Minutes 1986-12-23
CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 23, 1986
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in re9ular session with Mayor Howard Mankins presiding.
Upon roll call, Council Members Dorace Johnson, Mark M. Millis, Gene Moots and
D. G. Porter reported present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Mankins led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and immediately
thereafter the Rev. Michael O'Sullivan of St. Patrick's Catholic Church delivered
the invocation.
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT VISITORS
Council Member Millis explained that January 13, 1987, will be "Youth
in Government Day" in Arroyo Grande, and seniors from the American Government
Classes at Arroyo Grande High School would be meeting with the various City
officials and conducting a mock City Council Meeting. He said the students
are elected to the various City positions. He introduced the students and
asked them to stand.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Johnson asked that'Items 4, 27, 29 and 30 be withdrawn
for further discussion. Council Member Porter asked that 14,15,16 and 28
be withdrawn. Council Member Millis asked for further discussion of Items
29 and 30 also. On motion of Council Member Porter, seconded by Council
Member Moots, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Porter, Moots, Johnson and Millis and Mayor Mankins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Consent Agenda Items 1 through 3, 5 through 13, 17 through 26 and 31 were
approved as recommended.
1. Council Minutes of December 9, 1986 (Reconmend Approval)
2. Cosh Disburselrent Ratification (Recoamend Approval)
3. Statement of Investment Deposits (InfOn1lition)
4. aty Facilities Tour and Study Session Schedule (Informafun)
5. Novenber 12, 1986 Parks &: Recreation ~n
Meeting Minutes . . (Information)
6. December lO, 1986 Parks lI. Recreation Coamission
Meeting Notes (Information)
7. Noveaber, 1986 Qoime Prevention Activities Report (Information)
8. DeceoDer 2, 1986 Planning ('I,umI...non Minutes (Information)
9. December 16, 1986 Planning Coamisslon Answered Agenda (Information)
10. DeceoDer 3, 1986 South San Luis ObispQ County (Information)
.. Sanitation District Minutes
11. Quoystal Mitchell Liability aaim (Recoammd Denial)
12. 1987 South County Seniors' Yearbook (Information)
13. July 1 - SepteJIber 39, 1986 .Anin6l Regulafun Report (Iriformation)
14. Council AppeaJs on Planning COOnission Decisions MeIOOrandum (Information)
15. Public VehlcIe Use MeIOOrandum (Information)
16. Avenida. De Diamente Paving Report (Information)
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CONSENT AGENDA Continued
17. Loomis Seils Cleanup Report (Inform.tbn)
18. Clean Water Act Report (Information)
19. Nclw Schor)l Fees Report (Information)
20. Landmark Tree Annual Report (Information)
21. Hazaroous Wa.<;tes Management Plan Report (Informatbn)
22. Open Space EJernent Draft (Infonnation)
23. Sports Complex Basin. No. 2 Progress Payrrent No. 1 (Authorize Payment)
24. Sports Complex Membrane Progress Payment No. 1 (Authorize Payment)
25. Oak PB.k/Jafl1es Way Traffic Signal Progress Payment No. 2 (Authorize Payment)
26. Traffic 'Way Sewer I'I:ogress Payment' No. 3 (Authorize Payment)
27. Authorization for Winter Grading Permit ApPioval Process (Recol!IOelld Approval)
23. Authorization for 1'110 l'1i1nnIDg Department Student Interns (Recorrmend Approval)
29. Resolution Recognizing Matthew P. Gallagher (Reconroond Approval)
30. . R<i:SOlution Recognizing B'Ann Smith (Recon(l~nd Approval)
aI. 620 and 62l Corrw Place Parcel Map
No. AG AL 86-l65 Approval (Re(.'Olrrnend Approval)
ITEM NO.4-City Facilities Tour and Study Session Schedule
Council Member Johnson said she would not be available for the City
Facilities Tour and Study Session on January 19, 1987, and asked for the date
to be changed, and for some City facilities not on the list to be added. After
discussion, Mayor Mankins said the Staff should go ahead with tour plans, but
drop the study session. He suggested that the Staff work on a more intensified
tour. Council Member Johnson said she would try to rearrange her plans so she
could attend.
ITEM NO. 14-Council Appeals on Planning Commission Decisions Memorandum
Council Member Porter asked if this item "Council Appeals on Planning
Commission Decisions Memorandum'would require a new ordinance. City Attorney
Art Shaw said that it would require an amendment to the City ordinance which
now permits an appeal. He said no action would be taken tonight unless the
Council directs the Staff to do so. Mayor Mankins said he intends to bring
the matter up at a later date.
