Minutes 1986-09-09
C!TY COUNC I L SEPTEMBER 9, 1986
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor B'Ann Smith presiding.
Upon roll call, Councilmembers Matt Gallagher, Dorace Johnson, Gene Moots and
D. G. Porter were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Councilmember Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. Council-
member Johnson delivered the invocation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
HENRY HORWEGE of 243 Larchmont Drive presented to the Council suggestions
to relieve Village parking problems, increase traffic safety on East Branch
Street and improve access by tile Arroyo Grande Fire Department to residents
living in the north and eastern sections of Arroyo Grande. He gave the Council
copies of his suggestions and maps of the. village area. He said the solutions
could be achieved at a modest cost to the City.
MARIE CATTOIR of 195 Orchid Lane read to the Council an explanation of
a water line problem occurring on her property and asked the City to take action
to remedy the problem. She presented copies to the Councilmembers. Mayor
Smith asked Mrs. Cattoir to make an appointment with City Manager Robert Mack
the next day to discuss the matter.
CONSENT AGENDA
On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moots, and
unanimously carried, to approve Consent Agenda Items 1 and 3 through 16.
1. Minutes of August 26, 1986 (Recommend Approval)
3. Cash Disbursement Ratification & Demand Register (Reconmend Approval)
1. Proclamation, "American Business Women's Day".
September 22, 1986 (Reconmcnd Mayor Proclaim)
5. Proclamation, "Erosion Control Month". September 15-
October 15, 1986 (Recou:mcnd Mayor Proclaim)
6. August, 1986 Departmental Report (Information)
7. September 2, 1986 Planning Om-rn;'sion Answered Agenda (Information)
8. August 19, 1986 Planning Conmission Minutes (Information)
9. July 30 and August 6, 1986 South San Luis Obispo
County Sanitation District Minutes (Information)
10. July I,. 1~85 - June 30, 1986 County Animal Regulation
Stat1.Suc Report for Arroyo Grande . (Information)
n. August 28, 1986 County Animal Regulation Advisory
Comnittee Notes (Information)
12. Leaguc of California uties' Legislative Bulletin
No. 28-1986 (Information)
13. Final Acceptance and Payment, CoamInity Building
ln4>rovcmcnts of Landscaping and Concrete Wotk (Reconmcnd Acceptance
and Payment Approval)
H. Final Acceptance and Payment. Pilg and Campbell
Backstops (Recomnend Acceptance
and Payment Approval)
15. Progress Payments No. 3 and No.1, Terra de Oro
Park Landscaping (Reconmend Approval)
16. Lot Split Case No. 86-122, Lucia Mar School District
Approvals (Recomnend Approval)
CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE TWO
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 2-AMENDMENT TO JULY 8, 1986 COUNCIL MINUTES, MARVOS LOT SPLIT
Councilmember Johnson asked about grading and drainage west of Lot A in the
project. Mr. Mack referred to his memo of September 4, 1986, where he recommended
that the July 8, 1986, minutes be amended to include the verbatim amendment
adopted by the City Council. He said a review of the meetin9 recording tape
revealed that condition one was amended to read, "1. Lot A should be required
to drain to Farroll Avenue. The subdivider shall submit a grading plan for
City Council approval prior to recordation of the final map." Counci lmember
Porter had some questions about the project, and Mayor Smith suggested,and
Councilmember Porter approved,taking up the item at the end of the meeting
during the Oral Communications period.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 17-AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE FUNDS TO HARVEST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Councilmember Johnson asked if she should abstain from voting on this
item, since she is a member of the Harvest Festival Committee. City Attorney
Art Shaw said it would be within legal bounds since this is an administrative
procedure.
On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moots, and
unanimously carried to approve the amendment to the minutes of July 8, 1985,
as recommended in Consent Agenda Item 2, and to authorize the release of funds
to the Harvest Festival Committee as recommended in consent Agenda Item 17.
