Minutes 1990-04-24
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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY APRIL 24, 1990
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
The city Council met at 7:30 P.M., with Mayor Pro Tem B'Ann
Smith presiding.
FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
, council Member Olsen led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag,
and the Rev. Phil Coleman of Oak Park Foursquare Church delivered
the invocation.
ROLL CALL J
Present were Mayor Pro Tem Smith and Council Members A.I<:.
"Pete" Dougall, Gene Moots and Doris Olsen. Mayor Mark M. Millis
was absent.
Also present were Planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck,
Long Range Planer Sandy Bierdzinski, PUblic Works Director Paul
Karp, City Manager Chris Christiansen, City Attorney Judy Skousen
Police Chief Rick TerBorch and Deputy city Clerk Marylue Shoemaker.
ORAL CO~NICATIO~S
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Dougall/Olsen" and the motion passed, to
approve Consent Agenda Items 5.A. through 5.1., with the
recommended courses of action.
5.A. Proclamation, "VFW Buddy Poppy Days", May 18 - 19, 1990. The
Mayor Pro Tem so proclaimed and presented a proclamation to W.B.
Sawyer.
5.B. proclamation, "Soil and Water Stewardship Week", April 29-
May 6, 1990. Mayor Pro Tem so proclaimed and presented a
proclamation to D. G. Porter.
S.C. April 9, 1990, City Council Minutes. Approved.
S.D. February 26, 1990, Parking and Traffic Commission Minutes.
Information.
S.E. Progress Payment No. 11, Arroyo Grande Police station
Renovation, Project No. 754. Approved.
5.F Presentation of 1990-91 Proposed Budget. Received.
5.G. Acceptance of Donation Toward Purchase of New Fire Engine and
Recognition of Fire Fighter Howard Ferguson at a Future
Council Meeting. Approved.
5.H. Acceptance of paseo Street Improvements. Approved. i
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5.1. Contract to Prepare EIR, Tentative Tract No. 1742, 1131
Farroll Avenue. (Newport Properties) Authorized.
6. REGISTER OF CHECKS
It was moved by Dougall/Moots, and the motion passed to
approve Cash Disbursements, as contained in the April 18, 1990,
Staff Report of Finance Director David Bacon. i
7.A PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 90-473. TO
INSTAI,L AN ALUMINUM FLAGPOLE 50 FEET HIGH. 1590 WEST BRANCH
STREET:CARL'S JR. RESTAURANT
Planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck refarred to her Staff
Report of April 24, 1990, and said that the applicant is proposing
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to construct a 50 foot high flag pole topped by a 10 inch diameter
ball. Staff gave the heights of other flag poles in Arroyo Grande
for comparison. They hope to fly a 10 foot by 15 foot flag. The
Planning Commission recommended that the Council adopt a resolution
approving the 50 foot flag pole.
There were Council questions of Staff. After being assured
that the Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal
requirements met, Mayor Pro Tem Smith declared the hearing open and
said all persons would be heard regarding the matter.
When no one came forward to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Smith closed
I the hearing to the floor.
It was moved by Dougall/Smith (3-1-1, Dougall, Smith and Olsen
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L voting aye, Moots voting no, Millis abl;lent) to adopt Resolution No.
2385 Approving Conditional Use Permit Case No. 90-473, Applied for
by Carl's Jr. Restaurant, Located at 1590 West Branch Street to
Install a 50 Foot Flag Pole.
7.B PUBLIC HEARI~G - 90NTlNUATION OF GENERAL PLAN UPDATE.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith recommended that the Public Hearing be
continued to April 25, 1990 so that there would be a full Council
to hear the General Plan.
After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly
published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Pro Tem Smith
declared the meeting open and said all persons would be heard
regarding the matter.
HOLLY ZIEGLER of 276 Miller Way spoke regarding property that
she and her husband own at 1110 Sunset Drive. She expressed
concern that the property is a legal non-conforming usage
which makes it difficult to obtain conventional financing for
improvements and remodeling. She said that banks are reluctant to
lend money against such property. She asked for any help that the
city might give.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith said that the matter would be continued
to April 25, 1990.
DARLENE HARRIS of 340 Tally Ho Road requested permission to
put in a shallow well for irrigation purposes. Mayor Pro Tem Smith
suggested that she speak to the City Manager to have the item
placed on a future agenda. Public Works Director Paul Xarp advised
Ms. Harris to apply at City Hall for a permit, which would bring
the matter before the council.
When no one else came forward to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Smith
closed-the" hearing to the floor. It was moved by OlsenjMoots and
the motion carried to continue the Public Hearing to April 25, 1990
at 7:30 P.M.
