Minutes 1978-06-13
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CITY COUNCIL
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 13, 1978
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A-6, Receipt of a Letter of Concern from Arthur Garey, Re. Tax Assessment of
his Property. RECOMMEND COPY OF LETTER BE SENT TO THE COUNTY SUPERVISOR AND
COUNTY ASSESSOR.
7. Receipt of a letter of Concern, Re. Sale of Pornographic Literature, Mrs.
Mavis Wilson, Oceano. RECOMMEND LETTER BE REFERRED TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION.
8. Receipt of the Quarterly Report on the Central Coast Self-Insurance Fund.
RECOMMEND RECEIPT AND FILED,
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF LOW COST SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM IN COUNTY
The Council read a letter from county resident Victoria Boatwright, which
urges the Council's support of a low cost spay and neuter program in San Luis
Obispo County. Administrator Butch reported that the County Board of Super-
visors has directed a study of such a program be made by the County Administra-
tor's Office. It is anticipated that results of the study will be available
toward the end of this month. After brief Council discussion, it was generally
agreed to hold off consideration of this matter until the County completes its
study and the results are received.
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APPEAL RE. PLANNING COMMISSION REZONING (FREITAS) - HELD OVER
The Council read a letter from Attorney Stephen Cool, representing Dr. G. M.
Freitas, who is appealing a Planning Commission decision of May 16, 1978 regarding
a change in the Zoning Ordinance. Administrator Butch reported that the attorney
has requested that Council consideration of the matter be held over until the next
regular meeting, when Mr. Cool would be able to attend. The Council agreed to
hold over this matter until its June 27th meeting.
RECEIPT OF DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS FOR MAY. 1978
. n.e Council received and reviewed the Departmental Reports for the month
of May, 1978, which included the attendance statistics of the recent Crime
Prevention Fair. The Council directed that letters of thanks and commendation
be sent to each group/organization involved in the successful Fair.
MA~OR MILLIS EXCUSED HIMSELF FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT
OF' INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING ITEM AND IS NOW ABSENT. MAYOR PRO TEM GALLAGHER IS
NOW PRESIDING.
O~INANCE ESTABLISHING SCHOOL FACILITIES FEE ON NEW CONSTRUCTION - FIRST READING
'The Council reviewed a proposed ordinance establishing a school facilities
ded~cation of land and fees to be levied on residential development. Administra-
tor Bu!:.ch :reported that because of inconsistencies among the various cities I
building valuations, a flat fee of $500 per building unit and $300 per mobile
home is recommended,
The Council discussed the ordinance, being particularly concerned that if
it. is adopt.ed by this City, that it not be operative unless all other agencies
within the Lucia Mar Unified School District also adopt this same ordinance.
Superintendent of the School District, Robert Hoagland, was present and pointed
out that the ordinance would be for the benefit of school children. Bruce Dotson,
of the consulting firm which had prepared a demographic study of conditions in ~
the school district at their direction, was present and outlined various
advantages of the ordinance besides raising revenues. The Council directed City
Attorney Shipsey to include provisions in the ordinance that the ordinance be
operative contingent upon all other agencies within the Lucia Mar School District
adopting this same ordinance; and that said ordinance become effective immediately
upon the second reading.
After Council discussion, City Attorney Shipsey read, for its first reading
the title of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code by adding provisions estab-
lishing a school facilities dedication of land and fees on new residential
development, as defined in said ordinance. A motion was then made by Councilman
de Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, to dispense with
reading the balance of this ordinance.
MAYOR MILLIS RESUMED HIS PLACE AT THE COUNCIL TABLE AND IS NOW PRESIDING.
