Minutes 1986-06-10
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C!TY COUNC I L JUNE 10, 1986
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor B'Ann Smith presiding.
Upon roll call Counci1members Matt Gallagher, Dorace Johns?n and Gene Moots were
present. Counci1member D. G. Porter was absent. The meetlng was held at the
Community Building, 211 Vernon Avenue.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Councilmember Gallagher led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. The
Rev. Greyory Waybright of Grace Bible Church delivered the invocation.
Ma)or Smith presented plaque from the City to Mr. Joe Higuera in recog-
nition ot his volunteerism for the the Parks and Recreation Department. She
said Mr. Higuera had livc,d in the County all of his life except for his
service during World War II. She said the 75-year-old had been volunteering
for the City since 1981.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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CO~NNT AGENDA
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On mot i on of Counci lmember Johnson, su:onded by Counci 1member Moots. and
unanimously carried, to approve Co"sent Agenda Items 1 throu9h 10 and 12 through
14.
1. Minutes of May 27 and 29, 1986 (Recomnend Approval)
2. Ca.h Disbursement Ratification and Demand Regi..ter (Recomnend Approval)
3. May, 1986 Investment Deposit Report (Information
4. May, 1986 Departmental Report (Information)
5. League of CaliforniA Cities' Legidative Bulletins,
Nos. 19 and 20 (Information)
6. O1anncl Counties' Division Newsletter (Infomlation)
7. So. SLO Cowlty Sanitation Distritt - Revision of
Wastewater Discharge Requirements (Information)
8. City Oerlt's Progress Report (Infonnation)
9. Com>.ounity Building Progress Payment No. 1 (Recommend Approval
10. Soto Sports Complex Electrical and Lighting
Project L'iual Payment and Project Acceptance (Recommend Alroroval)
12. Corporation Yard Addition Progress Payment, Final
Payment and Project Acceptance (Reconmend Approval)
13. Pump I'lousc Progress Payment, Final Payment and
Project Acceptance (Reconmeoo Approval)
H. Order to Place Lien Upon 312 Le Point Street for
Sidewalk Improvetn<:nts (Recommend Placement)
Consent Agenda Item 11. On motion of Counci1memher Johnson, seconded
by Counei Imember Moots, and unanimously carried, to approve Consent Agenda Item
11 as amended to include the filing of the Notice of Completion.
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C!TY COUNC I L JUNE 10, 1986
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA P I~G[ TWO
SOUTH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT SALE OF EFFLUENT DISCUSSION
Mayor Smith referred to a letter from Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation
District President Ella Honeycutt to South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation
District Administrator John Wallace. Mayor Smith said there were four important
points made in the letter. Councilmember Gallagher said that GE/Pyropower
had decided not to undertake the project which would have included the use of
district effluent. He said that, upon his recommendation, the district board
will be going back to the Board of Supervisors to discuss possible reinstate-
ment of talks with GE/Pyropower. Mayor Smith asked that the four points
in Mrs. Honeycutt's letter be discussed by the district board.
REPORT ON SB 2477, 1911 STREET IMPROVEMENTS ACT
Mr. Karp referred to his staff report of June 3, 1986, and said that
SB 2477 would in effect limit the Council's authority in establishing curb,
gutter, and sidewalk districts in commercial and high traffic areas because of
costs associated with the general procedures of the 1911 Improvement Act. He
recommended that the City Counci 1 draft a letter in opposition to SB2477.
On mot i on of Counci lmember Gallagher, seconded by Counci lmember Johnson, and
unanimoulsy carried, to approve Mr. Karp's recommendation.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON CITY PROPERTY
Mayor Smith asked Parks and Recreation Director John Keisler for a list
of persons who had reserved the Community Center in the future. Mr. Mack said
the Community Building has been reserved for parties through February 13, 1987.
He said there were 32 in number that had indicated there would be consumption
of alcohol. He said these were organizational meetings and private parties.
Mayor Smith invited the public to speak at the meeting.
MRS. JOE BUENTIEMPO of 450 S. Elm Street, MRS. CLEO SILVA of 195 Fairview
Drive and MRS. SHARON SILVIERA of 810 Pearl Avenue all said they had reserved
the Community Center for private parties or weddings, where alcoholic beverages
would be served. They said it was too late to find another building. CHARLES
ROSS of 323 E. Cherry Street said banning alcohol from City facilities would
be another erosion of basic personal liberties. He said the police have more
serious matters to deal with, and minors are already not supposed to drink
alcohol. He said he objects to insurance companies dictatin9 policy in
California.
