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Minutes 1987-02-17 , ,- - .~ .. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING. OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1987 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Howard Mankins presiding. Present were Council Members Dorace Johnson, Mark M. Millis, Gene Moots and D.G. Porter. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Mankins led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. PUBLIC APPEARANCES John E. Rhone of 280 Tally Ho Road, referring to his letter of January 15, 1987, requested that the City Council reconsider action taken at a City Council meeting he was unable to attend due to health problems. Since the City Council did not approve everything asked for concerning his property, he is withholding Right of Entry for the City to do the work that was approved. Mr. Rhone also requested that the City consider a drainage problem he feels resulted from incorrect grading, and to uncover a survey stake. The City Council agreed to look at the entire issue again at the City Council meeting of March 3, 1987 at 2:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0) to approve Consent Agenda Item C.l. as recommended. C.l. 1987/88 and 1988/89 Budget Calendar CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS USE Heather Jensen, Manager of the Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce, spoke for the use of the City Council Chambers for a public meeting on Thursday evening, March 5, 1987. The meeting is for a presentation from the Department of Commerce in Sacramento on the California Main Street Program and how it could be applied to Arroyo Grande. Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0) to grant the request of the Chamber of Commerce for a one-time use of the Council Chambers for a public meeting on Thursday evening, March 5, 1987. RANCHO GRANDE RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL REVIEWS Mr. Mack, referring to his memo of February 12, 1987, reviewed Ordinance 186 C.S., condition number 30, noting that if Commission and City Council detailed review and approval is required on each and every home to be constructed in Rancho Grande, additional staffing would be required. A discussion followed concerning the interpretation of Ordinance 186, number 30 and existing Ordinances and standards covering criteria for the entire tract. The consensus of the City Council was to go with the CC &R's as they have been presented and approved by the Planning Department and let the Staff handle it from there. Any further direction needed by Staff can be brought before the City Council when needed. No further action was deemed necessary. RANCHO GRANDE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Mr. Mack asked the City Council if they would like to retain a special consultant firm that would look into the economic forecast of various types of centers that can be constructed on the Rancho Grande property in order to render some opinions as to the impact - -, ~ ~~ CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 1987 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE TWO they would have on the community over the long term. Council Members agreed that the Rancho Grande project would have a substantial impact on the community and was one of the greatest opportunities the City would have to plan such a large development. It was the overall opinion of the City Council that there should be a master plan governing the Rancho Grande Commercial Development and that the 44 acres should be planned as one unit. Council Members agreed that professional assistance was needed to help the City evaluate and plan the development. . Motion by Millis/Johnson (5-0-0) in favor of master planning the entire development, proposing consultant firms for assistance and reporting back to the City Council for approval. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN TRACT l132, RANCHO GRANDE (OTTSE, INC.) TO JULY 15, 1987 Paul Karp reviewed his memo of February 6, 1987 and Staff's recommendation. He noted that the water problem had been solved. Moved by Johnson/Millis (5-0-0) to authorize an extension of the term of the agreement between OTTSE, Inc. , and the City for subdivision improvements to July 15, 1987. MAYOR Mayor Mankins reported on his meeting with Mayor Ekbom and Mayor Eldwayen. He noted that they were excited to be working together on common problems and hoped to work with Arroyo Grande on water, traffic, and drainage. They were very interested in the committee working on the reactivation of the Water Association. The Mayors felt that when working on a common problem, a joint letter should go out to each City Council so they could be discussing a given subject at the same time and be able to solve mutual interest problems faster. Mayor Mankins promised to keep the City Council aware of the meetings and welcomed any participation in the meetings by Council Members. Mayor Mankins brought to the Council's attention the LOCC opposition to SB 269 as shown in the February 6, 1987 LOCC Bulletin, Legislative Activities, number 1. SB 269 would repeal the public entity exemption in Proposition 65 for all governmental activities except sewage treatment facilities. While not advocating support of SB 269, Mayor Mankins said that he was certainly not opposing it because it is very difficult to have two sets of standard s. It was the overall feeling of the Council that public entities should be treated the same as private industry in the disposal of toxic waste and should not be exempt COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Mankins reported a fantastic response and interest in the committee for developing a senior complex. He reported two speaking engagements where he carried the idea that the committee wants to learn more about what seniors want and need, and several offers from people wishing to serve on the committee. Future plans include a meeting February 25, 1987 at Marian Hospital to go over a program being developed in the Santa Maria area, and a schedule of isolated hearings to take input from interested persons about the type of complex seniors want. When established, a list of committee members, meeting dates, and interim reports will be provided for Council Members. Mr. Moots reported that letters had been sent to members of the South San Luis Obispo Water Association inviting them to a meeting in the hopes of reactivating the association and finding out what areas of interest we have in 'common concerning water. .-~-~ ---------- ------- -~ , ". CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 1987 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE THREE Mr. Moots, reporting on long range planning, said that as a result of a meeting with Mr. Porter and Mr. Mack, a letter was being sent to members of certain commissions in the City to help determine what they see as problems in different areas and what needs to be done long range. He noted that representatives to different commissions had not yet been assigned, but first meeting dates are scheduled. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Millis requested the permissible percentage increase for 1987 under the formula in the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization. Mr. Mack agreed to calculate the increase. Dorace Johnson voiced concern about the parking limit signs on Grand Avenue, noting that "for sale" automobiles were still being parked along the street. Mr. Karp said that the signs were posted, and Mr. Mack said that he will discuss the problem with the Police Department. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Mankins adjourned the meeting at 4:37 P.M.