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PUBLIC HEARING - FED, REVENUE SHARING FUNDS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Administrator Butch reviewed that this is the second of two public hearings
required in planning the uses of the federal revenue sharing. funds. The Council
reviewed a request for the funds in the amount of $300 from the Family Service
Center, Administrator Butch stated that it is estimated the City's share of funds
will be cut by about two-thirds, but word has not yet been received whether the
passage of Proposition 13 will affect the City's 1978-79 entitlement of the funds,
After being assured by the City Clerk that notice of this public hearing
has been made according to law, Mayor Millis declared the hearing open and all
persons would now be heard regarding proposed uses of federal revenue sharing
funds as they relate to the Municipal Budget,
The following persons spoke on the matter: Doug Hilton spoke in favor of
granting the request for funds from the Family Service Centerl Helen Doose, 1371
Newport, spoke in favor of the proposed allocation for the Woman's Club Community
Building expansion; Audrey Haas, repeated the request received at the Council's
last hearing from the People's Self-Help Housing Corporation I and Charles Jones
of Los Osos spoke in favor of granting the request for funds from the San Luis
0bispo County Symphony Association, also received at the last hearing,
There being no further public discussion on this matter, Mayor Millis
declared the hearing closed,
Mayor Millis suggested that no action be taken on the proposed uses of
federal revenue sharing funds, until the conclusion of all budget study sessions
toward the end of June, to see if Proposition 13 will affect the allocation of
revenue sharing funds, and to see how the Legislature will implement Proposition
13, The Council was in general agreement with this suggestion. The Council was
also in general agreement that the various requests for funds heard during the
two public hearings on the matt~ were very worthy causes, but that no alloca-
tions could be made until it ~e known precisely how much the City will have to
work with in the way of revenue sharing funds.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman de Leon,
seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, holding off adoption
of the uses of federal revenue sharing funds until additional information is
received regarding the affect of Proposition 13 on the City"s allocation,
ORDINANCE INCREASING TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX TO 6% - FIRST READING
Administrator Butch reviewed that pursuant to the Council's direction,
all motels, 'hotels & rooming houses in the City were notified of the City's
intention this evening to consider increasing the transient occupancy tax from
5% to 6%, One response had been received from the Arroyo Grande Motel supporting
the increase as it would be consistent with other cities,
After Council discussion, City Attcrney Shipsey read, for its first
reading, the title of an ordinance amending the City's Municipal Code by
increasing the transient tax provisions from 5% to 6%, A motion was then made
by Councilman Gallagher,. seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried,
to dispense with reading>~e balance of this ordinance,
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In answer to Reporter Dennis Baughman, the City Administrator stated that
this increase would add approximately $2,000 to City revenues,
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APPOINTMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS TO VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS
Mayor Millis reviewed the suggestions for Planning Commission appointments
he had made at the Council's last regular meeting, with the Council having
received since then copies of the applications and Conflict of Interest State-
ments of the two persons, He then nominated Al Gorsline to the Planning Commission
for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 1978, Said nomination was seconded by
Councilman de Leon and carried unanimously,
Mayor Millis then nominated Sharon Fischer to the Planning Commission for
a three year term, beginning July 1, 1978, Said nomination was seconded by Council-
woman Smith and carried unanimously,
Mayor Millis suggested the following persons for consideration for
appointment at the Council's next regular meeting, as follows, Don Whittemore
and Gee Gee Soto to the Parks & Recreation Commissionl Allen Ries, Tom Higdon
and Chuck Burns to the Parking & Traffic Commission, with Andy Jones to serve
as traffic advisory to that Commissionl and Ed Chadwell and Ira Hughes to be
reappointed to the Downtown Parking Advisory Board,
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JUNE 13, 1978
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PUBLIC HEARING SET - REZONING & EIR ON RANCHO GRANDE DEVELOPMENT, 6/27/78, 8 P.M.
On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and
unanimously carried, a public hearing was set for 8,00 P.M, on June 27, 1978, to
consider the rezoning application (Case No, 77-99, Benstock, Inc.) and Environmental
Impact Report on the proposed Rancho Grande Development,
RECEIPT OF LEGISLATIVE BULLETINS FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
The latest Legislative Bulletins from the League of California Cities
were received and reviewed, Also reoeived was a letter from Assemblywoman Carol
Hallett, requesting direction from the City on policy mak.ing by the Legislature
in adopting a workable plan for distribution of the State's funds in view of the
passage of Proposition 13, The Council deolined to take any action on the
matter at this time,
SET PUBLIC HEARING REo REZONE #78-117, STAGECOACH ROAD (ZOGATAj, 7/11/78
A public hearing on Rezoning Case Nc, 78-117 on Stageooach Road, from
"R-A-B-3" to "R-l", requested by Mr, Zogata and recommended for approval by
the Planning Commission, will be set for July 11, 1978 at 8,00 P.M. instead of
June 27th, because of the anticipated length of the public hearing already set
for that date regarding the Rancho Grands development.