BRUSH POPPERS ARENA UNAUTHORIZED IMPROVEMENTS, DECLARATION OF PROPERTY AS "SURPLUS,"
CALL FOR BIDS AND USE OF PROCEEDS FOR RANCHO GRANDE PARK SITE
Mr. Mack said that .at the last Council meeting he recommended that the
City instigate litigation procedings if the stalls,which were constructed at the
Brush Poppers Arena that the Ci ty owns, had not been removed. He sa i d he had
learned that those stalls have been removed now. He said that he had recommended
that the property be declared surplus effective July 1, 1987, which is the
day after the current lease with the Brush Poppers expires. Secondly, he said
he recommended that the property be advertised for sale and offers for purchase
be accepted by the City with the purpose that the land be sold. He said the
Council wanted to have some input from the Brush Poppers and delayed any action
on the matter until this meeting. Mayor Smith asked representatives of the Brush
Poppers to speak to the Council.
JUDY GRUEN of 3120 Cienega, Oceano, said the Brush Poppers has used the
land for 21 years. She said that children who do not own horse trailers for
their horses would lose the opportunity to compete. She said the program
keeps youngsters out of trouble. She asked the Council not to declare. the
land as surplus at this time.
BETH CURRIER, director of Rancho de los Animales for the Disabled, said
she is a member of the Brush Poppers, and the organization sponsors a benefit
horse show every year for her Rancho. She said if the arena goes it would deny
the disabled and children of opportunities. She asked the Council to consider
other possible actions or negotiations.
MARIE CATTOIR of 195 Orchid Lane said her daughter had been a member of
Brush Poppers, and that the City should keep the program and not displace people
for just another City park.
ART ZEILER of Paso Robles, president of the Central Coast Horse Association,
spoke in favor of keeping the Brush Poppers Arena.
GARY BROWN of 198 S. Elm Street said he was concerned about the rezoning
of the property if it should be sold. Mayor Smith said the land is in the
County and would come under that zoning jurisdiction.
Counci1member Moots said the Council should postpone any action until it
can sit down with the Brush Poppers and look further into the issue. Other
Councilmembers agreed. Mayor Smith asked Mrs. Gruen to give Mr. Mack the names
of five people connected with the Brush Poppers to meet with the City on the
issue. Brush Poppers in the audience asked that any mail sent to the organization
be sent Certified.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE THREE
PUBLIC HEARING-APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
CASE NO. 86-362, 13-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 410 ELM STREET-BY GARY WHITE-
CONTINUED FROM 8/26/86 COUNCIL MEETING
Planning Director Stan Eisner referred to his staff report of September
4, 1986, and said that the plans for the 13-unit apartment complex were
heard by the Planning Commission and denied on August 5, 1986. He said the
reasons given by the Commission for the denial were related to lack of guest
parking (not required by the Zoning Ordinance) and lack of open space (beyond
the amount. required by the Zoning Ordinance). He said the applicant then
filed an appeal to the Planning Commission's denial. He said that on August
19, 1986, the applicant returned to the Planning Commission with a revised site
plan, asked for a re-examination of the Architectural Review Case - which
was denied, by a 4 - 1 vote on the second site plan. He said the Council
is presented with the second map denied by the Planning Commission. He said
the appeal before the City Council centers on the question of additional sub-
stantive requirements beyond the minimum levels established by the Zoning
Ordinance required by the Planning Commission as part of an Architectural
Review. He said the actual Appeal was filed following the first Planning
Commission hearing. The re-hearing was an attempt to resolve the matter to
the satisfaction of the Planning Commission, he said. Mr. Eisner said that
the applicant had agreed that what he was appealing and what he was willing to
stand with is the second drawing (second site plan). Mayor Smith asked the
applicant Gary White, who was in the audience, if that was in fact his intention,
and he answered in the affirmative.