ITEM NO. 15-Public Vehicle Use Memorandum
Counc il Member Porter asked if "Pub 1 i c Vehi c 1 e Use" wi 11 be brought
up at a future date, and Mayor Mankins answered in the affirmative.
ITEM NO. l6-Avenida De Diamente Paving Report
Council Member Porter asked Public Works Director Paul Karp if the
Avenida De Diamente Paving project would be rejected, and Mr. Karp said that
the City had already done so.
ITEM NO. 27-Authorization for Winter Grading Permit Approval Process
Council Member Johnson asked for further information on this matter.
City Manager Robert Mack said that the "Authorization for Winter Grading
Permit Approval Process" was intended as information that at this time the
City is not issuing any grading permits during the storm season. However,
he said, the last tract of Oak Parks Acres will be finished shortly and five
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CONSENT AGENDA Continued
or six lot owners are indicating that they wish to get grading permits during
the storm season. He said he wants the Council to know that each lot will be
looked at separately and only if complete assurance tha4 in each situation the
proper mitigation measures have been taken so that there will be no jeopardy to
any surrounding propert~ would a grading permit be issued. He said he wants
the Council to know that there may be some appeals to such denials.
Mayor Mankins and Council Member Johnson said they were concerned that
everyone will be treated alike. Council Member Johnson said she thought that
the Council had decided to oppose any grading during the storm season. Council
Member Porter said that he thought that the Municipal Code states that no
permits should be issued during the storm season, and that the City should hold
to that. Mr. Mack said that the staff has latitude under the Code to issue
Grading Permits if the proper mitigation plans are submitted. Mayor Mankins
asked Mr. Karp if he has the staff to make sure that proper mitigation measures
are followed when the grading permit has been granted. Mr. Karp answered in the
affirmative. Council Member Johnson said the staff should not be put in the
position of judging whether a grading permit should be issued or not. Council
Member Millis said the staff needs some flexibility, and he believes that is
what it is asking for. Mr. Karp said there are some lots which should not be
graded, that are sitting on sugar-type sand and that the City does not want scraped.
Mayor Mankins said he believes that staff is assurring the Council that it does
have control of the grading permit process. He said this is a dry year, and
the Council has to rely on the professional staff to make the decision. He said
if someone has the money to take care of any possible erosion and maintenance,
to mitigate any problems, he should be allowed to go ahead.
PROPOSED LOT SPLIT AT 747 PRINTZ ROAD
Planning Director Stan Eisner referred to his Transmittal of Planning
Commission Action on the Lot Split request by Eugene and Jean Nooker. He said
the matter had been reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved subject to
the conditions set forth in the Planning Director's staff report of December
2, 1986. He said the matter is before the City Council for approval under the
provisions of Optional Design Standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
After discussion by the Council, on motion of Council Member Porter,
seconded by Council Member Johnson, and on the following roll call vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Porter, Johnson, Moots and Millis, and Mayor Mankins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
to find that the Lot Split at 747 Printz Road is consistent with the General P~an and
the provisions of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinanc~s and t? ~pprove the proJect
under Optional Design Standards with the seven followlng condltlons recommended
by the Staff Advisory Committee:
1. The sight distance for all drive.access points onto Printz Road shall
be approved by the City Engineer, prior to construction of the driveways.
2. Each lot shall have individual septic systems which are engineered by
a registered civil engineer prior to building permit.
3. The common portion of the driveway shall be a minimum 16 ft. wide
paved surface and individual accesses to new buildings shall be paved to a
minimum of 12 ft. in width.
4. Underground utilities shall be provided to new buildings on Lots A and C.
5. Individual drainage and grading plans shall be submitted and approved
by the City Engineer with each building permit.
6. The oak tree just south of the north driveway shall be preserved and
protected by retaining walls if necessary.
7. The owner shall plant 9 trees of 15 gallon size or larger, to replace
the 9 trees to be removed. The location and specie shall be determined by the
owner and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
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PUBLIC HEARING-PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SIGN ORDINANCE
Referring to his Staff Report of December 9, 1986, Mr. Eisner said that
at the request of the Planning Commission the Planning Department staff has been
working on revisions to the City's comprehensive sign ordinance. He said that
on September 26, 1986, the Planning Commission held a study session for the
purpose of reviewing the draft ordinance, and on November 18, 1986, a Planning
Commission public hearing was held. He said that the draft ordinance recom-
mended for adoption by the Council includes:
1. Simplify definitions and standards.
2. Allowable sign area - Replace formula of 15Vslte trontage with 1-1/2
square feet of sign area/linear feet of frontage, for the first 100 feet of, then
1/2 square foot of sign area for each linear foot thereafter.
