Minutes 1984-03-13
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CITY COUNC I L MARCH 13, 1984
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 7: 15 P.M.
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor Smith presiding. Upon
roll call Council Members Lawrence Vandeveer, Matt Gallagher, Mark Millis and
Karl Hogan were present.
INTERVIEWS FOR POSITION OF CITY CLERK
Ralph Wallace Brown and Miss Pat White were interviewed by Council Members
for the position of City Clerk, which was vacated by the resignation of Mrs.
Ines del Campo effective February 29, 1984.
Mr. Brown and Miss White answered questions posed .by the Council Members
concerning their background, experience, ability to handle municipal elections,
and their availability to attend workshops, seminars, etc.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Council Member Vandeveer led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag.
Council Member Millis delivered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Hogan, and unani-
mously carried, the Minutes for the meetings of February 28, and March 5, 1984,
were approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS
On motion by Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Hogan, and unani-
mous 1 y ca rr i ed, Demand Checks No. P645 through P659 and 22002 through 22086, in
the total amount of $391,787.15; and Payroll Checks No. 27141 through 27250, in
the total amount of $68,713.88,' were approved for payment as presented by City
Manager Robert Mack.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Barbara Metz, 240 Aspen Street, spoke as a. representative of the apartment
complex located at the above address, which has been sold. She explained that
the new owners are not willing to participate in the HUD program that subsidizes
part of. the tenants rent money. She requested.a Letter of Support from the City
to help the cause of getting HUD funding; and distributed a packet of informa-
tional data to the Council.
Mr. Richard Chubon, HUD Representative, addressed the Council. He said he
had sent a special request to Washington requesting funds for Section 8, to
assist the residents in this complex to find housing.
A motion was made by Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Gallagher
and unanimously carried, directing City Manager Mack to work with HUD to determine
those eligible in that complex and provide a Letter of Support from the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
Counci Iman Hogan requested Item #8-B to be wi thdrawn, and Counci lman
Gallagher requested Item #11 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Hogan, and
unanimously carried, to approve Items #7 through #14 (except Items #8-B and #11)
as recommended.
7. Proclamation--Month of May, 1984, as Beautification Month in Arroyo Grande.
RECOMMEND MAYOR SO PROCLAIM.
8. Minutes and/or Answered Agendas: REVIEW AND FILE.
a. Planning Commission Meeting of 3/6/84.
b~--South-San-~ut~-ebt~po-6ounty-Santtatton-et~trtct-Mecttng-of-2ff5fB4.
c. Parking and Traffic Commission Meeting of 2/27/84 (Discussion under
Other Business Items).
d. Blue Ribbon Committee--Minutes of 2/27/84.
9. Request by Village of Arroyo Grande Association to Hold Easter Parade and
Festival on April 14, 1984. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
10. Conqueror's Carnival--4/7/84--Request for Street Closure. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
12. Notice of Administrative Hearing for Proposed Uses of General Revenue
Sharing Funds on Monday, March 19, 1984, at 10:00 A.M. INFORMATIONAL ONLY.
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13. Departmental Monthly Report for February, 1984. REVIEW AND FILE.
14. League of California Cities:
a. Legislative Bulletins Nos. 8-1984 and 9-1984. REVIEW AND FILE.
b. Community Services Conference--4/25-27, 1984. REVIEW AND ADVISE.
c. Funding for Local Government.
8-b. South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Meeting of 2/15/84.
Councilman Hogan said he would like to have more detailed information
provided on what fees have been collected, how soon the expansion can be expected
and how soon the Eng i neer is go i ng to have someth i ng, .etc. He asked how much
money is in the collected fund for the planned expansion, and Mr. Karp said
$900,000.00 of the $2t million needed for the first stage.
11. Response from State of California Employment Development Department
Re: Service Office in South County. REVIEW AND FILE.
Councilman Gallagher called attention to the letter addressed to the City
Administrator of Grover City from Mr. L. R. Gurney, Regional Administrator,
Coastal Region, Employment Development Department, Oakland, CA, regarding
establishment of an EDD office in the South County to service the 47,000
residents. Councilman Gallagher said he felt a letter should be sent to Mr.