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SET PUBLIC HEARING - i,AND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT RE 0 AG LANDS, 7/11/78
A public hearing on the Planning Commission recommendations regarding an
amendment to the Gene.ral Plan Land Use Element Text concerning Prime I and II
Agricultural Lands will be set fc.r 8,00 P,M, C'D July 11, 1978,
APPROVE ELM S'IREE'r SPORTS COMPLEX PER RECOMMENDATIONS OF Cl'I'Y COMMISSIONS
Adminisbcatcr Butch outlined the various study sessions and reviews held
by the. Council and City' Commissions on the proposed Elm Street Sports Complex
development presented by the Spo,rta Associates, The Council reviewed memorandums
from the Parka & Re~~eation and Planning Commissions regarding their review of the
plans and no~ing their con~erns and recomrr,endatione about the complex,
'rhe Planning Cornrrd.$sion :,r!.tiicated tino object.ion to a preliminary approval
Dr the conceptual plans.. subj ect to the following conditions,
1, 'rhat prior to any constructicn, the Associates shall submit for
planning and engineering approval, detailed grading and development plans of
each one of the ~pcrt facilities 0
20 'That a revised ,y,erall development plan shall be submitted in proper
scale>> not:ing dimensions:- of play fii.cilitie:s~ :'foad6~ p,=:,rkin9 and ether related
matters conneoted. with the complsxo
3, That the C.ity a,no the Assooiates should strongly consider widening
and improvements to Ash Stree.t to provide for the adequate flow of traffico
4, 'that a master lighting plan be submitted subJect to Planning and
Public Works Department approval 0 "
The Parks I; Recreation COIl'JIlission gave the Sport.s Complex conoept .its
unanimous approval i with, .the following concerns:
1, The impact on the residential neighborhood of lights, noise and
traffic and suggeeted that an EIR should be made;
2. Ths loes of the area where the tempox'ary Pilg and Campbell fields are
now locatedo The Master Plan shows this as a possible future passive recreation
area to be developed when funds are availableo Since funds to develop this area
will not be available in the foreseeable future, it was agreed in a meeting with
the Associates on October 4, 1977, that P.ilg and Campbell fields would be temporary
so the area could possibly be converted to passive recreation at some future date;
3, Construction of the oomplex in phases and that a plan outlining the
phases of conetruction be made and followed; and
4, The cost ot electricity for the proposed floodlighting.
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No objections were cited by the Planning Commission to the requested
advertisement signing on the inside of the fencing or the temporary snack shack.
Counoilman Pcpe asked when the Master Plan for the ccmplex would be
approved 0 Jim McGillis of the Associates stated that this would be worked out
with the City Engineer 0
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After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman
by Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, approving the Elm
Complex as per the recommendations of the Parks & Recreation and
sions, to include approval of the signs and snack shack,
Mayor Millis appointed City Engineer Karp as the City's liaison on the
Committee for the Sports Complex, He also requested that this item be on every
City Council agenda for progress reports frem Mr, Karp and that he bring any
problems regarding it to the Council,
de Leon, seconded
street Sports
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ADOPT RESOLUTION - FIND LT, RIPLEY'S DISABILITY TO BE INDUSTRIAL
Administrator Butch reported that Police Lieutenant Robert D, Ripley has
applied for disability rstirement from the City effective August 1, 1978, as the
result of a back injury, After Council discussion, City Attorney Shipsey read
the title of a resolution finding Lt, Ripley's disability as industrial, A
motion was then made by Ccuncilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and
unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of this resolution,
RESOLUTION NO, '1322
A RESOLUTION OF THE CrTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT LIEUTENANT ROBERT D,
RIPLEY IS INCAPACITATED AS A RESULT OF AN INDUSTRIAL
INJURY AND THAT HE SHOULD BE RETIRED,
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On motion of Council Member de Leon, seconded by Council Member Gallagher
and on the following re,ll call vote, to wit,
AYES,
NOES;
ABSENT:
Council Members Pope, Gallagher, de Leon, smi,th and Mayor Millis
None
None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 13th day of June, 1978,
PROGRESS REPORT - SOmE COUNTY AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM
Administrator Butch gave an oral progress report on the South County Area
"l1:s.n"it bus system" which is into its second week of operation, Passengers are
being given fr'ee rides these first two weeks of operation, Up through June 12th,
a total of 2,905 people hsve ridden on the two buses, The 25~ per ride fare will
begin next week on June 'i9, 1978,
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GRAN'T CITY WA'TER & SEWER SERVICES TO PROPOSED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ON OAK PARK BLVD,
Administ:G.tO!' Butch recapped the meetings and studies made regarding the
request of the Central Co,ast Chr'istian Academy for certain City services to a site
on the, north €:ide of Oak Pa.c'k Bo\;;leva~d~ 'where, they propose t;o build a j~mior/senior
high scheoL Annexation of the area to the City is not likely as it would be
-considered to be in Pi.smo Beach~s sphere of i.nfluenC'e~ General consensus of the
City's Departments has been that 5 eWe:!' and water service be granted to this area,
at th,,, usual City ,charges for service outs:tde ct the City limits, but that other
services such as fire and police protection be sought from the County.
