Minutes 1987-07-28
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1987
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
The City Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Howard
Mankins presiding. 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 Gene Moots delivered the invocation.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
JIM MCGILLIS, president of the Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce,
referred to a public bench he had placed outside the Council Chambers for
Council viewing. He explained that benches with advertising on the back
rests would be used in a Chamber fund-raising project. He asked to be
on the next Council agenda to discuss the project.
MAYOR MANKINS WELCOMED REPORTER JACK MCGEE, WHO WILL BE COVERING COUNCIL
MEETINGS FOR THE TIMES-PRESS-RECORDER NEWSPAPER
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0) to accept Consent Agenda Items C.l.
through C.12., with the exception of Items C.2. and C.3., which were proclamations
to be presented by the Mayor.
C.2. Mayor Mankins presented a proclamation from the City to AMI Arroyo
Grande Community Hospital, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Mr.
Dick Woolslayer, director, accepted the proclamation.
C.3. Mayor Mankins presented a proclamation setting August, 1987, as "Golden
State Mobilehome Owners League Month" in the City. Francis Packard, State
vice president for the League, accepted the proclamation.
C.l. Proclamation, "U.S. Constitution Observance Month." Proclaimed.
C.4. City Council Minutes of July 23, 1987. Approved.
C.5. Long Range Planning Ad Hoc Committee Minutes of July 8, 1987. Information.
C.6. Planning Commission Minutes of June 16, 1987. Information.
C.7. Parking and Traffic Commission Minutes of May 11, 1987. Information.
C.8. Planning Department Program Report. Information.
C.9. 1987-88 Revised Animal Control Services Agreement. Approved.
C.10. California Men's Colony Services Agreement. Approved.
C.ll. Award of Bid: Heavy Duty Generator, Parks Department. Approved.
C.12. Authorization to Go to Bid for Tow Services. Approved.
Public Hearings
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF 232 JAMES WAY REZONING REQUEST
FROM RA-B2 TO RA-Bl, EDWARD CHADWELL. Continued from July 14, 1987.
Mayor Mankins said the applicant had requested another continuance.
He invited anyone who could not attend the next Council meeting to speak.
Speaking against the rezoning were SPENCER THOMAS of 141 James Way,
ADELLE HALL of 244 James Way and JOHN NICHOLS.
Council Member Porter asked Public Works Director Paul Karp to check
the grading work being done on the parcel.
Moved by Porter/Moots (5-0-0) to continue the Public Hearing to August
11, 1987.
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PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE ZONING AMENDMENT CHANGE FROM RA-B3 to RA-B2
FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES ON RIDGEVIEW WAY-SALLY WHITE
Mr. Rogoway referred to his memo of July 21, 1987, and said that
three property owners had joined together to request the zoning on their
property be changed from "RA-B3" to "RA-B2" on property just off Tally
Ho Road and fronting on a proposed street Ridgeview Way. He said the
Commission could not come to consensus, and was not able to make a recommen-
dation about the zoning to the Council.
Mayor Mankins opened the Public Hearing.
JERRY WHITE of Summerland, son of the property owner Sally White,
and LEONARD LENGER of 1203 Carpenter Canyon Road, representing the property
owners, explained the wishes of the applicants.
Spencer Thomas spoke against the rezoning on the basis of increased
traffic.
The Mayor closed the public portion of the hearing.
Discussion by Council Members covered the areas of a "D" design designation
on the zoning; increased traffic and traffic circulation; the zoning
history of the nearby property; typography; future road access for water
and sewer lines, and flag lots.
Council Member Porter moved to change the zoning classification to
"RA-B2-D," but after Mr. Rogoway and City Attorney Art Shaw suggested
that the Council might want to refer the matter back to the Planning
Commission, he withdrew his motion.
Moved by Porter/Moots (5-0-0) to send the matter back to the Planning
Commission with the recommendation that it consider changing the zoning
to "RA-B2-D" with the "0" referring to "design" of circulation and all
the other concerns expressed by the Council.
Council Member Millis said that the Council is going to have to consider
the cummulative effect of this and all the other development going on
near Tally Ho Road. He said the Council may have to buy some land where
James Way intersects with Tally Ho Road and extend James Way across
the Creek to Corbett Canyon Road.
Mayor Mankins asked the Planning Commission to return this item to
the City Council for the August 25, 1987, meeting.
CARL'S JR. 1590 WEST BRANCH, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW-C.C.FILE 6-15-81
Mr. Rogoway referred to his memo of July 21, 1987, and recommended
that the awning, the lighting and the cashier's window be approved as
proposed, and that the proposed monument sign be permitted, subject
to the removal of one roof sign on the side of the building.
Council Members looked at samples of building materials and pictures
of the building.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Porter/Millis (5-0-0) to
adopt Mr. Rogoway's recommendation.
REJECTION OF TRAFFIC WAY STORM DRAIN AND WATER MAIN BIDS-C.C.FILE 9-17-29
Public Works Director Paul Karp referred to his memo of July 21,
1987, and recommended that the City Council reject all bids and authorize
the Staff to modify the specifications and readvertise the Traffic Way
Storm Drain and Water Main project. He listed as the reason for the
readvertisement as being the low bid exceeded the budget for the project
by $150,000.00.
