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Minutes 1985-01-08 - ~.. -" CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 1985 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor B'Ann Smith presiding. Upon roll call Council Members Matt Gallagher, Dorace Johnson, Gene Moots were present, Council Member D. G. Porter was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Council Member Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. Reverend Gregory Waybright, Grace Bible Church, delivered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Johnson, and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the Meetings of December 11, and December 18, 1984, were approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF CHECKS On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Johnson, and unanimously carried, the Demand Checks No. 24088 through 24298, in the total amount of $282,973.10; and Payroll Checks No. 29435 through 29675, in the total amount of $173,245.67, were approved for payment as submitted by Finance Director David Bacon. PRESENTATION Mayor Smith said to assure that -the,.special day (July 19, 1984) when the Olympic Flame was run through Arroyo Grande would not be forgotten, the memorabilia from the event would be entrusted to. the South County Historical Society for per- manent preservation and sharing with future generations. She said many news items remind us of the community spirit and cohesiveness that was demonstrated by hundreds of residents and businesses of Arroyo Grande, who sponsored an Official Torch Bearer, Joe Humphrey, on a one kilometer leg of the Olympic Flame's journey from Greece to Los Ange I es . She said the Flag had flown over our Nation's Capitol prior to its arrival in Arroyo Grande, and thereafter during the entire Summer Olympics, from the mast at Arroyo Grande City Hall. Mayor Smith said the Olympic Torch would be on display in the City Council Chambers and be available for special loan to any civic or community organization. She said in further commemoration of the Special Day, a bronze plaque and monument to the occasion wi~1 be erected on Grand Avenue where the Olympic Flame'first entered the City of Arroyo Grande. She said the $3,000 necessary to sponsor the Official Arroyo Grande Torch Bearer was collected from various community sources, and expressed appreciation to each one for making history live. She especially recognized Mr. Katcho Achadjian,~Project Director for the special event, who served as an inspira- tion for all and who r~presented the Spirit of America with his unquestioned donation of time, energy and talents. She then announced that Katcho had been named the Citizen of the Year for 1984. PRESENTATION Charles Richards, General Di rector of San Lui.s Obispo County YMCA, thanked Mayor Smith, Katcho Achadjian, and the community of Arroyo. Grande for capturing the spirit of the Olympic Torch Run and presented a plaque to the City to mark the event. RECOGNITION OF GENE MOOTS Mayor Smith presented a plaque to Mr. Gene Moots for his service as a Planning Commissioner from July 1974 to December 1984. . RECOGNITION OF FLORA QUEEN Mayor Smith said Mrs. Flora Queen has been with the City of Arroyo Grande for 20 years as Secretary to the City Manager, but more than that she assures that City Hall keeps running and that each official receives special treatment; and expressed the sincere appreciation and love that everyone feels for Flora by pre- senting her with a large bouquet from the City Council, and a plaque from the City and community. CONSENT AGENDA On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Moots, and unanimously carried, Consent Agenda Items No. 1 through 4,.with all subtitles, were approved as recommended. --_...._-,-~.- -..-. -- '\ CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 1985 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE TWO. LOT SPLIT, 1190 GRAND AVENUE, PARCEL MAP AG AL 84-234 (RON HARRIS) City Manager Mack said Mr. Harris is the applicant who requested the Lot Split and Final Map approval for 1190 Grand Avenue. This matter was continued from the last Council meeting by the City Council in order to receive a supplemental report from Public Works Director Paul Karp. He said Mr. Karp is presently out of state and unable to attend the meeting tonight. Following comments by Planning Director Stan Eisner, and discussion by Council, a motion was made by Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Mayor Smith for discus- sion, that Lot Split Case No. 81-363, Parcel Map AG AL-84-234, be approved. On the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: None NOES: Council Members Gallagher, Johnson, Moots and Mayor Smith ABSENT: Council Member Porter the motion failed. ITEMS ON THE AGENDA THAT ARE CONTINUED Mayor Smith announced that four items listed on the Agenda will be continued: .- XII.3. Award of Brisco Road Construction Bid XIII.I. Second Reading of Ordinance Relating to Garbage and Refuse XIV.2. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment XV. I. Commendation of AI Dutra of Grover City Resolution , i PUBLI C HEAR I NG: REQUEST FOR ZDNE CHANGE FROM RAB3 TO PD (WALNUT VIEW ESTATES) Planning Director Eisner said Mr. Coker Ellsworth and Mr. Vick Pace, Owners of the 16 acre property at Cherry Avenue and Branch Mill Road, had resubmitted Rezoning and Development Plan to improve the present drainage situation. Mayor Smith said the notice of public hearing had been duly published and all requirements met and declared the hearing open. The majority of area residents who spoke during the Public Hearing agreed that the drainage problems were not adequately addressed to make the project acceptable. A letter was enter~d into the record from Mr. and Mrs. Aghob Wartanian, 491 Garden Street. Mayor Smith declared the Public Hearing closed. COUNCIL RECESSED.FROM 9:27 P.M. TO 9:33 P.M. Council discussion followed, and a motion was made by Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Johnson, that