item. Then he would
come back to the Council and present it for appropriation to do whatever is
determined feasible.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE TWELVE
COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT Continued from Page Eleven
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1 Maved bY&J~hn~on/Mhllis.(5-0-0) 10 approve Mr.. Karp's recommendation. to
emp oy arlng ay or, ssoclates to prepare the bld package.
Mayor Mankins appointed Council Member Johnson as liason with the
Woman's Club.
H.1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 306 C.S. AND TITLE 3,
CHAPTER 6 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE, CALIFORNIA SCHOOL FACILITIES ACT.
Moved by Porter/Moots to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance,
so moved.
Moved by Moots/Johnson (5-0-0, Moots, Johnson, Porter, Millis, Mankins
voting aye) to "adopt the Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 306 C.S., Title 3, Chapter 6
of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING: 11:00 p.m.
MAYOR
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