Minutes 1984-10-01
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CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 1984
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor B'Ann Smith presiding. Upon
roll call, Councilmen Matt Gallagher, Mark Millis and Lawrence Vandeveer were present,
Councilman Karl Hogan was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Councilman Vandeveer led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. Councilman Millis
delivered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, and unani-
mously carried, the Minutes for the Meetings of September 11 and September 18, 1984,
were approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS
On motion of Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, and unani-
mously carried, Demand Checks No. 23455 through 23548 in the total amount of
$254,343.61; and Payroll Checks No. 28626 through 28739 in the total amount of
$73,297.80, were approved for payment as submitted.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION AND CONGRATULATIONS
Mayor Smith congratulated Mrs. Cynthia Romain and presented a Certificate of
Recognition to her, as a recently naturalized citizen of the USA. Three other
Certificates have been prepared and will be hand delivered.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda Items 9-b, 9-e and 10-f were withdrawn for discussion. On motion
of Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer and unanimously carried, all
other Consent Agenda Items 8 through 12, including all subtitles, were approved as
recommended.
.. Proclamations: RECOMMEND MA YOR SO PROCLAIM.
a. Disabled Artists' Week, October 7 - 13, 1984.
9. . Minutes and Answered Agendas: REVIEW AND FILE.
a. Parks and Recreation Commission Notes of 9/12/84.
b. Planning Commission Minutes of 9/18/84.
c. Parking and Traffic Commission Minutes of 9/17184.
d. Blue Ribbon Committee Minutes of 9/24/84.
e. Zone 3 Advisory Committee Notes of 8/16/84.
10. Reports: INFORMATIONAL ONL Y.
a. Sales Tax and Cigarette Tax Revenues.
b. Retail Sales.
c. SCAT Performance Report for 7/84.
d. League of California Cities' Legislative Bulletin No. 33-1984.
e. League of California Cities' Speciat"Bulletin No.2.
f. Lucia Mar Unified School District Annual Interim School Fees Report.
11. Agreements: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
a. 1984/85 Sexual Assault Victim Education, Inc. (SAVE) Agreement.
b. 1984/85 Harvest Bag Agreement.
12. A ward of Bids: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
a. Electronic Siren for Police Department.
b. Fire Equipment for Engine #4.
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9. b. Planning Commission Minutes of 9/18/84.
Councilman Gallagher expressed his concern regarding Architectural Review
Case No. 84-315, 6 Unit Apartment Complex, 1162 Ash Street in the R-G District. He
said the Planning Commission echoed his concerns in how apartment complexes are
approved and the amenities that are included in the projects, which will be depicted
in the pictures he planned to share with Council later in the meeting.
9. e. Zone 3 Ad'Hsory Committee Notes of 8/16/84.
Mayor Smith commented on the Minutes oLthe Committee Meeting and specifi-
cally on the comments of Mr. Wilkinson, regarding water control and allotted supplies
to the various users.
10. f. Lucia Mar Unified School District Annual Interim School Fees Report.
Councilman Gallagher questioned the expenditure made for Judkins' Physical
Education Complex and Councilman Millis explained that State law requires that Phys.
Ed. classes be offered and the expenditure was at District expense, and responded
to the growth in student population.
City Manager Mack said a discrepancy in the report was found and the City
had asked for reconciliation; plus a statement from the Oistrict indicating what
facilities are still inadequate.
RESOLUTION ADOPTION: APPLICATION FOR STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR SOTO PARK COMPLEX
Parks and Recreation Director John Keisler explained the application for State
Grant Funds and read the title of the Resolution. On motion of Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilman Millis, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further
reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTI ON NO. 1801
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE 1984 REGIONAL COMPETITIVE
PARK AND RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE
SOTO PARK COMPLEX.
On motion of Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gallagher, Millis, Vandeveer and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hogan
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 1st day of October 1984.
RESOLUTION ADOPTION: THIRTY M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT ON WEST BRANCH STREET
Public Works Oirector Paul Karp read the title of the Resolution. On motion of
Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, and unanimously carried, to
dispense with further reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1802 ,
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY I
OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING
A THIRTY (30) MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON I
WEST BRANCH STREET, FROM BRISCO ROAD TO OAK I
PARK BOULEVARD.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Millis, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit: I
AYES: Councilman Gallagher, Millis, Vandeveer and Mayor Smith I
NOES: None !
ABSENT: Councilman Hogan I
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 1st day of October 1984. I
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RESOLUTION ADOPTION: THIRTY MINUTE PARKING ZONE-2 SPACES IN fRONT Of 121 N. HALCYON
Mr. Karp explained the reason for the request of limited parking, and read the
title of the Resolution. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman
Vandeveer, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1803
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING THIRTY (30) MINUTES
PARKING ZONE ON A PORTION OF NORTH HALCYON ROAD
(AKA 121 N. HALCYON ROAD) ENCOMPASSING A MINIMUM
OF TWO (2) PARKING SPACES.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer, and on the
following rol1 call vote, to wi t:
AYES: Councilmen Gallagher, Millis, Vandeveer and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hogan
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 1st day of October 1984.
REPORT: SIDEWALK PROJECT TO FORM DISTRICTS
City Manager Robert Mack said that following discussions, Staff agrees the best
way to resolve some of the sidewalk problems is through Sidewalk Assessment Districts.
He said the legal steps necessary to form Assessment Districts pose a problem and
advocated creating a new Staff position for a qualified engineer to work under the
Public Works Director and be charged with traffic control to include the creation
of sidewalk projects and districts. Council concurred and supported Mr. Mack's
recommendation.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Millis, and unanimously
carried, to authorize the City Manager to advertise the position of Project Engineer,
as a full time employee.
REPORT: OAK PARK INTERCHANGE PROJECT
Mr. Mack advised Council that no call had been received from Pismo Beach for a
permit for inspection for the connection of their street onto Arroyo Grande's Oak !
Park Boulevard at James Way. An inspection of the improvements has been called for
to confirm that section conforms to Arroyo Grande's construction standards. I
Mayor Smith asked Mr. Mack to write a formal letter to Pismo Beach voicing ,
objections to the work being done without a permit and to make a concerted effort
to work the problems out with neighboring cities on a staff level. Mr. Mack said
he would write the letter tomorrow expressing City's concern and ask that the concern
be shared with Pismo Beach City Council at their next meeting. ,
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Councilman Gallagher said the City does not have a plan for West Branch Street, ,
nor where the connections will be. He said he felt this should be addressed before
further development of the area. Councilman Gallagher made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Millis for discussion, to move ahead with engineering plans and design
study for West Branch Street before the budget sessions take place. The cos t of
the study not to exceed $10,000.00.
Council discussion followed regarding alternative plans of connecting West
Branch Street to the Village area and the motion for a feasibility study to include
cost estimates was carried unanimously.
CROSS STREET DEVELOPMENt
Councilman Gallagher expressed his concern with Cross Street development and
using a posted map explained where sterile fill had been placed, where fences were
located, and drainage ditches were planned to be located. During discussion, the
Council was addressed by ED PHILLIPS, 526 Cross Street; OSCAR GRASSLE, 229 Railroad
Place; ROD HOGAN, 247 Cross Street; D. G. PORTER, 541 Ide Street; and CLARK AOORE
1180 Ash Street.
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Further discussion followed, and Council di rected the Planning and Pub I ic Works
Staff to review the existing Grading Ordinance and suggest guidelines dealing with
the interface between new developments and previously established neighborhood grades.
Staff indicated that after work was completed a submittal would be forwarded to the
City Council at a future meeting.
SUNSET STORM DRAIN SAFETY
Councilman Gallagher shared with Council a picture of a 36" storm drain that
posed a hazardous situation because the drain had a slot in it, and ran 10 to 12 feet
deep, and was of great danger to children and others in the area.
Mr. Karp said the danger area had been corrected the same night that notification
of the problem was received.
ORDINANCE ADOPTED: AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 140 C.5.
Mr. Mack read the title of the Ordinance. On motion of Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilman Vandeveer, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further
reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 316 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 140 C.S.
TO ALLOW USES PERMITTED IN THE PROFESSIONAL
COMMERCIAL (P-C) ZONE ON PARCEL 3, TRACT 604,
OAK PARK ACRES.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gallagher, Millis, Vandeveer and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hogan
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted the 1st day of October 1984.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Gallagher said he had some slides ready for Council to view, and
some photographs which will be made into slides for future presentation. He said
the areas shown in the pictures are heavily populated with children living in an
Elm Street project. He said the slides show the large asphalt sections, compared to
the very small areas committed to grass and trees. Councilman Gallagher recommended
that Council consider eliminating R-3 and R-G classifications and create a multi-
development classification not. to exceed certain housing density. He also said he
would like to serve on the Architectural Review Committee, and it was agreed that
he could and should, but only as an observer.
Councilman Vandeveer said he felt it was not a density factor but an economical
factor that determines the amenities included in the housing projects.
Mayor Smith suggested the matter be sent back to the Planning Commission with
the concerns of Councilman Gallagher on R-G, R-2 and R-3, and let them study It first.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smith adjourned the Regular Session to Closed Session at 10:15 P.M.
RECONVENEMENT AND ADJOURNMENT
The Council reconvened in Regular Session at 10:27 P.M. after Closed Session.
On motion of Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Millis, and unanimously
carried, to adjourn the Regular Session of Council.
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Continuation of
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
of
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
October 1, 1984
Council reconvened in Regular Session at 10:27 PM after aosed Seuion. Council
Manber Vandeveer moved and Council Member Millia seconded motion for adjoumnent.
Motion unanimously passed.
Mayor Smith, Council manbers Vandedveet, Gallagher and Millis present.
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