Gurney's superior officer requesting those services be provided.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Hogan,
and unanimously carried, directing Staff to forward the aforementioned letter.
RESIGNATION OF INTERIM CITY CLERK
City Manager Mack said he had submitted his written resignation, effective
8:00 P.M., March 13, 1984, to permi t the Ci ty Counei 1 to make appointment of
the Ci ty Clerk.
A motion was made by Councilman Hogan, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer,
and unanimously carried, to accept Mr. Mack's resignation as Interim City Clerk.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Millis,
and unanimously carried, appointing Mrs. Nancy A. Oavis to the position of City
Clerk for the City of Arroyo Grande.
NIPOMO MESA SURPLUS PROPERTY SITE (BRUSH POPPERS)
Mr. Mack said the City owns property' on Nipomo Mesa that is currently
leased to the Brush Poppers Riding Club, and recommended that the property be
declared surplus, that an appraisal be obtained on the property, that a six
month period be provided to the Brush Poppers where they would have option to
purchase the property at appraisal price. He explained that the lease with
Brush Poppers expires in 1987 and that the property could not be offered for
sale until after expiration of the lease. He added that in lieu of that, the
property, with the consent of the County, might be eligible for trade for County
property located wi thin the Ci ty of Arroyo Grande. He said the property or
money could assist toward the development of a Civic Center at a later date.
Councilman Vandeveer said he had pictures taken at the Brush Poppers
Bar-B-Que and shared the pictures with Council. He said the City spends approxi-
mately $367,000.00 a year on sports; and spendS nothing on Brush Poppers. He
said of some 20 or so Hall of Fame riders from California, six are from Arroyo
Grande; and he would be absolutely opposed to release of that property from the
function it is now serving. He said he would be in favor of supporting a trade,
value for value, of County property.
RONALO KIRBY, President of Brush Poppers, said they are a non-profit
organization and could not buy the property; and asked if the City had other
surplus property. Mr. Mack assured him the City does have other surplus property.
Councilman Millis said no appraisals could be made by the Ci ty without
authorization from the City Council.
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Councilman Hogan said he was not in favor of declaring this property nS .
surplus. Councilman Millis asked City Attorney Shaw to investigate and confirm
the legality of the City's plan to sell the Property. Mr. Shaw said if the
City did se 11 they should do it with a quitclaim deed in accordance with his
memo of 2/23/84.
Mayor Smith sai~ since the Council Members might change, and the property
owners might change, the Brush Poppers should realize they are in jeopardy of
losing the site'and should plan ahead in accordance with any changes that might
occur. in the future.
RUTH BRACKETT, County Supervisor, said she had talked with the County
Administrator and been assured the County is willing to work with both the City
and Brush Poppers for a solution and perhaps come up with some long term security
ideas, such as another piece of property.
A motion was made by Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Hogan, and
unanimously carried, negating declaration of this property as surplus, and to
continue with the Agreement arrangement with Brush Poppers.
JAY CONNER, 17D Carmelde Lane, Grover City, requested direction from the
Counc i 1 to permit Brush Poppers to construct permanent restrooms on the property.
Council Members said they had no objections, provided the construction meets
with County standards.
Councilman Gallagher said he felt Brush Poppers.should bring a proposal,
as a separate action, back to the Council for consideration.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, TRACT #1158, OAK PARK VILLAS
Planning Oirector Eisner said an application had been submitted by Mr. John
Foremaster, with San Luis Engineering acting as agents, for. Tentative Subdivision
Map under the provisions of Ordinance 140 C.S. and 150 C.S. previously approved.
The location is on Oak Park Boulevard in Oak Park Acres, Lot 7 of Tract 604. He
said the size of the site is ltl.6 acres, the Zoning is Planned Development and
the property is presently vacant. The request is in conformance with the General
plan as adopted. He said in terms of zoning compliance the only provision that
is subject to approval is the 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size and all of the lots
in this proposal meet those requirements. The proposal is for a 70-10t subdivision.
Mayor Smith said the notice of public hearing had been duly published and .
a 11 requirements met and declared the hearing open.