3. Application procedures - Two separate permit procedures including
Standard sign applications and Planned sign program.
4. Multi-tenant developments - Separate guidelines fully outline
permitted sign types. Ground signs are allowed only for identification of the
shopping center or complex and must be in landscaped areas. Signs for individual
businesses may be wall or projecting signs and shall be consistent in sign
type or style.
5. Noncornforming signs - Amoritization strengthened to include conformance
when there is a change in property ownership or a request for a building permit.
After questions of staff by the Council, Mayor Mankins declared the
hearing open and all persons for or against the proposed amendments would now
be heard. When no one appeared to speak, he closed the public portion of
the hearing.
On motion of Council Member Moots, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to
adopt the proposed ordinance.
Council Member Millis asked Mr. Eisner how much additional time he would
estimate it will take his department to enforce the amended ordinance, that is,
did he anticipate any major problems of enforcement. Mr. Eisner said at the
present time virtually all but the smallest signs require permit review by the
commission, and in terms of violations, signs put up without a permit are enforced
as they are found. He said by simplifying the process enforcement will be
easier.
Mr. Mack read the title of the proposed ordinance. On motion of Council
Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Porter, and unanimously carried to
dispense with further reading of the bulk of the ordinance. On the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Moots, Johnson, Porter and Millis, and Mayor Mankins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the Council approved the first reading of the ordinance, with final approval
to take place at the meeting of January 13, 1987.
PUBLIC HEARING-PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO oFFSTREET PARKING STANDARDS
Mr. Eisner said that at the request of the Planning Commissio~ Staff has
prepared a comprehensive review of the City's off-street parking requirements.
The review was originally generated by the Planning Commission over some rather
specific concerns expressed by the Council as well. The most important addition
that we are recommending for your review, he said, is the addition in our
multiple residential zones of an additional one parking space for every four
units to be used exclusively for guest parking. He said Staff has recommended
some other changes for the ordinances, most of which combine categories
of uses that were separate before and will simplify the indexing of the ordinance.
He recommended that a number of sections be added to the ordinance dealing
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PUBLIC HEARING-PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO OFFSTREET PARKING STANDARDS Continued
with landscaping, maintenance, design, clearance, lighting, off-street
parking and building structures, and with screening from the streets. He
said this is language that is not now in the ordinance. He said that at the
last meeting Council discussed off-street parking and reductions in the Village.
He said that the draft before the Council did not address that issue, and
recommended that the Public Hearing be opened, that public testimony be taken,
and that the matter be continued until the second meeting in January, 1987.
He said that would give the staff time to prepare some recommendations
concerning the Village area and to carry those back to the Planning Commission
in a manner consistent with California State Planning Law.
There were questions of the Staff by the Council, and a discussion of
the December 16, 1986, memo from Mr. Mack, recommending that the Council 1. Open
and conduct the public hearing as advertised, 2. Continue the public hearing to
January 27, 1987, for further public comment and receipt of a staff report on
Downtown District amendments, and 3. Not adopt the proposed ordinance on first
reading at the December 23, 1986, meeting. Mayor Mankins declared the hearing
open and all persons for or against the proposed amendments would now be heard.
When on one came forward to speak, he closed the public portion of the hearing.
On motion of Council Member Moots, seconded by Council Member Johnson, and
unanimously carried, to adopt the Staff recommendation as contained in Item 2
of Mr. Mack's recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARING-TAXI CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Mr. Mack referred to his memo of December 9, 1986. He said Mr. Willard
Gieseke's application appears to be complete and meets applications requirements
under Municipal Code Section 5-10.02 (a). He suggested questions for the
Council to ask of the applicant, and recommended that if the Council decided
to issue the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, it should do
so by adoption of a resolution.
Mayor Mankins declared the Public Hearing open and invited all interested
persons for or a9ainst the matter to speak. When no one came forward, he
closed the public portion of the hearing. City Attorney Art Shaw recommended
that the Council invite Mr. Gieseke to speak.
In answer to Council questions, MR. GIESEKE of 850 Sheridan Road said
that liability insurance is available and by the time he is in operation he
will be covered. He said that concerning his financial responsibility and
experience he has been general manager of Mr. Limo for two years, that the
organization is well-capitalized, and that he would furnish other financial
information to the staff. He asked the Council to set the effective date of
the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for January 1, 1987.