Moved by Johnson/Porter (5-0-0) to approve the recommendation of
the Public Works Director.
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POPLAR STREET DRAINAGE BASIN DRAINAGE EASEMENT-C.C.FILE 9-4-37
Mr. Karp referred to his memo of July 21, 1987, and recommended that
the City Council approve the agreement to receive a temporary drainage
easement from the Toma family for installation of an emergency bleeder
drainage line between Ash Street and the Poplar drainage facility maintained
by the City; and accept on behalf of the public the attached easement
deed from the Tomas.
He said the City acquired the easement deed to provide for a relief
in the event of heavy drainage flows into the Poplar ponding area.
Moved by Porter/Millis (5-0-0) to approve Mr. Karp's recommendation.
168 BRISCO ROAD, TRACT MAP NO 1418 APPROVALS-C.C.FILE 6-14-107
Mr. Karp referred to his July 22, 1987, memo, and recommended that
the City Council accept on behalf of the public offers of dedication
for streets, street tree, and water rights on Tract 1418; find that
Tract 1418 is consistent with the conditionally approved tentative map
which was found by the Planning Commission to be consistent with the
General Plan and City Zoning; find that the required improvements are
necessary prerequisites to the orderly development of the community,
and approve Tract 1418.
Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0) to accept Mr. Karp's recommendation.
The Council discussed insufficient parking on Brisco Road, and Mr.
Mack said he would look into the matter.
GRAND AVENUE TRAFFIC MEDIAN PLAN-C.C.FILE 11-11-9
Mr. Karp referred to his memo of July 21, 1987, and recommended that
the City Council consider his transmittal entitled "Grand Avenue Center
Median Plan," during its walking study session to be held on July 29,
1987. He said this was just advance information for the Council.
ROYAL OAKS CONSTRUCTION WORK DAY EXTENSION-C.C.FILE 6-14-105
Mr. Karp referred to his memo of July 21, 1987, and recommended that
the City Council grant the request stated in a July 20, 1987, letter
from Bill Lackey regarding the extention of permitted work day. He
said the City's Zoning Ordinance restricts the work day to 7:00 A.M.
through 10:00 P.M., and that the developer had requested that the work
day begin at 6:30 A.M. so that grading may be completed before the rainy
season begins.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0)
to allow grading work to begin on the Royal Oaks Estates.project at .
6:30 A.M. so that grading may be completed before the ralny season beglns.
ROYAL OAKS
Mr. Mack referred to a map of Royal Oaks Estates, and asked the Council
to authorize a haul road between Lots 140 and 141. He said that was
the road that was put in. He also asked the Council to withdraw the
approval for that natural road that is there to the left that has not
been used so far for a haul road. He said that would mean that the
haul roads in existence there could be used, and also mean that no other
haul road could go in through the trees.
Mr. Porter said he was certain the haul road was in the correct spot
now.
Moved by Johnson/Porter (5-0-0) to approve Mr. Mack's recommendation.
Moved by Johnson/Porter (5-0-0 with Council Members Johnson, Porter,
Millis, Moots and Mankins voting aye) to adopt Ordinance No. 358 C.S.
Amending Ordinance No. 355 C.S., Section 2, Sub-paragraph 14B, Amending
Lot A and Lots 34 through 40 Lot Lines, in Royal Oaks Estates Residential
Subdivision.
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CITY OFFICES REPORT
Mr. Mack used the overhead projector and explained the City Office
Space Reorganization Plan. He said Council has directed preparation
of a plan to move Building Inspection to the City-owned Chamber of Commerce
and Social Security Offices. He said Engineering would replace Building
Inspection in the City Hall Annex Building, and Central Services would
be moved to a modular unit, which would be purchased. He recommended
that the City purchase a 1400 sqare foot instead of a 1200 square foot
modular unit.
Council Members discussed buying a used modular unit; whether or
not there would be sufficient parking spaces behind the City buildings;
putting all the Planning Department workers in one area; removable partitions
vs. rigid walls; the placement of the telephone switchboard; using City
maintenance workers in the project; carpeting, and the condition of
the Parks and Recreation building.
Council Members gave tentative approval to all of Mr. Mack's recommendations,
but asked for a cost breakdown before coming to a final decision.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE DECLARING FIRE ENGINE NO. 3 "SURPLUS" AND
AUTHORIZING SALE TO SAN MIGUEL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Moved by Johnson/Porter (5-0-0, Council Members Johnson, Porter,
Moots, Millis and Mayor Mankins voting aye) to adopt Ordinance No. 359
C.S. Declaring Fire Engine No.3 Surplus, and Authorizing its Sale to
the San Miguel Fire Protection District (Government Code #37351).
VOTING DELEGATE REPRESENTATIVE AT LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONVENT! ON
Moved by Porter/Moots (5-0-0) to name Mayor Mankins as delegate,
and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson as alternate to the 1987 Annual Conference
of the League of California Cities.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Millis/Porter (5-0-0) to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. to the City
Council Tour of Grand Avenue at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, July 29, 1987.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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