B.A. UPDATE ON BRIDG~ STRE~T B~IDGE AT ARROYO GRANDE CREEK
~ Mr. Karp reported that the bridge was opened to pedestrian
traffic on April 20, 1990. As soon as some temporary bolts are
replaced, the bridge will be opened to vehicles. He expects this
to occur on April 25, 1990.
B.B. HOOK RAMPS AT CAMINO MERCADO I
No Report
8.C. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT WEST BRANCH STREET/GRAND
AVENUE/TRAFFIC WAY AND WESLEY STREET.
No Report
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8.D. PROPOpED POLICE FACILITY EXPANSION
Chief of Police TerBorch stated that the flooring is being
laid and most of, the cabinet work is in. No definite date has been
set for move-in.
S.E. BALLOT MEASURE WRITTEN ARGUMENT
Mr. Christiansen recommended that the Council consider having
the mayor appoint a subcommittee to draft an argument in favor of
a measure on the November 6, 1990 ballot.
It was moved by Dougall/Olsen, and the motion carried, to
authorize the mayor to appoint a committee to write the argument
in favor of the measure prohibiting participation in the california J
state Water Project by the City of Arroyo Grande without an
affirmative vote of the voters.
S.F. RECYCLING
Mr. Christiansen recommended that the contract be awarded to
Ralcco to commence curbside recycling october 1, 1990 at a cost of
$27,000. After discussion, it was moved by Moots/Olsen, and the
motion carried (3-1-1 Moots, Olsen, smith voting aye, Douqall
votinq no, Millis absent), to award the contract to Ralcco.
It was moved by Olsen/Moots, and the motion passed (3-1-1
Olsen, Moots, Smith voting aye, Dougall voting no, Millis absent),
to rescind Resolution No. 2376, giving South County Sanitary, Inc.
a non-exclusive contract.
8.G. PROPERTY TRANSFER - FIVE ACRES
Because of a possible conflict of interest, Council Members
Dougall and Moots left the room. city Attorney Skousen stated that
the lawsuit has been filed and the County and the developers have
been served. She said she has met with the attorneys for the
County and the developers, who expressed a desire to resolve all
of the issues, and they should let her know the outcome sometime
this week.
COUNCIL MEMBERS DOUGALL AND MOOTS RETURNED TO THE DIAS
9.A. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT CASE NO. 89-466: EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING NON-CONFORMING
USE - ADDITION ~O A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING IN THE CBD ZONE: 13S
SHORT STREET. BILLIE C. SWIGERT. (CONTINUED FROM COUNCIL MEETING
OF MARCH 27. 1990)
Mr. Christiansen recommended that this item be continued to
1'.pril 25, 1990 to be taken care of with the General Plan
discussions.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith stated that this was a continued Public
Hearing and opened the Public Hearing. When no one came forward
to speak, Mayor Pro Tem closed the hearing to the floor.
It was moved by Olsen/Moots,' and the motion carried, to J
continue this item until April 25, 1990.
10.A. CANCET.T,AT'ION OF CITY/COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT.
Mr. Christiansen advised that in September, 1988 a minute
motion was adopted to proceed with cancellation of the city/county
ambulance service contract. He explained that this is no
reflection on the provider whatsoever. It is a reflection on the
county.
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It was moved by Moots/Olsen (4-0-1, Moots, Olsen, Dougall,
smith voting aye, Millis absent) to approve Resolution No. 2386
Cancelling the Emergency Medical Services Contract with the County
of San Luis Obispo.
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19.B. MARCH OF DIMES WALK-A-THON/BRIDGE OPENING CELEBRATION
Mr. Christiansen referred to a memorandum from Gretchen Potter
of the March of Dimes requesting closure of Bridge Street on May
5, 1990, from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.
It was moved by Dougall/Olsen, and the motion carried, to
close the bridge as requested.
10.C. PURCHASE OF THREE (31 POLICE UNITS
l Mr. Christiansen referred to the April 20, 1990 Staff Report
of Chief TerBorch, who recommended that the City purchase the one
police vehicle that was approved in the 1989-90 budget and the two
vehicles that are requested in the 1990-91 Police Department budget
Mr. Christiansen said maintenance costs are becoming too high, and
if the orders are placed now the units should be delivered by the
end of August or early september. He said no payment will be made
until the units are delivered.
Mr. Christiansen recommended ordering the units at this time.
After discussion it was moved by Moots/Dougall and the motion
carried to approve the purchase.
1l. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Moots/Dougall and a unanimous vote, the Council
adjourned to 7:30 M.M. Wednesday, April 25, 1990.
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B'ANN SMITH, MAYOR PRO TE;M
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HOEMAKER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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