Mr. Mack read the title of the resolution granting the certificate.
On motion of Council Member Porter, seconded by Council Member Moots, and
unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. .-2-et&,;?OO '1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO WILLARD C. GIESEKE FOR
THE OPERATION OF A TAXICAB BUSINESS AND SERVICE TO
THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
On motion of Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Porter,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Johnson, Porter, Moots and Millis, and Mayor Mankins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 23rd day of Decembe\, 1986.
Mayor Mankins said that the effective date of January 1, 1987, would be lnserted
into the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
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CONSENT AGENDA Continued
ITEM NO. 28-Authorization for two Planning Department student interns.
In answer to questions from Council Member Porter about the number of
interns requested, and from Mayor Mankins about the type of work which will
be done, Mr. Eisner said his plan is to use two Cal Poly interns for a sub-
stantially less amount of money than was being paid the associate planner who
left. He said he needs field work data analysis, and the planned work program
would include doing complete land use inventory of the City of Arroyo Grande
on a lot by lot and use by use basis. He said two interns can do the job
twice as quickly and can do statistical analysis necessary for a starting
point for the Planning Commission and Council to begin the planning process.
On motion of Council Member Porter, seconded by Council Member Johnson,
and unanimously carried, to approve the recommendation of Staff.
ITEM NO. 27-Authorization for winter grading permit approval process.
On motion of Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Porter,
and unanimously carried, to approve the authorization as recommended by Staff.
ITEMS 29 and 30-Resolutions recognizing Matthew P. Gallagher and B'Ann Smith
Council Member Johnson recommended that a paragraph commending former
Council Member Gallagher on his dedication to his family be added to his
Resolution. On motion of Council Member Millis, seconded bv Council Member
Moots, to approve the recommendations of Staff concernin9 the Resolutions with
the suggestion of Council Member Johnson added. The City Clerk noted two errors
which she said would be corrected on the final drafts of the Resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. .2OO/r,;1.010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE HONORING MATTHEW P. GALLAGHER, JR.
FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
RESOLUTION NO. -2GOO d..D fI
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE HONORING B'ANN SMITH FOR HER
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
The roll call vote consisted of the following:
AYES: Council Members Millis, Moots, Johnson and Porter and Mayor Mankins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
and the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 23rd day of December, 1986.
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION REQUEST FOR PASEO STREET DEVELOPMENT
HAP BRENIZER of 458 N. 10th Street, Grover City, said he would like the
Council to hold a Study Session to solve the problems he is having in developing
all 14 lots on his property on Paseo Street. He said he may sell the property
or develop it himself. He said developing nine lots is not economically feasible.
He said he had been working on this project for two years, and has designed
the project five times. He said when the Council designated the Landmark Trees
on the property it forced him to redesign the project.
Mayor Mankins asked Mr. Shaw if the Council is following the appropriate
procedure, and Mr. Shaw said at this point in time the applicant is saying
he doesn't have a plan and doesn't want to go through the City's planning
pl'oces s. He said he didn't see how Mr. Brenizer can short circuit the process.
Council Member Johnson said the problems connected with this development
include hillside grades, existing neighborhood, right of way through a creek,
flood plain, and a stand of Oak trees. She said the Council has spent many
hours on this project, and did not see what could be accomplished by another
.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE SEVEN
STUDY SESSION REQUEST FOR PASEO STREET DEVELOPMENT Continued
study session.
Mr. Mack explained more history of the project including the last appli-
cation for a lot line adjustment because of difficulty of access. He said
the Council rejected the plan. He said Mr. Brenizer wished the Council to
design the accessrellated to those lots, and did not think the Counci1 should
place itself in this position. He said the applicant should make the design.
After further discussion about what could be accomplished by another
study session, on motion of Council Member Moots, seconded by Council Member
Johnson, and unanimously carried, to deny the request for a study session.
Council Member Moots said if Mr. Breni zer fi nds another so I ut i on to the
development of his property he should process it through the Planning
Commission and if it was approved, the Council would consider it.
ZONING COMPLAINT
GLENN PETERS of 1587 El Camino Real referred to his December 23, 1986,
letter to the Mayor and City Council and said that rezoning his property
from Highway Service to "C-2" has devalued his property. He said also that
he objected to this happening without having received written notice from
the City. He said newspaper notification was not sufficient and a whole
class of citizens were rezoned and were not aware of it. He asked the City
to renounce this type of notification because it causes mistrust of City
government. He said the manner of notification is basic good government.