Marvin Hartwig, Pri.ncipalof the Chr'istian Academy Board, and Lou
Caballero were present and appealed to the Council that consideration be given to
charging regular "inside" the City sewer and water rates, in view of the benefits
of a new school which would alleviate some of the overcrowding being experienced
by the public school system, Mr, Caballero also felt that sometime in the future
the annexation of this area to the City of Arroyo Grande might be looked upon more
favorably by LAFCO and other entities if said area is already receiving Arroyo
Grande services~
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Reporter Doris Olsen asked what the status of sewer and water service by
Arroyo Grande to this area would be if it were annexed by Pismo Beach. The City
Administrator stated there would be se,-eral ways to handle this, such as letting
Pismo Beach take 'Over the services if they are made available to that area by
Pismo Beachp or continuing the services from Arroyo Grandeo Councilman Gallagher
stated his opinion that Pismo Beach should credit Ar'royo Grande for water service
given to the Academy until piame Beach can pick up the services, Mayor Millis
stressed that the servicss are for the high school only and no other development
that may occur in th~t vicinity, and that if the school move~, then the services
will cease.
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ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 13, 1978
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After Council discus,sio!';" ,a moti.on was made by Councilman POp6$ seconded
by Councilman de Leon and carried, granting water and sewer services by the City
of Arroyo Grande to the future site of the new Central Coast Christian Academy
Junior/Senior High School on the north side of Oak Park Boulevard, approximately
one-half mile east of Highway 101,
PROGRESS REPORT - ANIMAL CONTROL MEETING
The Council reviewed a report from Police Chief Clark on his attendance
at the May 26th animal ccntrol meeting, It appears that the contract rates for
the City in the coming fiscal year will remain the same aa for 1977-78, The
Animal Control Supervisor estimates that within two years, the Animal Control
Program should be self-suppo,rting, if the revenues incr'ease at the present rate 0
The City of Arroyo Grande has the best dog licenssd collection receipt totals of
all the cities and the county,
FURTHER DISCUSSION REo PROPOSED ANNEXATION ON 'TI-:E !HKE 'TO GROVER CITY (GHORMLEY)
The (;;2,':,;:ncJll ! e~~Le"W',ed a 1,et;r.18;:~ [:reIn tb,.E C i ~"Y c:f Gr,:;v€:,!" Ci ty ~ out.Linirftg their
prop'::.6a.l f,O',..::' cmnpJ:ling 'iIli th the iCcnd,~ tic'r:tE- 8"2:5 C(.n:~n("i 1 Minutes of May 99 i978)
pl.aced ,on the Citie's cf Grov,c::!" C:;i..ty a"nd Arrc,-yc Gt"ande by LAFCO 1-11 o!'d~1. t::) E,llcw
the dnr!.e'Xaticn !"equest of Ml', Gbo::ml,~y of the ED:l!':tCc RDm'e-::' HCH1Elng Deve,lopmen't
px'ope.,sed f(\I: da'\:-elopm€:Dc ,-;liter' &nn€'..~at.ion t:D G-r"vl\."0::::- Ci~"r'y' c Bas ically r Gl..c-ver. City
wishes: to annex thuse p..coper'ties 'th:cugh which. O'~:k. Pa.,rk Bo~.;;le:;Jarj would eventually
ext'and~ as shown in" their Ger~eral l?lf'""n~ I'her,ef{';Jitep 1t,hey f-"u'9"gest that. 30 aC.r:es
adjacent toO Atl"oy'c Gr'anCle should be anne,x.€:d t::; th,le City and 30 aC';:t:ss:' adjacent. to
Grover City be arJlliexed t.o. tha-c Ci.::~r, Maps s:h,'J'I/,l'ing this P::::OF,rQs&l and the antici-
pated extension af O,ak P'b,,tk E'.o'ule'\:'nYO tht'(d..:'gl1 to Th€ 'f"ik,€,~ were als:c rev'-).ewedo
"The Council ,:tiE'cus:s:'€'d the: matt,:e.:..t ~t l..=:ngth\f <::rene::tal1y feeling that t]v~:
whole 60 acrss :.:B 'Wi.thin t.ne C.it~y "Jl( A;:;.tDYC, Grande'js,sphe:re' c:f influenceo
ThE': CGtmGil d.:Ls<cu5Sed. t.he: marLt.,8;r 'cilt. 16r1J,gtt".. ';,.r:.t:.h 's'ene.z-al cons-e::n,s,us beJ~ng
that additi,'.:m.al st,u.dy aod n:e'~ot'i.at::.c:'r,':.5' n,e,c:e:-s-'S,ri',r.y s'n::. tJ'E'lt. the Mayor and a Staff
MG:mbf~t' meet wit.h the Grc""ler c~tt:y May:s',r and Et"::df MeTbe::" fLom th~'t City" to discuss
this is,,:::;'JiJ!E: fur:ths:t ~'li'J.d a T'SPC.'i.tt be tro\.ll'qhr-. ta:~K La t..he CGt.m'ci.l. o't'. ~ b~ ,June 2:?th
me.,.eti1!t,~,
APPROVE RE,VrSED ilEnDENOY f<EQUIREMEN;~' f('fI: POnCE J-ERSCNllEL,
The CD'u~()lcil Jt'e:"'~.:7i'ewea. .itnfo>rmattC'JI) from P'c~Lic.s C:hd~6f Clark 1re.ga..rdii.ng ar~
opinion by the; At".t"J.'.cne,y GenE.l-':il th.a~ City ,employe'f-E'l ITliOlY be raqci,1.'ed to resid,a
w'.ii.thin a t"eason&bl:s' ana Epe:cifl,c distance, c:'f thei.r pla'ce cf employ'ment" and not
distance by ti.m€ ~ whi;e:h i.5 "the preEe:nt: p'~~l.i,,-:,,:y c i trF~ F:::;li::;e DepaJ[>tment 0 A
diet,s:nce Q:f 25 mil:e,€ Epp.e.a!'s t,c, b~' 2'-311>e:e,El!ble ":"~o Police pe:.r.sG-nne:l .and adm.inist.ration"
Afte~r- Council dis,C'us:::d.DrJ:) .'J; fli'ct.iClrIi y,;a~: :mz:,;je by C:::'!L1ln(;ilman Gallagher"
seconded by Counci.lman de, Le.on-and 'J!T::dnim.ol!.liJ.y carr'led, appl~-oving 3. twenty-five
mile: distance fo:r th€', Police De,pat.t:m;f\D.t. ceeidE:ncy re:q~Jj.JrEment for all new
police F'e.rso,nne:l hl.l'-ed aE, cf June 13., 1978~
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Admlni;st.~~u::l: Eut,c:h -gave p~G'9':.tes,s ..t€'po-::t~t~ en V'di.l"icu:;:: City project,s, as
fol10W:2~ a) prices, aLe: still being 'resea.l-c:hed Gn tw'o pO-::s:ible FIRE: STATION
SITES; b) the plafilsand specifications for the COMMUNITY BUIL,DING EXPANSION are
still being drawn and :e:hould be, read:r it;. a month or SCJ and c) w.ord haa been
received 1:"oday 'fl.:cm the .5tb.t.e t.hi:lt, the. bond for th,c' STRC'THER COMMUNITY PARK has
beer. ap.,p1 ,,,:,ve-a ~
RE'POR'r ~ RECENT' MEETING Of' AREA PLANNING COUNCIL - GALLAGHER
Co!~nci.lman G:t~1::ashE"1r' report/sa on th,E' Jtmf: ist me'eting of the Area Planning
Cocz:din.a.tin; COIlr~ciI..J :2:t.at:ing that: ffiajo.:r disCl!1:.aSi.:H1. had been held on t:he
pre"v.iously :ts,$cussed proposal t:; me'€:t; th'e unmE;t. t,r.an2i t needs -ot the: elderly and
h"ndi,caPfs€dr:"E~rE:,,'0nS in. the Ocunt,y; $0 thd.t: SB 325- funds will be, 1:eleasedo The
p,r-op(}sCl1 1'. s-.<E"~~. CCl.Jrncil Minu~e:5 -cf May '23; 11978>> Fg 0 6) has: b-.9'en endorsed by the,
A{ -2.;::. CO~Jr..('::U, A revis;ed 3oit1J,t. Powe.::s' A9t.'eeme:nt s.hc;!"dd b"8' .s:.i."ailableto the Council
LD J":.:;!ly, ]'lr, ,~n.sw~J. '<::0 u q:ilJ'i?sti':))[j ;t'e'9.~.!"d.tng :tels211$e .of th.e 5B 325 funds ~ City
E:I!-:;.i,ne'!:r K~Jt:{:, :;:'t.d:t ~d .th~t .5:5, ,~,;:;0)1'~ d,S, the ii.ddi.t~,.tGnaj bU'2,e:E are or-d.e:r:ad, the funds
would ;:n:.'oba.t'1.y be i eole:a.e ed,"
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JUNE 13, 1978
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APPEAL RE. LOT SPLIT REQUIREMENT, CASE #78-295(BRENNAN) - PUB. HEAR. SET: 7/11/78
The Council read an appeal from Maury Brennan on a requirement of the: Lot
Split Committee (Case No. 78-295) for curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements at his
Huasna Road frontage. Administrator Butch reported that according to 'the 'Subdivi-
, sion Ordinance, a public hearing is required ion the appeal. Therefore, 'a .public
hearing has been set on this matter for'8:00p.m. on July 11, 1978.-
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DIRECT PREPARATION OF RESOLUTION REVERTING TO OLD POLICY RE. BLDG. PERMIT ISSUANCE
The Council reviewed a report from Director of Public Works Anderson,
outlining three different options available to the City in allowing the issuance of
Building Permits in new subdivisions. He recommended adoption by resolution of
the second option, which would allow the issuance of Building Permits after the
subdivision has been approved by the City Council and occupancy of the building
is not permitted until all required improvements have been completed and
accepted by the City Council, which is the policy previously followed by the City
before it was changed January 24, 1978. Additionally, he recommended certain
conditions, as follows: that prior to issuing a building permit, "Staff should
require that sufficient improvements be completed to insure the Staff that
problems will not be created, such as lack of fire protection, dust control and
drainage."
Jim McGillis of San Luis Engineering stated that Mr. Anderson's recommenda-
tions have been discussed by the area's builders and contractors and they are in
agreement with them.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Pope and seconded
by Councilman Gallagher to adopt Case No. 2 as outlined in Director of Public Works
Anderson's report of June 12, 1978. After further Council discussion, Council
Members Pope and Gallagher withdrew their motion and second, respectively, and
the City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution for Council adoption at its
next meeting, incorporating the revised City Policy regarding issuance of Building
Permits in new subdivisions, as recommended by Director of Public Works
Anderson, above.
REFER TO PLAN. COMM. PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF GRAND AVE. PROPERTY FOR PONDING (CARMICHAEL)
The Council reviewed a report from Director of Public Works Anderson and a
proposed agreement regarding the exchange of City property on the south side of
Grand Avenue at Courtland Street, with Jack Carmichael, which would make property
available to the City for a necessary ponding basin in this area. Mr. Carmichael
has proposed that in consideration of the City deeding its interest in three parcels
to him, designated Parcels 1, 2 and 3 on Exhibit "A" of the agreement (also known as:
County Assessor Parcel Nos. 77-131-01 and 77-131-08), he would grant the City the
right to use Parcel 1 as shown on Exhibit "B" of the agreement (aka: portion of
County Assessor Parcel No. 77-131-07), plus Parcel 3, Exhibit "A", for drainage
purposes for as long as deemed necessary by the City.
, City Attorney Shipsey advised that since the City is considering disposing
of property, the matter needs to be considered by the Planning Commission first.
Administrator Butch stated that an old windmill on the City's parcels would be
removed for placement in one of its parks.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded
by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, referring to the Planning
Commission for its review and recommendations, a proposed property exchange, as
described above.
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APPROVAL TO GRADE TRACT NOS. 672, 674 & 675, OAK PARK ACRES (KVIDT)
CitY,Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council his report dated June 12th,
regarding a request from Reuben Kvidt, developer of Oak Park Acres, for accept-
ance of the first phase of Tract No. 604, and the City Staff's recommendation for
approval to permit grading of Tracts 672, 674, 675 and others with the completion
of Phase I. As grading .is encouraged during the dry season, City Engineer Karp
recommended approval of issuing grading permits for Tracts 672, 674, 675 and
others, prior to acceptance of Phase I, which is not yet completed, subject to
certain conditions.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, as follows: That upon
City Staff approval of the Greenbelt restoration plan, and grading plans within
the development, the Council authorizes the City Staff to issue grading permits.
This does not give the developer any form of final approval on his tract maps
until such time as: (A) Phase I improvements have been completed and approved
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by the City Council; and (B) the tract map and appropriate bonding, easements and
other appropriate submittals have been made to the City Council by the Developer
for final approval and subsequent recordations.
MUNI. CODE AMEND. - ADOPT ORDINANCE: AMEND FRONT FT. & TURN ON/OFF CHARGES
City Attorney Shipsey read the title of an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code by increasing the front foot charge for water mains and charges regarding
turn-off and turn-on of water service. A motion was then made by Councilman
Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, to dispense
with reading the balance of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 180 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 7-6.22(a) (3) (ii) THEREOF
TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE IN THE "FRONT FOOT CHARGE" FOR
WATER MAINS AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7-6.04 BY AMEND-
ING SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (b) THEREOF RELATING TO TURN-
ON AND TURN-OFF CHARGES.
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On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Smith
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Pope, Gallagher, de Leon, Smith and Mayor Millis
None
None
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 13th day of June, 1978.
APPROVE PARCEL MAP AG 77-444, ASH STREET (LINDSEY)
City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council a copy of Parcel Map AG 77-
444, reflecting a 2-parcel lot split (Case No. 77-256) located on the north side
of Ash Street between Elm and Walnut Streets, requested by J. E. Lindsey.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, as follows: 1) author-
izing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, the appropriate improvement
agreement; 2) finding that Parcel Map AG 77-444 is consistent with the City's
General Plan and Zoning; and 3) approving said Parcel Map.
APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 553 "TERRA DE ORO", UNIT III (GRANT & KUDEN) -HELD OVER
Approval of the Final Map of Tract No. 553, "Terra De Oro", Unit III, was
held over.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 679, DIANA PLACE (NICHOLS & PHILLIPS)
City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council a copy of Tract Map No. 679,
which is the second unit of two tracts which have developed the street known as
Diana Place. The tract is located on the south side of Farroll Avenue just west
of Gaynfair Terrace, developed by Nichols and Phillips. The developer has posted
a $10,000 Maintenance Bond, which will remain in effect for a period of one year.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilman Pope and unanimously carried, accepting the off-site
improvements of Tract 679 on behalf of the public, and releasing the subdivision
and payment bonds, subject to receipt of revisions to the final plans on the
mylars, as required by City Staff.
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FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS IN TRACT NO. 599 "LOOMIS HEIGHTS" (MILLER),
City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council a copy of Tract Map No. 599,
"Loomis Heights No.2" I which is the second unit of the Loomis Heights tract
lying just northwest of and adjacent to Loomis Heights Unit I, being developed
by John Miller. A Maintenance Bond in the amount of $10,000 has been posted by
the developer.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, accepting, on behalf of
the public, the off-site improvements constructed with Tract No. 599, and releas-
ing the Subdivision and Payment Bonds, subject to the clearing of the Le point
Street drain and final update of the Mylar sheets to reflect lias built" conditions.
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON HALCYON RD. PROJECT - HELD OVER
A request for authorization by the Director of Public Works to call for
,bids on the Halcyon Road project was held over, per his request.
BIDS RECEIVED ON WATER & SEWER LINE PROJECT NO. 60-7B-1 - REJECTED
The Council reviewed a report from Director of Public Works Anderson
regarding two bids received and opened on June B, 197B on the Sewer & Water Lines
project in the Western Addition, Project No. 60-7B-1. Bids received were as
follows:
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JAMIESON CONST. CO., 2233 S. Depot, Santa Maria, CA 93454: $57,61B.00
CHARLES A. PRATT CONST., P.O. Box 1295, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406: $66,650.00
The Engineer's estimate for the project was $46,250.00 and it was therefore
recommended that the bids be rejected and the project rescheduled towards the
end of the year. Staff felt that the lack of bidders and high bids is due to the
large number of subdivisions and projects under construction in the area at this time.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilman Pope and unanimously carried, rejecting the above stated
bids and holding off Project No. 60-7B-1 until later this year.
REPORT - RECENT MEETING OF COUNTY WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - POPE
Councilman Pope reported on the June 7th meeting of the County Water
Resources Advisory Committee. He stated that the one item discussed was regarding
the Corps of Engineers' wish to get rid of the Salinas Dam (also known as Santa
Margarita Lake), which is owned by the federal government. The Corps is talking
about relinquishing the dam totally, including grazing and recreational rights and
everything else that goes with it, to the County of San Luis Obispo, It was not
mentioned whether this would be released to the County as a zone or in total, but
his understanding is that the county would have to maintain the existing rights
to the downstream owners as well as to the residents of San Luis Obispo and that
the base of the- -costs would be spread on a county-wide basis. Councilman Pope is
concerned that if the County of San Luis Obispo decides to receive control of this
facility that they would receive control of it in a zone, which would benefit the
people. He requested that Director of Public Works Anderson look into the matter
further, as he feels the Council should go on record as to how it feels regarding
receiving ownership of that facility, especially in view of the fact that the
total county does not pay the bonds on Lopez and this area would not receive any
direct benefits from the Salinas Dam.