JIM MCGILLIS, San Luis Engineering, said the lots of the 18 acre plot range
from 6,000 to 18,000 sq. ft. and are single family lots; and the developers will
improve Oak Park Road and insure the proper width to the intersection and address
the water and sewer situation to meet the approval of the Public Works Director.
No one else spoke to Council, and Mayor Smith declared the public portion
of the hearing closed.
Council discussion followed, and Councilman Millis made a motion, seconded
by Counc i 1 man Ga 11 agher, to approve Tentative Subdivision Map, Tract 1158,
Oak Park Villas, on Lot 7 of Tract 604, Oak Park Acres; and on the following
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AYES: Councilmen Vandeveer, Gallagher, Millis, Hogan and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the motion was unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
Planning Director Eisner said the R-G Zone has a requirement rclating to
units that are turned sideways on a property, and the proposed amendment would
make the wording consistent with the R-3 requirements. He explained if the
property is oblong and the back door of the unit faces the back of the property
it requires a 5' side yard and a 15' rear yard; but if the unit is turned to the
side, a 10' rear yard is required.
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. Mayor Smith said the public hearing notice had been duly published and all
requirements met, and declared the hearing open~ There was no one who wished to
speak regarding minimum yard requirements within the multiple family district
and Mayor Smith declared the public portion of the hearing closed.
Councilman Hogan said he felt if it did not throw any unusual structural
quirks in, or mess up the parking on the other side, he would support it.
Councilman Millis said he supported the proposal, as did Councilman Vandeveer.
Councilman Gallagher said he felt it was an improvement but had some concern
with only a 5 ft. or 10 ft. yard.
Mr. Eisner read the title of the Ordinance. A motion was made by Councilman
Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer, and unanimously carried, to dispense
with further reading of the Ordinance.
Mayor Smith said that constituted the First Reading of the Ordinance.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM/SERVICE--WOOD~VOAKES FUNERAL HOME
City Manager Mack said the Wood-Voakes Mortuary had made a written request
for Counc i I to reconsider the decision of Council's last meeting. A motion was
made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer, and unanimously
carried, to reconsider the matter of septic tank vs. sewer hookup on the
property at 555 Fair Oaks Avenue.
TONY OREFICE, Architect, said the sewer line is 1200 ft. from the building
site, therefore, a septic tank system was looked into. He said the San Luis
Obispo County Health Department was contacted and they gave the Okay to build
a septic tank. The Cal Poly Chemistry Department, and the Board of Funeral
Di rectors & Embalmers were also contacted, who stated none of the chemicals
used would be harmful. He said if easements could be obtained. across private
properties, the estimated cost to hook into the sewer line would be $21,000.00
as opposed to approximately $2,000.00 for a septic system.
HARRY VOAKES, 261 James Way, Owner of Wood-Voakes Mortuary, said he had
been in the business for some 40 years, and any chemicals that would be harmful
are not used in his mortuary.
Councilman Gallagher questioned the process used for people with certain
dreaded diseases. Mr. Voakes assured him those people were definitely treated
. differently. He explained the process and the chemicals used and how they are
disposed of, and that they are sterilized before they are dumped.
Councilman Gallagher made a motion of two parts and at the suggestion of
Councilman Millis amended the motion to vote on one portion at a time. Counci I man
Gallagher then made a motion directing City Manager Mack to write to Dr. Hugh
McMonagle, San Francisco College of Mortuary Science; the Directors of the Board
of Mortuaries; and the Public Health Department, requesting certification that
there are no problems in using a septic tank system. Councilman Millis moved
to amend the motion to include that after answers are received, the Council
would hold a public hearing on the subject. The amendment died for lack of
second.
Mayor Smith called for a vote on the motion to have Mr. Mack write the
experts for information on the use of septic tanks in the business, and the
motion carried on a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Hogan voting against it.
Councilman Vandeveer made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, to
accept the proposal for a septic tank providing no negative answers are received
from the experts contacted. Councilman Millis requested a roll call vote on
the motion, to wi t:
AYES: Councilmen Vandeveer, Gallagher and Hogan
NOES: Councilman Millis and Mayor Smith
ABSENT: None
the foregoing motion carried.
THE COUNCIL RECESSED FROM 9:15 P.M. to 9:25 P.M.
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SOTO SPORTS COMPLEX-AWARD OF DESIGN SERVICES
Mr. Mack said the Parks E Recreation Commission recommended the City enter
into a contract with Mr. Fred Schott to provide basic design services for Soto
for the two ball fields which have been underwater. He said the suggested appor-
tionment of cost is to charge 60% to drainage and 40% to Parks, which pertains
to. basic design services only.
Councilman Gallagher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hogan, and unani-
mously carried,' to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,300.00 for Soto design
services with Mr. Schott in accordance with the Plan presented by Staff to Council.
Mr. Mack asked for authorization to go to bid for relocating the storm
drainage pipe. A motion was made by Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman
Gallagher, and unanimously carried, authorizing the bids requested.
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 81-1, PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
Public Works Director Paul Karp. said as directed at the last Council meeting
and the Public Hearing, Staff recommends deletion of the BAMOD property from the
Assessment District, with appropriate changes to the improvements ordered for the
District, commensurate with the financial backing, based on the Consultants
recommendations.
Mr. Karp explained the details of the improvements planned and how the
various property owners would be assessed for them, as outlined in memo of 3/13/84
and covered by three Resolutions. Mr. Karp indicated that the recommendations in
the memo should be modified to include deletion of the storm water retention basin
on County property northerly of West Branch Street.
Mr. Karp read the title of the first Resolution. On motion by Counci lman
Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, and unanimously carried, to dispense
with further reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1746
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA, OROERING CERTAIN
CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENGINEER'S
"REPORT" IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
A motion was made by Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Gallagher,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Vandeveer, Gallagher, Millis, Hogan and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 13th day of March 1984, with
the addition of Item II.D. to Exhibit "A", as recommended by Staff memo.
Mr. Karp read the title of the second Resolution. On motion by Councilman
Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer, and unanimously carried, to dispense
with further reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1747
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS
AND DETERMINATIONS, ANO OVERRULING AND DENYING
PROTESTS IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer,
and on the following roll call vote, to wi t:
AYES: Councilmen Vandeveer, Gallagher, Hogan, Millis and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 13th day of March 1984.
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Mr. Karp read the title of the third Resolution. A motion was made by
Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer, and unanimously carried,
to dispense with further reading of the Resolut10n.
RESOLUTION NO. 1748
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES
SUBSTANTIALLY AS SET FORTH IN THE REPORT FILED
PURSUANT TO THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION,
LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931":
THAT THE PROJECT 15 FEASIBLE: AND THAT THE LANOS
WILL BE ABLE TO CARRY THE BURDEN OF THE PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Vandeveer, Gallagher, Millis, Hogan and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 13th day of March 1984.
EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR CONNECTION - AWARD OF BID
Mr. Mack said two bids had been received to connect an emergency generator
to the Fire Station Emergencies Operation Center and recommended that the low
bid be awarded, to Dave's Electric, in the amount of $1,093.00.
Fo 11 owi ng Counc i 1 discuss i on, a mot i on was made by Counc i 1 man Hogan,
seconded by Councilman Gallagher, to award the bid as recommended. On vote,
the motion was unanimously carried.
DEEP WELL AND BLENDING SYSTEM (PHASE V) - AWARD OF CONTRACT
Mr. Karp said the City received four bids to produce controls for the
telemetry of the Oeep Well & Blending System, Phase V, and recommended the
contract be awarded to Montedoro-Whitney of San Luis Obispo, the lowest bidder,
in the total amount of $55,800.00.
A motion was made by Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Gallagher,
and unanimously carried, to award the contract for Project 60-80-3, Phase V,
as recommended.
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FAIR OAKS STORM DRAIN
Mr. Karp said a Resolution of Necessity was prepared to initiate the con-
demnation proceedings for three properties to complete the storm drain between
Grand Avenue and Walnut Street. He said the Resolution must be adopted prior
to the Court procedure. City Attorney Shaw added that if we get into condemnation
he would recommend to Council they retain a firm that specializes in condemnation
work. He said this is the last step before actually committing yourself to the
condemna t i on. Mr. Shaw said a phone call from former Superior Court Judge Harris,
(who is now in private practice and representing Landini, one of the property
owners involved) asked to have the action continued for two weeks because he thinks
Landini and the City can reach an agreement.
City Attorney Shaw read the title of the Resolution. A motion was made by
Counc i 1 man Vandeveer, seconded by C6unci 1 man Ga 11 agher, and unan i mous 1 y ca rr i ed,
to dispense with further reading of the Resolution.
Following discussion, Council agreed to continue the matter until the next
regular Council meeting on 27 March 1984.
PAULDING HISTORY HOUSE REPORT
Mr. Eisner said Council had directed Staff to gather preliminary information
on the Ruth Paulding History House, which is contained in the memo of 3/6/84,
se t t i ng forth three recommenda t ions. He said copies of the memo would be forwarded
to Mr. John Caswell and Attorney Steven Cool.
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Councilman Vandeveer said legal people are working on the transfer of the
property. Councilman Hogan moved that Council continue the item until such
time as it is feasible to consider it. The motion was seconded by.Councilman
Vandeveer, and unanimously carried.
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF TRAFFIC WAY
Mr. Mack said during the last Budget deliberations by the Council, Council
directed Staff to prepare a conceptual design for right-of-way improvements on
Traffic Way, although no funds have been budgeted. The plan (attached hereto
as Exhibit "A") had been prepared and presented to the Planning Commission and
the Parking & Traffic Commission for review and recommendations.
Mr. Karp said recommendation for the approval of the conceptual design as
presented was approved by Parking & Traffic Commission with the following
comments: (1) that the lanes be clearly delineated for flow of traffic; (2)
that the statue be eliminated or relocated; and l3) that the sight distance be
a consideration when landscaping the intersection of Traffic Way/Branch/Wesley.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Hogan,
and unanimously carried, to accept the conceptual design as recommended by
Parking and Traffic Commission.
NO PARKING ZONE ON ASH STREET lSOTO SPORTS COMPLEX AREA)
Mr. Karp said Grover City had suggested a No Parking zone on Ash Street.
Grover City has allowed a subdivision to be built at our boundary which has
provided us an interconnection between Oak Park Road and Ash Street at Mentone.
To this date, Ash Street has not yet been widened on the north edge of pavement
to provide a parking lane. The Parking & Traffic Commission has recommended that
the area be posted "No Parking".
Mr. Karp read the title of the Resolution. A motion was made by Councilman
Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, and unanimously carried, to dispense
with further reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1749
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLI SH I NG A "NO PARKI NG" ZONE
ON A PORTION OF ASH STREET lNORTH OF CORPORATION
YARD).
A mot i on was made by Counc i 1ll1an Vandeveer, seconded by Counc i lman Ga II agher,
and on the following roll call, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Vandeveer, Gallagher, Hogan, Millis and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 13th day of March, 1984.
CHANGE FROM NO PARKING TO LOADING ZONE - 100 EAST BRANCH STREET lBURNARDO'Z)
Mr. Karp said the Police Department requested this change primarily based
on the "No Left Turn" establ ished at Bridge and Branch Streets. The request
to change the red zone to Loading Zone was presented to the Parking & Traffic
Commission for recommendation to the Council. That Commission complied with
the Police Department request.
Mr. Karp read the title of the Resolution. A motion was made by Councilman
Vandeveer, seconded by Councilman Hogan, and unanimously carried, to dispense
with further reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1750
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING A LOADING ZONE ON A
PORTION OF BRANCH STREET (AKA BURNAROO'Z).
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A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Vandeveer,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Vandeveer, Gallagher, Hogan, Millis and Mayor Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted the 13th day of March 1984.
REPORT OF ACCIOENT5
Mayor Smith reported there were two accidents on the corner of Route 227
and Crown Hill over the weekend. She said two parked cars were wiped out by
drivers coming up the hill who did not observe the Stop sign. Mr. Karp said
he would study the accident report and converse with Parking & Traffic Commission.
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mr. Mack advised Council that the State had passed new legislation which
requires adoption of an Urban Water Managerment Plan for the City by December
31, 1985. He said the first step in meeting the requirements and standards
would be to receive the Conjunctive Use Study for Zone 3.
VILLAGE RESTROOMS
Mr. Mack advised Council that the Mayor had been contacted by representative
of the Village Merchants Association requesting the installation of portable
restrooms in the Village area. Research revealed it would cost $1440.00/year
for rental of two restrooms, constructed of fiberglass and pumped weekiy by the
rental firm. He recommended, if Council does elect to approve them, additional
money be spent to anchor them down. Councilman Hogan estimated they could be
built for $3,000.00 for materiais; using City labor force.
Council Members spoke in opposition, saying it ties in with future develop-
ment of the Civic Center, and to express those views in a letter to the Village
Merchants Association. Councilman Gallagher made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Vandeveer, and unanimously carried, to have the City Manager answer by letter
expressing the views of the Council stating their decision was final.
Mr. Mack advised the Council that another group from the Village Merchants
Association, working through the Downtown Parking Advisory Group, has raised
the question of permanent restrooms rather than temporary restrooms. Counc i I
agreed their decision applied to both permanent and temporary restrooms.
CHANNEL COUNTIES DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES EXPENSE FUNO
Mr. Mack said the Channel Counties Division of the League is asking the
City for an annual fee of $50.00 to cover the expenses associated with quarterly
meetings held by the Oivision.
Councilman Hogan spoke in opposition, and Councilman Vandeveer said he felt
it should be mandatory for each City in the Division to pay the requested fee.
A motion was made by Councilman Vandeveer, seconded by Counciiman Ga!lagher,
and unanimously carried, to pay the $50.00 as requested to the Division.
SALE OF PROPERTY AT 1425 25th STREET, OCEANO
Councilman Millis requested the item be carried over to the next meeting.
Mr. Mack said the proposal is not open. The City wou!d Jose the proposal to
acquire the property at the $70,000.00 advertised price, if it is continued.
Councilman Vandeveer made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hogan, and
unanimously carried, to accept this item for discussion and action.
Following Counci I discussion, a motion was made by Counci lman H09an,
seconded by Councilman Vandeveer, to accept the offer of 570,000.00 for the
excess property on Elm Street. Upon question, Councilman Millis said he
objected to sale of the property, which he felt is worth more money. On the
following rol I ca! I vote, to wi t:
AYES: Councilmen Vandeveer, Gailagher, Hogan and Mayor Smith
NOES: Councilman Millis
ABSENT: None
the foregoing motion carried.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Gallagher asked Mr. Karp to give a rundown on Brisco Road. Mr.
Karp said construction had commenced last week on the water line going into
Brisco Road. The final design plans for the road improvements have not been
completed. When they are, permission will be solicited from the property owners,
for the City to'grade on their property. When that permission is obtained, Staff
will send the design out for bids.
Mayor Smith asked what was being built in front of the Cemetery. Mr. Karp
said it was a pump station for the blending line, which runs between the well
field and the Lopez transmission line, and which will guarantee that the City
will have the ability to blend its high nitrate well water with the Lopez line,
even if Feather River water goes through (the increased flow through the Lopez
line will reduce the operating pressure of the line).
Mayor Smith said she would like Mr. Mack to write a letter supporting
Grover City's objection to the State's intent to charge parking fees at the
Grand Avenue beach.
Mayor Smith said Mr. Eisner had developed a slide presentation regarding
design criteria in the community and would like to have it presented to Council.
Council agreed to meet a 7:00 P.M., March 27, 1984, to see the slide presentation.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to Closed Session at 10:28 P.M.
RECONVENEMENT AND ADJOURNMENT
Council reconvened from Closed Session at 11:05 P.M. A motion was made by
Councilman Millis, seconded by Councilman Hogan, and unanimously carried, to
adjourn at 11:06 P.M., to the next Regular Session scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on
March 27, 1984.
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MAYOR
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