Mayor Mankins asked Mr. Eisner if the correct notification had been
made when the rezoning was being discussed, and Mr. Eisner said that the
City had followed what is prescribed in California state law when hundreds
of properties are involved. He said the issue was one of the need to revamp
commercial zones to be consistent with the City's General Plan. He said
there were numerous study sessions, public hearings, newspaper public notices
and stories about the rezoning.
Mayor Mankins said the Council needs to know the difference between
the two zonings, and needs to decide whether it is right or wrong to use
newspaper notification on these matters of rezoning affecting a large number
of people. Mr. Eisner said he did not feel "C-2" is more restrictive than
Highway Service. He said it was an attempt to create a general retail commercial
zone and move away from the pre-1g60 era when the main highway was Grand Avenue.
Council Member Millis agreed with Mr. Peters that written notification
on rezoning matters should take place. He said previous Planning Directors
had been instructed to send out written notices. He made the motion that
the Council instruct the Planning Director that on any rezoning notices
be ma i1 ed out. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Shaw said
that if this passes it will be a directive to Staff to be an amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance. He said Staff should bring it back to the Council as an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Mankins said there may be budetary
constraints in notifying every property owner in the City. Mr. Shaw said
that the amendment could include a statement saying the Council could direct
otherwise, if necessary. Mayor Mankins taIled for the vote, and the Council
approved the motion. Council Member Millis asked that instruction to the
Staff to draft the ordinance amendment be included in his motion, and there
was Council agreement. There was further discussion of how Mr. Peters could
change his present zoning, and Mr. Eisner suggested that a full review of
the Land Use Element of the General Plan will be taking place soon and there
will be an opportunity to review the commercial zones at that time.
COUNCIL RECESS FROM 9:38 P.M. TO 9:48 P.M.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE EIGHT
PISMO LAKE AGREEMENT
Council Member Porter referred to a proposed agreement between the Cali-
fornia Department of Fish and Game and the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover City
a~d ~ismo Beach. He said no action has been taken on the agreement, that
1t 1S to the advantage of all to take action to prevent siltation of Pismo
La~e, and it is.usual for Arroyo G~ande to take the initial action. Mr. Karp
sa1d that the Clty already has ord1nances to cover grading and erosion control.
He said the agreement might be somewhat redundant. .
Mr. Mack referred to his memo of December 19, 1986 on the matter, and
recommended that an agreement be developed in conjunction with Caltrans when
the Oak Park Interchange project is developed.
Council Member Porter then asked that letters be written to the California
Resources and Development Department and to Mr. Bruce Elliott of the California
Department of Fish and Game stating the facts listed by Mr. Karp so that the
departments will know the City of Arroyo Grande is interested in Pismo Lake
problems. He said he is afraid if the City does not take some action, the
matter will not be addressed until a problem arises. He said the departments
should know the City is interested and working on the matter. Mayor Mankins
directed the staff to write the letters.
CRIME PREVENTION REPORT
Police Chief James Clark introduced Patti Hazouri, a full-time dispatcher
for the Police Department. He said Miss Hazouri had completed the Police
Reserve Academy, had obtained her Class B teaching credential, and had attended
a two-week training course in crime prevention and community relations at the
Department of Justice in Sacramento. He'said since July after being' assigned
to the reserve force she had been assigned to crime prevention programs. He
said he had asked her to come to the Council meeting to give an update on what
has occurred and also to give an update on' a community-wide event planned for
February.
Miss Hazouri said the Crime Prevention Program had three goals, 1. The
School Program for Arroyo Grande,.. covering safety, drug awareness, and "how to
say no"; 2. An active Neighborhood Watch Program, and 3. The Senior Citizens
Program, including crime prevention and secure homes. She said films had
been donated by service clubs, Letters of Citizen Recognition had been written,
Halloween and bicycle safety programs put on, and a Citizen Emergency Handbook
for the Neighborhood Watch Program published. She said other activities
included distribution of 200 gift packages to community rest homes, and a
Community Awareness Day in February.
The Mayor and Council thanked her for the report to the Council, and
praised her work with crime prevention.
OAK PARK INTERCHANGE DRAINAGE REPORT
Mr. Mack said he had met with Supervisor-elect Jim Johnson and informed
him of the City's position and desires are in connection with the Oak Park
Interchange drainage relocation work. He said he discussed with him the
agreement with Grover City, Pismo Beach and the County regarding that drainage
relocation project. He said Supervisor Johnson was taking the information
under advisement and will be talking with the County staff.