Counci1members questioned staff on the issue of police and fire access
and open space. Mayor Smith said the notice of Public Hearing had been duly
published and all requirements had been met and the hearing was declared open.
GARY WHITE, 688 Heritage Lane, applicant, said the project has more open
space than surrounding properties, and the Council should take into consideration
the fact that the project is near Elm Street Park. He said that five guest
parking spaces had been added to the project, as well as some open space. He
said that each unit has some private open space, and police and fire require-
ments have been met.
Mayor Smith called for others to speak and when no one came forward, she
closed the public portion of the Public Hearing.
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Counci1member Johnson,
and unanimously carried to enter into the record the September 9, 1986, a letter
concerning this case from Geska R. White, trustee for the Zaddie R. Bunker
Trust.
Councilmember Gallagher said he was concerned for the people who would
live in the project. He said he missed the amenities for the human element,
and thought there should be more open space. Counci1member Moots said he
did not like the design and wanted more open space. Counci1member Johnson
was concerned about the private open space 'and fire and police access. Counci1-
member Porter said the open space is practically unusable, private space is
too small and the project had a ghetto-like appearance.
On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Counci1member Gallagher,
to deny the appeal and refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for
further design consideration especially in relation to open space for the
tenants, on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Gallagher, Johnson, Moots and Porter.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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REQUEST FOR OAK TREE REMOVAL, LANDMARK TREE NO 86-29
MRS. DOROTHY M. SMITH of 169 Pine Street explained to the Council why
she wants the tree in front of her house to be removed. She gave reasons why
she feels it is a nuisance and hazard to her. A petition signed by Mrs. Smith
and some of her neighbors was presented to the Council.
ROBERT DEL CAMPO of 159 Pine Street said the tree is in front of his
house also and objected to its removal. He said there is support in the
neighborhood for the Landmark Tree Ordinance and for this particular tree. He
said he cannot see reasons why the tree should be removed. He asked the Council
to reaffirm the Ordinance and designation of this tree as a Landmark Tree.
Parks and Recreation Director John Keisler said he had had a tree expert
look at the tree, and he said if the root system was disturbed as little as
possible the tree could last 10, 20 or 30 years. Mr. Keisler said he asked
City Project Engineer Dwayne Chisam to lOOk atthe tree from the standpoint of
future street and driveway improvements. He said safety, apron, curb and
sidewalk, and pedestrian and traffic access were reviewed. Mr. Keisler said
the tree expert said the key is the relationship of water to the root system
of the tree. He said the tree was old and could die in a few years, or live
another 20 or 30 years.
Councilmembers felt the tree is viable and capable of living and growth.
They felt the tree should be. preserved because it enhances the neighborhood.
They said the Landmark Tree Ordinance should be enforced. On motion of
Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, and unamiously
carried to preserve the oak tree at 169 Pine Street, to conduct regular inspec-
tions by the staff, and to design street and driveway improvements so as to
attempt preservation of the tree as they have others in the Fair Oaks area.
SWINGING BRIDGE GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION
Mr. Keisler referred to his staff report of September 3, 1986, and said
that his staff is in the process of preparing an application for stabilization
of the Swinging Bridge under the Historic Preservation Grant Program. He said
the funds would be used for abutments, cables, foundations and erosion control.
He gave a history of the bridge saying that it was built in 1875 by Newton Short.
He asked that the general public furnish him with any history it may have of
the bridge. Public Works Director Paul Karp pointed out that his department
had done structural work on the bridge recently including 'complete reconstruction
of the wood portions of the bridge.
Mr. Karp read the title of the resolution. On motion of Councilmember
Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, and unanimously carried, to
dispense with further reading of the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 19B9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND THE PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR
HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT FUNDS FOR THE "SWINGING BRIDGE"
OF ARROYO GRANDE PROJECT FROM THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ACT OF 1984
On motion of Councilmember Moots, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, and
on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Gallagher, Johnson/Moots and Porter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 9th day of September, 1986.
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CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 9, 1986
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE FIVE
OAK PARK INTERCHANGE AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION
Mr. Mack described the boundaries of the joint resolution and agreement
between Arroyo Grande, Grover City and Pismo Beach. He showed the configuration
of the boundaries on the easel. He said that on September 8, 1986, the City
of Pismo Beach had conceptually approved the agreement with two clarifications.
He said that under point No.2 of the agreement the City of Pismo Beach wished
to add at the end of the paragraph, "Each City shall approve installation,
design, operation and maintenance expenditure estimates prior to actual
expenditures." He said that the first line of the second papagraph under point
No.4 should read, "The City of Arroyo Grande shall have the responsibility
for administering all maintenance and operations of those facilities referred
to in this paragraph which shall be located within the City of Arroyo Grande;
however the City of Arroyo Grande, City of Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo
County shall approve funding of any and all maintenance, operations, improve-
ments, prior to expenditure of funds, except in an emergency caused by
flooding or disaster. He said the City of Grover City and San Luis Obispo
County also would be voting on the agreement in the near future.
Councilmember Porter asked if there might be a problem in the sharing of
expenses in the event of a storm. Mr. Mack said the intent is for the
the entities to equally share in the costs.
Mayor Smith said she appreciated the work that has gone into the writing
of this agreement, but does not see what good it is to the City of Arroyo
Grande. She asked if moving West Branch across the pond,when Arroyo Grande
des i gned the shoppi ng center for the handl i ng of storms, i 9 a good idea? She
asked is this a viable and safe procedure? She said Arroyo Grande should go
ahead and move the tee intersection in front of the cemetery with City money,
leave West Branch where it is now, take a' ramp off Highway 101 and
put it down in front of the cemetery where it belongs. She suggested putting
a stop light there also. She said she would not support the joint resolution.
After Council Questions, Mr. Mack gave a history of how the present
agreement had been reached by the entities. He said all of the parties wish
to find a solution to the problem. Mr. Karp said all of the off-ramps would
be basically where they are now and the freeway bridge would be widened. Mr.
Mack said. Arroyo Grande's cost would bes1ightly under $500,000.00. Counc il-
members Johnson and Porter expressed concerns about the upstream holding
ponds. Councilmember Moots said this is the best agreement the City has,
there would be more lanes and signals and better accessforthe public. He
said he would like to see the agreement signed by Arroyo Grande. Council-
member Gallagher said the plan is a compromise and the City should move
forward and sign the agreement. Counci1member Porter said safety was
not foremost. Mr. Karp said this would be a standard-type intersection,
and will be safer than what the City could accomplish on its own because of restraints
outlined in f~ay agrearents betv.een the State, Grover and Pisrro l'i1ich could not be approved by ArroycX;raf(
Mr. Mack read the title of the resolution. On motion of Counci1member
Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Moots, and unanimously carried, to
dispense with further reading of the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1990
JOINT RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT OF THE CITIES OF
ARROYO GRANDE, GROVER CITY AND PISMO BEACH AND THE
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
THE OAK PARK BOULEVARD/HIGHWAY 101 INTERCHANGE
AND' RELATED MATTERS
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Moots,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Counci1members Ga11a9her, Johnson and Moots .
NOES: Mayor Smith and Councilmember Porter
ABSENT: None
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 9th day of September, 1986.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE SIX
ASSIGNMENT OF POLICE OFFICER TO SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Police Chief Jim ~lar~ referred,to his staff report of AU9ust 29, 1986,
and requested.authorlzatlon to ass~gn an officer to the San Luis Obispo
County NarC?tlC Task Force. He sald the officer's wages and fringe benefits
would be relmburse? by the.Task Force. Mr. Mack said that the City would
have a reserve offlcer taklng the place of the Task Force officer and when
the Task Force officer returns to the City it is hoped that there will be
an expansion position open at that time.