the proposed Amendment of Municipal Code, Chapter 4, Zoning Article 32, from Zoning Classification of RAB-3, Residential Agricultural District, to PD, Planned Development; and further, Review/Consideration of General Development Plan for Proposed 46 Residential Lot Subdivision on Real Property Generally Located at Southeast Corner of Cherry and Branch Mill Road, also Sometimes Identified as "Walnut View Estates" be denied. On the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Johnson, Moots and Mayor Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Porter the motion carried unanimously to deny. PUBLI C HEAR I NG: NUISANCE ABATEMENT, 704 BRANCH MILL ROAD (MILT HAYES) Mr. Mack explained the problem on a posted map and said Staff recommended that Council adopt a Resolution which does declare there is a Public Nuisance at the location of 704 Branch Mill Road and ordering the abatement thereof. Mayor Smith said the Notice of Public Hearing had been posted and served as required by law and declared the hearing open. Council was addressed by JIM McGILLIS, San Luis Engineering; JDHN LOWREY, 237 Miller Way who owns property at 544 Los Olivos; FRAN ASKINS, 502 Launa Lane; and DAVE HOOK, 504 Launa Lane. Mayor Smith called for others to speak, and declared the hearing closed. ..------- -- ..... C!TY COUNe I L JANUARY 8, 1985 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE THREE. Mr. Mack read the title of the Resolution. On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Moots, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1821 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FINDING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING ABATEMENT THEREOF AT 704 BRANCH MILL ROAD, AKA APN NO. 7-621-32. On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Johnson, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Johnson, Moots and Mayor Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Porter the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 8th day of January 1985. DISPOSAL SERVICE FRANCHISE BID Mr. Mack said bids were opened for the City's Disposal Service Franchise on December 31, 1984. He said one bid was received from South County Sanitary Service and recommended that the bid be rejected. He recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate a franchise agreement; and to retain the Ordinance with the current rate structure. Council discussion followed, and on motion by Council Member Galla9her, seconded by Council Member Moots, and unanimously carried, to reject the bid received, and to negotiate a Franchise Agreement that would provide for continuation of the existing rates and allow the South County Sanitary Service to request rate increases within a year. AWARD OF STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT Mr. Mack said.Staff recommended to the Council that the City award a contract to a private company to provide street sweeping services within Arroyo Grande, and explained the details and advantages. Mr. Mack said a specific.schedule for street sweeping would be printed in the newspaper and included in the contract. He said the low bid was received from the Universal Sweeping Services at a rate of $16.47 per mile. On motion of Council Member Moots, seconded by Council Member Johnson, and unanimously carried, to award the contract to Universal Sweeping 5ercices and authorize City Manager Mack to attach the street sweeping schedule to the contract. PROPOSED LE POINT STREET EXTENSION ALIGNMENT AND GRADE Mr. Mack said Staff is asking only for conceptual approval, because the budget process wi II include a request for funds to acquire the rights of way and to undertake anything of that nature. He said there .was nothing critical at this time. Council discussion followed, and Council agreed to continue the item to a later date. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Smith nominated Mr. Don Boggess, who is currently on the Parking and Traffic Commission and the Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee. She said Mr. Boggess would like to resign from the CTAC but remain on the Parking & Traffic Commission, in conjunction with the Planning Commission. Council Member Gallagher seconded the nomination and Council voted unanimously in favor of the appointment. APPOINTMENT TO CITIZENS' TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Smith nominated Ms. Faith Wescom, who expressed a desire to serve on the Commi ttee; CouncJ I Member Gallagher seconded the nomination and Counci I voted unanimously in favor of the appointment. ~-- ~.. .--- -'- ._~~ -- ._.;~-_.....__._----_._-- --- , . . . 'I , ,.- I , C ITV COUNC I L JANUARY 8, 1985 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE FOUR. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Smith asked that an item be put on the next agenda that has already gone to the Parking and Traffic Commission and been denied for a stop sign at Walnut Street and Fair Oaks. She asked that a Resolution be prepared proposing a stop sign at that intersection. Council Member Gallagher said he had a request for a stop sign on Maple and Walnut. He asked, also, to have the two rows of buttons approac~ing a stop sign be considered for installation. Council Member Gallagher asked Staff to look at the situation behind the new Bank of America; and the Kvidt property behind the Happy Steak Restaurant for solutions. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smith adjourned the Regular Session to Closed Session at 10:35 P.M. RECONVENEMENT AND ADJOURNMENT Council reconvened to Regular Session at 11:29 P.M. On motion of Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Gallagher, and unanimous1y carried, to accept an Agreement between the City of Arroyo Grande and the City Manager for a two-year contract. On motion of Council Member Moots, seconded by Council Mem~er Gallagher, and unanimously carried, the Counci1 adjourned .the Regular Session .~t 11:32 P.M. , MAYOR ATTEST: DEPUTY CI1Y CLERK , _u.