HIGHWAY 101 OFFRAMPS/GRAND AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Karp said the plans specifications and environmental documents
have been completed for the traffic signalization, and the City's share
of the cost is $47,000. He said the project goes to bid in February, 1987,
and the City's share will be funded for cash flow through the Federal Aid
Urban System. He said the City had pledge these funds to the inter-
change, and reminded the Council not to forget the project in the budget
process.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE NINE
MASON/BRANCH STREETS' TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Karp said that construction started today (12/23/86), and Caltrans
had immediately received calls from Village merchants aSking for work to stop
until after Christmas. He said Caltrans will begin construction again on
January 5, 1987.
GRAND AVENUE/COURTLAND TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Karp said bids had been received, and letters sent out to each of
the property owners from whom the City had asked voluntary contributions for
sign installation. He said the City Staff had allowed itself 45 days to see
if funds would come from those parties. He said so far only 1 out of 5 has
voluntarily provided previous funding. He said he would report back to the
Council in January, 1987.
WATER QUALITY PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Karp said he had discussed with Doug Jones of the Lopez Water Treatment
Plant the quality of the water in the City. He said that the Montgomery Engineering
Firm, which is working to correct the water quality problem, would like to
meet again with the County Staff to discuss the taste and odor problem. He said
the County staff believes that it has isolated the bacteria that may be causing
the problem. He said the dirty water caused by iron and manganese has been cleared
by the County by taking water into the Plant fran a different Lake elevation.
TRAFFIC WAY CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Karp said that cleanup will be completed by December 24, 1986, and
all construction equipment will be gone for the Christmas holidays. He said
work will resume with one trench across Traffic Way. He said the Telephone Company
contractor will run one s i dewa I k and one pav i ng crew. He said estimated completion
date is January 5, 1987. weather permitting.
COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AMENDMENTS
Mayor Mankins led the discussion of changes in the Rules of Procedure that
he, Council Member Millis and City Attorney Shaw had suggested. Mayor Mankins
suggestion of a 4/5ths vote being needed to amend the Rules of Procedure was
discussed, as was the idea of meeting times being part of the Rules of Procedure.
Mayor Mankins put forth the idea that the Rules be changed so that the Council
meets four times a month, twice in the daytime and twice at night. Council Members
discussed the deadl ire for SUbnitti7-j itans for the ?nda and in l'.I1at fonn those itans should be
presented. Council Member Mi lis suggeste that Council Members, citizens, or
Staff members should have the right to put items on the agenda, but that only
the person who puts the item on the agenda would have the right to withdraw
that particular item. Council Members were made aware of Mr. Shaw's additions
to Rules of Procedure H, I and J drawn up to put them in compliance with the Muni-
cipal Code of the City.
Council Member Millis requested that the Rules of Procedure with the
changes be typed for the next meeting. On motion of Council Member Moots,
seconded by Council Member Porter, and unanimously carried, to direct Staff
to submit the changed Rules of Procedure in typewritten form and bring them
back to the next Council Meeting, January 13, 1987. Mr. Mack said Mr. Shaw
would do that and prepare any resolution which may be needed.
BILL MC CANN, 575 Crown Hill Avenue,said he would like to see a copy of
all the changes made by the Council in the Rules of Procedure. He objected
to meetings being held in the daytime, when he could not attend. He said
citizens with 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. jobs would not be able to attend those
meetings. He said it has been a tradition in our Country going back to the
old Town Hall meetings that they be held when citizens could attend.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE PERMITTING ALCOHOL AT COMMUNITY CENTER
Mr. Mack read the title of the proposed ordinance, and on motion of
Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Moots, and unanimously
carried to dispense with further reading of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 351
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 15 TO
TITLE 5, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE AND
CONSUMPTION ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 23, 1986
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE TEN
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE PERMITTING ALCOHOL AT COMMUNITY CENTER Continued
On motion of Council Member Moots, seconded by Council Member Johnson,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Moots, Johnson, Porter and Millis, and Mayor Mankins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted on this 23rd day of December, 1987.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION ON PERSONNEL ,
The meeting was adjourned to a Closed Session on Personnel at 10:40 P.M.
RECONVENEMENTFROM CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 11:07 P.M. from the Closed Session. On
motion of Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Porter, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Johnson, Porter Millis and Moots, and Mayor Mankins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the Council voted to renew the City Manager's contract with the City through the
year 1987.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 P.M.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK