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OF THE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25,1997
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CAUFORNIA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor A.K. "Pete- Dougall: Mayor Pro Tern Michael Lady: Council Members Michael
Fuller, Thomas A. Runels, and Steve Tolley; City Manager Robert L Hunt, and City
Attorney Timothy J. Carmel met at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
2. CLOSED SESSION:
(a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated litigation significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
involving three (3) potential cases.
3. ADJOURNMENT: To Regular Council Meeting February 25,1997,
7:30 p.m., Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., with
Mayor Dougall presiding. He said no reportable action was taken on Item 2.a. in the
Closed Session.
2. and 3. FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
The .Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag was ted by members of the Adventure He Wa Win
Su Camp Fire Club with Colleen Martin, their leader. The Reverend Brian Beres of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints delivered the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council - Present with Mayor Dougall 'Here Mayor Pro Tern Lady and Council
Members Fuller, Runels, and Tolley. Staff members present were City Manager Hunt, City
Attorney Carmel, City Clerk Nancy Davis, Community Development Director Doreen
Liberto-Blanck, Finance Director Lynda Snodgrass, Chief of Police Rick TerBorch, Director
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of Building and Fire Terry Fibich, Director of Parks and Recreation John Keisler, and
Public Works Director John Wallace.
Redevelopment Agency - Present with Chair Dougall 'Here Vice Chair Lady and Board
Members Fuller, Runels, and Tolley. Staff members present 'Nefe Executive Director Hunt,
Agency Counsel Carmel, Board Secretary Davis, Assistant Executive Director Liberto-
Blanck, Ms. Snodgrass, Chief TerBorch, Mr. Fibich, Mr. Keisler, and Mr. Wallace,
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
S.a. Mayor Dougall presented a letter of appreciation for leading the flag salute to
Adventure He Wa Win Su Camp Fire Club.
S.b. Mayor Dougall presented a proclamation honoring Absolutely Incredible Kid Day to
Sandy and Andy Matson of Camp Fire Boys and Girts to be celebrated on March 20, 1997.
S.c. Ron McEvoy, Community Director for March of Dimes of the Central Coast, expressed
thanks to the Mayor, City Council, Police Department, and Parks and Recreation
Department for their support of "Walk America" and the March of Dimes and presented the
Mayor with a plaque of appreciation.
Mark Vasquez of Design Graphics was publicly recognized and thanked for taking the time
to pick up papers that 'Here scattered throughout the downtown village area at 6:30 a.m.
that morning.
6. AGENDA REVIEW
Mr. Hunt stated he distributed supplemental information for Items 11 (b) and 11 (e).
6.A. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES READ IN TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Lady/Runels and the motion passed unanimously that all resolutions and
ordinances presented at the meeting be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
7.A. PUBLIC HEARING - REVISIONS TO THE CITY SIGN ORDINANCE
At the direction of the City Council, Community Development Director Liberto-Blanck
outlined proposed revisions to the sign ordinance that 'Here in conformance with the City's
"business friendly" attitude. The proposed revisions are:
(1 ) Section 9-13.020 provides for two new permit processes: an administrative sign
program for small multi-tenant projects which would be approved by staff after
recommendation by the Architectural Advisory Committee; and a mural permit which may
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be approved by the Community Development Director. New fees would need to be
recommended prior to the effective date of the Sign Ordinance.
(2) Section 9-13.030, subsections F and G provide for two new categories of signs,
"accessory signs" and "incidental and supplemental signs."
(3) Table 9-13.06Q-(A) provides for a more equitable means of calculating sign area for
all businesses.
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(4) Section 9-13.050 in reference to "Exempt Signs" has been expanded.
(5) Section 9-13.070 clarifying what process was needed for specific types of sign
revisions.
After meetings and discussions among staff and the Chamber of Commerce, Village
Improvement Association, Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board, the
Architectural Advisory Committee, and the Planning Commission, the following additional
revisions 'Nere recommended:
(6) Table 9-13.04Q-A includes sign requirements for bed and breakfast inns.
(7) Section 9-13.030C states visible neon tubing outlining the interior of a window shall
be considered a sign.
Ms. liberto-Blanck further stated that the Architectural Advisory Committee and the
Planning Commission recommend the City Council review the draft sign ordinance and
introduce the ordinance for first reading.
After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal
requirements met, Mayor Dougall declared the hearing open and said all persons would
be heard .regarding the matter.
When no one came forward to speak in regard to this matter, Mayor Dougall closed the
hearing to the floor.
After Council discussion, it was moved by Lady/Fuller (5-0-0, with Lady, Fuller, Tolley,
Runels, and Dougall voting aye) to accept the recommendations of the Architectural
Review Committee and Planning Commission and introduce for a first reading an
Ordinance Repealing the Existing Title 9, Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code Entitled "Sign
Regulations. in its Entir~ty; Adopting a Negative Declaration; Adopting a New Title 9,
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Chapter 13; Adopting Revisions to Title 9, Chapters 3, 10 and 18; and Instructing the City
Clerk to File a Notice of Determination.
8. PUBUC COMMENT PERIOD
Gloria Stinn submitted a letter dated May 3, 1996 to Joel Mann, Hawkeye Investments,
from Lyle Gorman, Regional Real Estate Manager of TargetlMervyns Property
Development regarding the Central Coast ToVJl1 Center in Arroyo Grande.
Billy Aplanalf, Greg Wilson, Mitchell Houseman, all of Arroyo Grande, came forward to
request that the City build a skate board park. City Manager Hunt said the Parks and
Recreation Director 'NOuld be contacting them.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by LadyfTolley (5-0-0, with Lady, Tolley, Fuller, Runels, and Dougall voting
aye) to approve Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.e. and 9.g. through 9.n., with the
recommended courses of action.
9.a. Minutes of City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meetings of January 14 and 28,
1997. Approved.
9.b. Cash Disbursements Ratification. Approved.
9,c. Authorization for Attendance at Planners Institute. Approved.
9.d. Appointment to Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). Approved
appointment of Otis S. Page, Jr.
9.e. Adoption of An Ordinance Rezoning Property at 590 Cherry Street From RA-B3 to SF.
Ordinance No. 483 C.S. adopted.
9.g. _ Request for Four-Way Stop Signs on Walnut Street at Ash Street. Resolution No,
3201 adopted.
9.h. Authorization to Solicit Bids for Uniform Rental and Related Services. Approved.
9.L New State Declared Disaster #1155. Council Resolution No. 3202 and a State of
California Resolution were adopted.
9.j. Conditional Use Permit Case No. 96-545, 227 Le Point Street, Water Neutralization
Proposal. Approved.
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9.k. Authorization to Solicit Bids for the Purchase of T'I1IO New Jack Hammers. Approved.
9,\, Authorization to Solicit Bids for the Purchase of a Paint Shaker. Approved.
9.m. Approval of FY 1997-98 Cost Allocation Plan. Approved.
9.n. Contract Services with Techni Service Company. Mayor authorized to sign contract.
It was moved by RunelslFuller (5-0-0, 'Nith Runels, Fuller, Lady, Tolley, and Dougall voting
aye) to approve Consent Agenda Item 9.f., with the recommended course of action.
9.f. Replacement of Pavement, Water, and Sewer Improvements in Bridge, Nelson, and
Short Streets, Project No. 60-70-90-96-5, Contract Change Order NO.1. Approved
Contract Change Order NO.1.
10.A. SLOCOG GRANT PROJECT - BIKEWAY PROJECT ONE. PAULDING MIDDLE
SCHOOL BIKE LANES
Public Works Director Wallace summarized four alternative bike alignments for Bikeway
Project One. SLOCOG as of February 5th has imposed a deadline of July 1, 1997 for
adequate 'I1IOrk (e.g., design and/or construction) to begin on Bikeway Project One. If the
City does not make that deadline, the entire funding of $222,760 of Proposition 116 funds
'I1IOuld no longer be available. This deadline inhibits extensive investigation of the other
alternative bike alignments as such investigation 'I1IOuld go beyond the July 1 deadline and
jeopardize the funding.
Edward Gordon, 272 Tempus; Don Selvey, 103 Oro Drive; and Steve Devencenzi,
SLOCOG staff member, spoke to the Council on this matter.
It was moved by LadyfTolley (5-0-0 with Council/Board Members Lady, Tolley, Runels,
Fuller, and Dougall voting aye) to adopt Alignment NO.1 of Bikeway Project One and
authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to SLOCOG. _
10.8. POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING REGIONAL SHA FUNDS
Public Works Director Wallace summarized the history of Council's actions regarding
reprogramming of Regional State Highway Account (SHA) funds and SLOCOG's response
to Council's actions. Staff proposed a policy statement as it relates to the allocation of
Regional SHA funds in the future and the use of the remaining $170,000 of Regional SHA
funds.
Steve Devencenzi, SLOCOG staff member, responded to Council questions.
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After discussion regarding various areas of traffic concern along the Highway 101 corridor,
the possibility of losing SHA funds if the Council delays in taking action on a policy
statement, and the desire to develop possible alternatives to the policy presented by
SlOCOG, Mayor Dougall said this matter \YOuld be continued to the next Council meeting.
11.A. FORMATION OF A SUBCOMMITTEE TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE SALE OF
RANCHO GRANDE PARK SITE
Council Member Tolley stated he may have a conflict of interest on this matter and left the
dais.
City Manager Hunt stated that in order to comply with Council's request to investigate
options for the sale of the Rancho Grande Park site, it was recommended that Council
approve the fonnation of a subcommittee consisting of a Council Member, designated by
the City Council, a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, a representative
from the Rancho Grande Homeowners' Association, and staff.
It was moved by Runelsllady (4-0-1 with Runels, lady, Fuller, and Dougall voting aye;
Council Member Tolley abstaining) to form a subcommittee to address the possible sale
of the Rancho Grande park site, and appointing Mayor Dougall as the City Council
representative.
City Manager Hunt noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission 'NOuld appoint a
subcommittee member from the Commission at its March meeting and that the City 'NOuld
draft a letter to the Rancho Grande Homeowners Association asking for a representative
from the Association to be a member of the subcommittee as well.
11.8. SCHEDULE OF USE FEE RECOMMENDATIONS. RSCAL YEAR 1997-98 PARKS
AND RECREATION
The Mayor and City Council congratulated Interim Finance Director Cox, Finance Director
Snodgrass, and Parks and Recreation Director Keisler, for the preparation of the
comprehensive Use Fee Schedule.
Parks and Recreation Director Keisler summarized the Schedule of Use Fees, which
provides an analysis of parks and recreation fees and identifies the costs related to parks
and recreation services to the public. The fees 'NOuld result in an increase in General
Fund Revenue and reduce the annual subsidy of recreation programs.
Upon question, City Manger Hunt clarified that the fees become effective May 1, 1997.
However, the Council could modify the resolution adopting the fees, or modify any of the
fees.
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John Clark, 224 McKinley, and Otis Page, 606 Myrtle Street, spoke to the Council on this
matter.
It was moved by Lady/Fuller (5-0-0, with Lady, Fuller, Tolley, Runels and Dougall voting
aye) to adopt Resolution No. 3203 adjusting and establishing specified fees for parks and
recreation services, as modified, which fees shall be effective beginning May 1, 1997.
11.C. TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES ON SPRUCE STREET AT CEDAR STREET
Public Works Director Wallace summarized the request to install a multi-way stop sign at
the intersection of Spruce Street and Cedar Street by residents of that area, and the
findings of the Traffic Commission after several meetings with staff and members of that
neighborhood. Public Works Director Wallace and Chief T erBorch responded to questions
from the Council.
O,V. Hunter, 259 Spruce, spoke against installing traffic calming devices. Council
Members said the devices may not be needed when Oak Park Boulevard is completed;
installing the devices could set a precedence in the City, and costs are too high.
Dick Franks, 879 Fair Oaks Avenue, spoke in favor of installing traffic calming devices.
It was moved by TolleylRunels (5-0-0 with Tolley, Runels, Lady, Fuller, and Dougall voting
aye) to deny the request to install traffic calming devices on Spruce Street at Cedar Street.
11.D. PROPOSED JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILS OF ARROYO GRANDE.
GROVER BEACH. AND PISMO BEACH
City Manager Hunt stated there was an interest among the cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover
Beach, and Pismo Beach to hold a joint meeting of the respective City Councils.
It was moved by Lady/Fuller and the motion passed unanimously to approve a joint
meeting of the City Councils of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Pismo Beach on
March ';.7, 1997., with April 3, 1997 as an alternate date in the event of a conflict.
11.E. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED DRAFT
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TRANSMITTALS
Council Members Tolley and Runels stated they each may have a conflict of interest on
this matter and stepped down from the dais.
City Manager Hunt outlined the benefits over the next 30 years to the community of Arroyo
Grande with the adoption of the proposed Redevelopment Plan. In addition to Council
comments, staff would be conducting workshops in February regarding proposed projects
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for the Plan 'Nith the Chamber or Commerce and the Village Improvement Association. He
then re-introduced Jon Huffman of Urban Futures, who also was available for Council
questions.
It was moved by Lady/Fuller (3-0-2 with Board Members Lady, Fuller, and Chairman
Dougall voting aye; and Board Members Tolley, and Runels abstaining) to adopt RDA
Resolution No. 97-7 approving the proposed draft redevelopment plan and authorizing
transmittals to agencies.
11.F. SCHEDUUNG OF JOINT PUBUC HEARING
City Manager Hunt darified the next step for the Redevelopment Agency was to schedule
a Joint Public Hearing betvJeen the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council.
It was moved by Fuller/Lady (3-0-2, with Board Members Fuller, Lady, and Chairperson
Dougall voting aye; and Board Members Tolley, and Runels absent) to adopt Resolution
No. 97-8 of the Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency Authorizing the Joint Public
Hearing of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande and the Arroyo Grande
Redevelopment Agency.
Council Members Runels and Tolley resumed their chairs at the dais.
11.G. SCHEDUUNG OF JOINT PUBUC HEARING
City Manager Hunt stated it was now necessary for the City Council to schedule a Joint
Public Hearing between the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency. He noted the
date of May 13, 1997 had been set aside for the joint public hearing.
It was moved by Fuller/Lady (5-0-0, with Fuller, Lady, Tolley, Runels, and Mayor Dougall
voting aye) to adopt Resolution No. 3204 of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
Authorizing the Joint Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande and
the Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency.
12.A. CITY COUNCIL REPORT - MAYOR A.K. "PETE" DOUGALL
(1) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD): The Sanitation District
publishes an annual booklet summarizing the operations of the wastewater treatment
plant The outfall line, which treats effluent before it goes out to the ocean and has been
in use for the past 10 years, is scheduled to be lined. The treatment plant will not shut
down operations to carry out this procedure.
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(2) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO): Mayor Dougall summarized the
purpose of LAFCO and their interactions between the cities and County regarding land
transfers.
(3) Economic Development Committee: Nothing to report.
12.B. CITY COUNCIL REPORT - MAYOR PRO TEM MICHAEL LADY
(1) South County Area Transit (SCAT): Nothing to report.
(2) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG): Nothing to report.
(3) San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORT A): Nothing to report.
12.C. CITY COUNCIL REPORT - COUNCIL MEMBER MICHAEL FULLER
(1 ) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board (IWMA): Council Member Fuller
summarized a manual published by IWMA regarding recycling issues. The Board is trying
to decide the best possible method for distributing the manual to the public. He also
reported that the Board had applied for grant funding and had received $120,000, which
will go towards consolidating collection sites and appropriately handling hazardous
wastes. In regards to AB 939 and the requirement to reduce the amount of waste going
to the landfill, the Board approved a 7% adjustment on waste stream calculations for the
City of Arroyo Grande. If approved by the State, this adjustment will assist the City of
Arroyo Grande in meeting the target reduction amount of 50%.
(2) Air Pollution Control Board (APCB): Fees related to air toxic hot spots have been
considerably reduced. The Board adopted a resolution regarding solvents in asphalt
which addressed emission reductions per the Clean Air Act.
(3) Highway 227 Subcommittee: Nothing to report.
12.D. CITY COUNCIL REPORJ - COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS A . RUNELS
(1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Committee: Lake Lopez is full and a road wash out almost
took place. The State Water pipeline which connects to the clear water reservoir at the
treatment plant has been completed and is now ready to receive State water. The
Remedial Study has been completed but the Committee will not be receiving it for several
months. A budget meeting regarding the Lopez treatment plant facility was cancelled.
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC): The major issue before the
Committee is Santa Maria's desire to sell reclaimed State Water. A large golf course is
planned to be built off of Highway 1 near the edge of the bluff. Santa Maria desires to sell
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the treated State water to the developers who will be developing the golf course. Santa
Maria proposes to deliver the treated water through the underground aquifer along seven
miles of farmland. .
12.E. CITY COUNCil REPORT - COUNCil MEMBER STEVE TOllEY
(1) Long-Range Plan Update Committee: Nothing to report.
(2) South County Youth Coalition: Groups have been \YOrking very hard on the issue of
Measure A and a Youth Master Plan to address youth problems, youth recreation
programs, law enforcement issues, etc.
(3) Community Agriculture Support Program (CASP): Nothing to report.
(4) Mobile Home Rent Review Board: The Board decided on a 3-1 vote not to allow a rent
increase. He requested that staff update the current ordinance regarding mobile home
rent control and referred to a letter submitted by Melvin Johnson of the Rent Review Board
to the Council requesting the same.
13. COUNCil COMMUNICATIONS
Counc!l Member Tolley reported that his wife will be selling Rancho Grande Phase 2
property. She will be directly paid monthly by Ottse. Council Member Tolley contacted the
FPPC and it confirmed his conflict of interest regarding commercial development of
Rancho Grande.
Council Member Lady reported that he was contacted by a member of the Pismo Beach
City Council regarding the issue of Los Robles Del Mar, a large Pismo Beach development
near Oak Park Boulevard.
Mayor Dougall suggested the possibility of laying fibre optic cable throughout the City of
Arroyo Grande as roads \Nere being reconstructed for a possible future City utility available
to the public and local businesses. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff tq
investigate the possibility of laying fibre optic cable in the City.
14. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by LadylRunels and the motron passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting
at 10:00 p.m.
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NANCY A. AVIS, CITY CLERK
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