Councilmembers discussed the liability problems connected with the use
of City buildings when alcohol was being consumed. Members said they regretted
hav i ng to ban a 1 coho,l from City bu i 1 dings, but fe It it is necessary. They
said that persons who have already r~served the Cwnmunity Building should be
allowed to go ahead with their parties where alcohol would be served, and
City Attorney Art Shaw wrote an amendment to the proposed Ordinance expressing
that view in a Section 3.
Mr. Mack read the title of the proposed Ordinance. On motion of
Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, and unanimously
carried to dispense with further reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
AMENDING THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE,
CHAPTER 15 TO TITLE 5, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE SERVICE AND CONSUMPTION ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Mayor Smith said that constituted the first reading of the proposed Ordinance.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE THREE
1986/87 REVENUE SHARING FUND
Mr. Muck explained that probably this would be the last year the City would
receive Revenue Sharing Funds from the Federal Government as it is cutting the
program. Referring to his report of June 6, 1986, he listed those organizations
which applied for funds and his recommendations.
Mayor Smith said the notice of public hearing had been duly published and
all requirements governing hearings had been met and the hearing was declared
open.
JEANNIE NIX of Pismo Beach, representing the Red Cross, made a plea for
funds saying the Red Cross serves the County in three ways, 1. Service to
Military Families, 2. Disaster Services, and 3; Safety Trainin9 Courses. She
asked the Council for $395.00
MARSHA DUGGER of 222 McKinley also asked for support for the Red Cross
and mentioned the organization's work during the Las Pilitas Fire last year.
LOUISA CARNELLI, director of RSVP, thanked the City for funds designated
for the organization.
BILL CASTELLANOS, director of EOC Head Start, requested $1,195.00 from
the Revenue Sharing funds.
Mayor Smith called for others to speak, and when no one came forward,
closed the public portion of the hearing.
Councilmembers decided to amend Mr. Mack's recommendation by allocating
$400.00 to the Red Cross, cutting the Arts Council of SLO County allocation
from $500.00 to $200.00, and cutting the San Luis Obispo County Symphony
Assn. allocation from $500.00 to $400.00. Councilmember Gallagher asked that
a symphony concert be performed in the South County.
Mr. Mack read the title of the Revenue Sharing resolution. On motion
of Counci1member Johnson., seconded by Councilmember Moots and unanimous ly
carried, to dispense with further reading of the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1964
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE, ADOPTING THE PLANNED USES OF
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR THE 1986-1987 FISCAL YEAR
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,
and on the following roll call, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Gallagher, Johnson and Moots
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Porter
The foregoing Resolution WctS passed and adopted on the 10th day of June, 1986.
CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AMENDMENT
Mr. Mack referred to his proposed amendments to the City Council Rules
of Procedure of June 4, 1986, and Councilmembers said they had read them and
approved. Mr. Mack read the title of the proposed Resolution. On motion of
Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, and unanimously
carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1965
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1358 AND
AMENDING RULES OF PROCEDUREDF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE CITY COUNCIL
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CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AMENDMENT Continued
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Gallagher, Johnson and Moots.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Porter
1986/87 COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AGI\EEMENT
Mr. Mack referred to his memo of June 6, 1986, explaining the agreement.
He recommended that the Council approve the agreement with $13,500.00 maximum.
He recommended that in the event there are unusual enforcement circumstances,
the County has the right to come back to the City mid-year and request a
contract adjustment. On motion of Counc'ilmember Johnson, seconded by Council-
member Moots, and unanimously carried to approve the agreement with the $13,500.00
maximum.
*Mr. Karp told the Council that it ~as necessary for a Resolution to be passed
on Consent Agenda Item 14. He distributed copies to Councilmembers and asked
that the Resolution be adopted at the end of the Discussion Items on tile Agenda.
1986/87 TRANSPORTATION FUND CLAIM
Mr. Karp referred to his staff report of June 5, 1986, and recommendation
that funds be allocated to the City from the Local Transportation Fund in the
amount of $243,507.00 and the State Transit Assistance Fund in the amount of
$23,618.00. Mayor Smith asked about the new SCAT budget, and Mr. Mack said
the City's prorata share would be increased 50 percent. Mr. Karp read the
title of the Resolution. On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Council-
rnember Moots, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1966
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
APPROVING THE 1986/87 CLAIM FOR FUNDING ANNUAL LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION FUND AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND
TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO AREA COORDINATING' COUNCIL
On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moots and
on the following roll call vote, to wit: '
AYES: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Gallagher, Johnson and Moots
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Porter
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of June, 1986.
1986/87 LIABILITY INSURANCE REPORT
Mr. Mack referred to his Liability Insurance Status Report of June 5, 1986,
and said that the Planet Insurance Company policy will expire June 30, 1986.
He said if a new $3,000,000 Planet policy is obtained, the policy's terms will
differ significantly with policies to which the City has been accustomed in the
pas t. He outlined for the Council tile major changes in a new policy. Council-
member Galla9her asked that notice of the new provisions of a new liability
policy be sent to SCEDA and to the legislators. After Council discussion, on
motion of Councilmember Galla9her, seconded by Councilmember Moots, and
unanimously carried to send Mr. Mack's liability report to SCEDA and all of
the State le9islators who represent residents of the City.
AUTHORIZATION TO BID JAMES WAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Mr. Karp referred to his staff report of June 5, 1986, on si9nalization
for James Way at Oak Park Boulevard; Request Permission to Bid; Project No.
90-86-2. He recommended that the City Counci 1 authorize a can for bids for
the referenced project. On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by
Councilmember John~on, and unanimously carried, to approve Mr. Karp's recom-
mendation.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE FIVE
TRAFFIC SAFlTY GRANT APPLICATION
Mr. Mack said the Planning Department has applied for a traffic safety
project grant from the State Office of Traffic Safety to assist in efforts to
implement the recently adopted Circulation Element. He said the grant will
provide for consultant services to the City to improve data collection, storage
and analysis. He said the project will inc~ude computer software programs
and improve interdepartmental coordination of the computer system, provide an
analysis of high accident locations and a study of the Grand Avenue corridor.
Mr. Mack read the title of the proposed Resolution.
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,
and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1967
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
FOR A TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT GRANT
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Moots,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Gallagher, Johnson and Moots
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Porter
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of June, 1986.
Mr. Mack said that at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 10, 1986, the City had
received notice it had been awarded the grant.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE/REVERSION TO ACREAGE
Mr. Shaw read the title of the Ordinance. On motion of Councilmember
Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Moots, and unanimously carried, to dispense
with further reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 347 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. OF ARROYO GRANDE
REQUIRING LOT COMBINATIONS OR
REVERSION TO ACREAGE
WHEN STRUCTURES ARE ERECTED
ACROSS PARCEL LINES
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Gallagher, Johnson and Moots
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Porter
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 10th day of June, 1986.
OCS AIR STANDARDS LETTER
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,
and unanimously carried, to ratify the appointments of Mayor Sheila Lodge of
Santa Barbara and Councilmember Chuck Comstock of Grover City to the OCS air
standards committee.
MEDICAL POLICY CHANGES
Mr. Mack referred to his Medical Policy Changes report of June 10, 1986,
and said that on August 1, 1986, the Health Net program will be changed to
California Care, a Blue Cross sponsored HMO. He recommended that the Council
authorize him to make the conversion to the new program possible and to meet
and confer with employees on the subject. On motion of Councilmember Johnson,
seconded by Councilmember Moots, and unanimously carried, to approve Mr. Mack's
recommendation.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 14-0RDER TO PLACE LIEN UPON 312 LE POINT STREET FOR
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS-RESOLUTION
Mr. Karp said he had distributed copies of the Resolution which allows
the Superintendent of Streets to file a lien on the parties who refuse to pay
their assessments for work permormed under 1911 Act proceedings on Le Point Street
in the appropriate amount of time. He read the title of the Resolution. On motion
'Jf Counci lmember Ga 11 agher, seconded by Counci lmember Moots, and unanimous ly carri ed,
to disDense with further reading of the ~psnlution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1968
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DIRECTING THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO USE
ALTERNATIVE MEASURES OF COLLECTING
ASSESSMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE CURBS,
GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAY APRONS
AND DRIVEWAY CONFORMANCE
On motion of Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Gallagher, Johnson and Moots
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Porter
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of June, 1986.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Gallagher suggested changing the name of Christmas Tree
Park on Traffic Way and Nelson Street to the Colonel Ben Jacobs War Memorial,
in memory of Col. Jacobs, who passed away recently. He said Col. Jacobs had
served in World War I, II, Korea and Vietnam. He said local veterans'
groups could participate in the project. Mayor Smith said the item should
go before the Parks and Recreation Commission first, and other Councilmembers
agreed. Councilmember Gallagher said that the project should be undertaken
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while Traffic Way is being redesigned,. and that the City does not have
anything set aside to honor veterans.
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ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Councilmembers adjourned at 9:10 P.M. to Executive Session in the
Conference Room at the Council Chambers building.
RECONVENEMENT AND ADJOURNMENT TO CONTINUED MEETING
Counci 1 members t'econvened andimmedi ate ly adjourned to a Cont i nued
Council meeting at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 11, 1986, a Budget Study Session.
MAYOR
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C!TY CLERK