On mo~ion of Coun~ilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher,
and unanlmously carrled, to authorize Chief Clark to assign an officer to
the San Luis Obispo County Narcotic Task Force, and to replace that officer
by a reserve officer.
FINAL TRACT APPROVAL, MAP NO. 1395, PACIFIC POINT, STRAWBERRY PATCH RESOLUTION
Mr. Karp referred to the Final Tract 1395 Map he had posted on the easel,
and his staff report of September 5, 1986. He said the tract was in an
R-3 Medium High Density Residential Zone. He alluded to several actions
the Council could take at this meeting - Approval of a resolution that would
allow assignment of drainage construction by the developer to Gar Bar Ltd.,
subject to City approval of the agreement, and approval of the Final Tract
Map.
Councilmember Moots asked Mr. Karp if the City looses anything in the
transaction about the way its gets the drainage and when? Mr. Karp said
this transaction is probably the most expeditious way of having the drainage improvements
constructed. He said that this means bonding of the drainage by Gar Bar Ltd.
rather than the subdivision developer.
After questions by the Council, Mr. Karp read the resolution in full.
RESOLUTION NO. 1991
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. 1866
CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OF
OFFSITE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
(Tract 1395)
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Counci1member Moots,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, Mayor Smith, and Counci1members Gallagher, Johnson, Moots and Porter
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: None
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 9th day of September, 1986.
Mr. Karp asked the Council to approve the Tract Map. On motion of Council-
member Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Moots, and unanimously carried,
to approve the Final Map of Tract 1395, Pacific Pointe,and accept recommended
It8ms 1 ~hrpu~~7r of the staff report, subject to approval by the City Attorney
an the ub 1 0 ks Dlrector.
19B6/B7 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Mr. Mack corrected some items on the Unaudited cash balances from FY 85/86
prepared by the Finance Department. . He said the Park Development Fund should
be $12,981. He sa.id under the Recommended Amendments of FY 86/87 Budget,
the Park Development Fund Increase Beginning Year Balance and the Increase
Sports Complex Expenditureboth should be $12,9B1. He said under the Gas
Tax Fund,Decrease SB325 Revenues should be $17,222. He said under the
Transportation Fund, Decrease Gas Sales Revenues should be $7,959, and under
Water Facility Fund, Increase Beginning Year Balance and Increase Estimated
Reserves both should be $11,127.
He said he wanted to call the Council's attention to the fact that the
City had more cash carryover balances out of last year's budget than it
has for next year's budget. He said there also was a decrease in what was
projected in the Water Fund, due to a slowing down of water sales in thp
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE SEVEN
1986/87 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Continued
Spring months. He recommended cutting City reserves and the Water Line
Replacement Account by approximately $90,OOO. He said this would mean that
the Allen Street Water Line Replacement project could not be undertaken unless
revenues increased.
Counci~member Ga~la~her asked if defe~ra~ 0: the Allen Street Project would impact
the Traff1c Way ProJect I and Mr. Karp sa1d 1t 1S not essential to that project.
On moti on of Counc i Imember Ga 11 agher, seconded by Counc ilmember Moots,
and unan1mously carr1ed, to approve the recommended budget amendments.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-Harvest Festival
Mr. Mack said the Harvest Festival Committee had requested approval of
its activities, and he would recommend approval with the eight conditions
listed on his memo of September 8, 1986.
A resolution concerning the Harvest Festival Parade was drafted requesting
authorization from the State Department of Transportation to close a portion
of Branch Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 1992
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE REQUESTING
AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE A CITY STREET
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,
and unanimously carried, to approve the requests of the Harvest Festival
Commi ttee with the recommended conditions from the City Manager.
Mayor Smith asked about the $3,000 the City allocated to Harvest
Festival activities at its last meeting, and Mr. Mack said he had the check
in his possession and would give it to the Mayor.
Legislative Bulletin
Mr. Mack said this would be the last Legislative Bulletin from the League
of California Cities during the current legislative session.