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PROGRESS REPORT - TALLY HO DRAINAGE STUDY
Administrator Butch stated that there is nothing new to report on the Tally
Ho Drainage Study, as assessment engineers are being contacted and a report on
,this should be forthcoming to the Council fairly soon.
Councilman Gallagher stated his dissatisfaction with the study in certain
areas, particularly in regard to ponding retention in the county areas. He feels
the report is deficient in addressing this subject as development continues in the
county, which will contribute to the siltation problem in this area and the matter
of ponding and retention basins in the county needs to be resolved. He suggested
that the City Attorney or other staff member get together with the county to
assure construction of these basins and this should be addressed in the study.
Mr. Clark Moore of the Conservation District stated his agreement with Councilman
Gallagher's comments and stated further that whoever looks at the assessment
values should also look at the cost benefit ratio.
PROGRESS REPORT - SOUTH COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
The Council received and reviewed the monthly report for May, 197B, from
the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District's Treatment Plant.
Administrator Butch reported that the District has adopted its budget.
CONCERNS RE. OAK PARK HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT IN PISMO BEACH - SULLIVAN
Planner Sullivan reviewed with the Council his report concerning the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the proposed Oak Park Heights development
in Pismo Beach. The Planning staff is concerned with some assumptions and
conclusions stated in the report dealing with "water availability", whereby Lopez
surplus and state water is being counted on, along with an entitlement of 2,000
acre feet of groundwater from the Arroyo Grande Groundwater Basin, which could
change with adjudication of the groundwater basin. It is assumed in the report
that at current consumption rates in Pismo Beach, an additional 7,600 dwelling
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units could be accomodated based on water
Engineer Karp reviewed various statistics
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availability as set forth above. City
regarding safe yield of the groundwa~er
Mayor Millis commended staff for bringing this matter to the Council's
attention. He further stated his concerns on misconceptions of the Lopez surplus
water, and his feeling that it is wrong for a city to plan growth on a surplus that
may not exist during dry years.
City Engineer Karp reviewed some conclusions and recommendations contained
in theEIR for Oak Park Heights, and suggested that perhaps the Council concur
with one of the mitigation recommendations proposed by the EIR consultants, found
on Page 109 of the EIR, last paragraph, which the Council had received copies of.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilman Pope and unanimously carried, going on record endorsing
the statements made by City Staff and that a letter be sent to Pismo Beach
strongly voicing this Council's concerns as follows: 1) concern to any growth
dependent upon Lopez surplus; 2) concern to any growth within the next 10-15 years
that would be dependent on State water; and 3) questioning the assumption of
enough water to serve 7,600 additional dwelling units.
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CITIZEN'S CONCERNS - CATTOIR
Marie Cattoir, Orchid Lane, posed three questions to the Council, as
follows: 1) When Councilman Schlegel was on the Council, and the Christian
Academy was first proposed, he had questioned whether the sewer trunk line would
be adequate for that development, on which the City Staff was to make a study.
She wondered if this had been done. City Engineer Karp stated that the study
would be a condition of the approval of the high school, that is, any additional
pumping plant or mains would be required with the development as a result of a
study made by the Christian Academy.
2) In regard to the new construction fee proposed to provide for school
facilities, she requested clarification of the per unit cost. Administrator
Butch explained that $300 per mobile home unit and $500 per dwelling unit are
the fees proposed.
3) Regarding the Grande Highlands proposal being excluded from the City's
sphere of influence plan submitted to LAFCO, and when it would be considered for
annexation, it was clarified that LAFCO will probably consider the annexation
application in July.
COUNCILMAN GALLAGHER LEFT DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION AND IS NOW ABSENT.
SET BUDGET STUDY SESSIONS: JUNE 19TH AND 28TH AT 7:30 P.M.
Additional budget study sessions by the Council were set for 7:30 P.M.
'on June 19th and June 28th, 1978, in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and
unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:28 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. on
June 19, 1978.
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7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in a regular adjourned meeting with
presiding. Upon roll call, Council Members Pope, Gallagher and
present. Council Member Smith is absent.
Mayor Millis
de Leon reported
BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Administrator Butch reviewed with the Council the revised 1978-79 proposed
General Fund based upon property tax reductions to the City in the amount of
. $309,240.