Water Loss at Rancho Grande
Mr. Mack said that on August 28, 1986, the City had been notified by
a superintendent with R. Baker Construction that someone had opened a drain valve
on the new reservoir in the Rancho Grande development. He said the act
of vandal ism is being investigated by the Arro}Q Grande Police Oeparl:lrent. He
said that R. Baker will be billed by the City for the loss of water in
addition to other water used in construction.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Counc i Imember Moots expressed concern about ill ega 1 signs and banners
on Grand Avenue, and Mr. Eisner said the City had been doing a lot of
Sign Ordinance enforcement lately and is working on the problem.
Councilmember Gallagher said that he understands that on Tract 625
James Way as it connects with Tally Ho Road the vert i ca 1 a 1 i gnment is
non-conforming. Mr. Karp said that in Tract 625 there were frontage
improvements constructed on James Way in front of the homes, and those
are all up to City standard. Between the Tract and Tally Ho Road there
was, prior to Tract 625, approximately 15 to 18 feet of pavement at a substandard grade. He
said at his direction the designer of Tract 625, Paul Sturges of Garing Taylor,
was required to widen that 15 to 18 feet of pavement to a full 20 feet
of pavement which necessitated construction of a retaining wall against
the old garage owned by Mrs. Lauthbury. There is a concrete wall there
that wi 11 have to ue removed when the adjacent property is subdivided and the street
is upgraded to City standard. Mr. Karp .said
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Continued
that the original widening was of a temporary nature much the same way as the
City required the paving of West Branch Street between the theater and Brisco
or between the theater and the Catholic Cemetery. He said these are improvements
that will get the City by until a developer in between comes in and then he has
to make everything fit. We are asking the subdivider of the Lauthbury and Lee
property to make similar improvements. He said the developer is objecting to
doing so. Councilmember Gallagher asked if the road would be conforming to
City standards, and Mr. Karp said it would be a safe road but the new road
would still not conform to City standards. Councilmember Gallagher asked about
City liability in this case, and Mr. Karp said a stop sign, regrading, lighting
and widening of the road would mitigate any safety problems. Councilmember
Gallagher said he would like to talk further on this problem. Mr. Karp said
the discussion would be part of a Nuisance Abatement hearing set for the next
Council meeting.
Councilmember Gallagher asked Mr. Karp about water service to the Cattoir
property, and Mr. Karp said that when the water meter was shut off by a private
party he considered the act to be tampering with City property. He said he
would authorize a hose-type temporary system that would serve to remedy the
lack of water until such time as the Cattoirs can work out their problem with
the Bowsers. He said he would ask the City to draft a letter to Mr. Jerry
Bowser telling him that further acts of that kind would be dealt with by legal
means.
Councilmember Johnson asked about a power pole on Tally Ho Road, and
Mr. Karp said his department was working. on the matter with the utility companies.
Councilmember Johnson said that driving down James Way to Tally Ho Road
two trees block the road in both directions. She asked Mr. Karp to look
at the problem and take appropriate action to improve the sight distance if
possible.
Councilmember Johnson asked why the grade of the lot adjacent to West
Branch Street is so much higher than the street grade of West Branch Street?
Mr. Karp said it is in a stage of construction and the lot will be graded down
to meet the street.
Mayor Smith said the Harvest Festival would be in two weeks and asked that
the City Council meeting of September 23, 1986, be cancelled so that Council
members could participate in the activities of the Festival. She said there
are two public hearings which could be readvertised for the next Council meeting
of October 14, 1986. On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Council-
member Moots, and unanimously carried, to cancel the City Council meeting of
September 23, 1986, and schedule the next Council meeting for October 14, 1986.
AOJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 10:25 P.M.
RECONVENEMENT AND FINAL ADJOURNMENT
The Closed Session ended at 10:55 P.M., and the regular session reconvened
at 10:57 P.M. On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 10:59 P.M.