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CITY COUNCIL
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
JULY 25, 1978
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Mark Millis presiding.
Upon roll call, Council Members Matthew Gallagher, Jr., Gabe de Leon and
B'Ann Smith reported present. Council Member Hugh O. Pope, Jr. is absent.
PLEDGE: OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Millis led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag.
Reverend Robert J. Banker, of the Open Door Church' in Oceano,
invocation.
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delivered the
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and
unanimously carried, the minutes for the regular meeting of July 11, 1978 and
special meeting of July 20, 1978, were approved as prepared.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and
unanimously carried, Demand Warrants No. 8942 through No. 9069 and No. P511
through No. P517, in the total amount of $239,385.10; and Payroll Warrants
No. 11907 through No. 12009, in the total amount of $57,492.61, were approved
and ordered paid.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
On motion of Councilman 'Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and
unanimously carried, the following Consent Agenda items were approved as
recommended'by City Staff:
A-1.
Receipt of Information Re.Proposed Census Program for the 1980 Census.
REFER TO PLANNING FOR THEIR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
A-2.
Letter from Ci ty of Santa Paula, Re. Support of AB
Methods of Advertising the Adoption of Ordinances.
TO SENATOR NIMMO AND CHANNEL COUNTIES FOR COMMENT.
3793, Alternative
RECOMMEND REFERRAL
A-3.
Receipt of Letter of Thanks from Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce, Re.
Cooperation and Support of City Regarding Their Current Budget. RECOMMEND
RECEIPT AND FILE.
DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDATION RE. TAXI DRIVER PERMITS - FIVE CITIES TAXI
The Council read a letter from Dorothy Tabain, 117 N. Mason Street, owner
of Five Cities Taxi service, requesting the issuance of temporary driver's permits
due to difficulties the service is having in seeking a full fleet of drivers at
this time. Also reviewed was a memorandum from Police Chief Clark regarding the
request, stating that a change of enforcement of the City's present Ordinance
regarding taxi drivers would have to come from the Council. He further emphasized
that to "bypass the usual investigation of an applicant (for driver's permit)
could jeopardize the public's safety by approving unqualified operators".
Robert Sollars, Management Consultant for the taxi service, presented and
read a letter addressed to the Mayor, voicing a complaint against the Police
Department. He further expounded on the,problems tlle":taxieservice,,has had in
hiring qualified drivers. After Council discussion of Mrs. Tabain's letter and
the Chief's memo, Mr. Sollars stated the paragraph in Mrs. Tabain's letter
requesting issuance of temporary permits ,could be deemed withdrawn.
After further Council discussion, a motion was made by CoUncilman
Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, supporting
Police Chief Clark's recommendation that: processing of Taxi Driver permit applica-
tions be done in accordance with City Ordinance No. 91 C.S., and that every
effort be made to expedite said applicants' permits.
REPORT - ,RECENT S. L. O. COUNTY AREA CQUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS' MEETING - KARP
City Engineer Karp reported on the July 12th meeting of the San Luis Obispo
County Area Council of Governments (SLO-COG), stating discussion had been held
regarding SB ,325 Funds which had been frozen. COG had rescinded its previous
action which froze all transportation funds until the proposal made by the County
Engineer could be implemented (See May 23, 1978 minutes, Pg. 6). City Engineer
Karp recommended that a Plan of Action he had drafted besproposed to the Council
for conveyance to SLO-COG by the City's delegate to that organization. The
proposal calls for action by COG Staff to modify the existing Transportation Plan
dealing with the needs of the elderly and handicapped; that only those funds as
would be necessary to finance the previously adopted plan to meet the needs for
regional elderly and handicapped transportation remain frozen; and that COG
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declare that there are no unmet transportation needs that cannot
and release all other funding to member ,agencies.
Council consensus was to support the above recommendation, which Councilman
Gallagher will convey to SLO-COG at its next meeting.
be reasonably met
ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING BLDG. SURCHARGE FEE WITH MAXIMUM FOR DWEl.LING ADDITIONS
City Attorney Shipsey read the title of an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code so as to provide for the building surchage fee being limited to $400 on
alterations to dwellings. 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. .183 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE
5 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 3, OF THE ARROYO GRANDE
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3-3.503 RELATING
TO THE TAX UPON CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
UNITS, MOBILEHOME LOTS AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
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On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gallagher, de Leon, Smith and Mayor Millis
None
Councilman Pope
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 25th day of July, 1978.
DISCUSSION RE;:_EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY ON GRAND AVE. FOR CITY PONDING BASIN - PROCEED
Director of Public Works Anderson reviewed with the ,Council his report..::
dated July 21st, regarding the proposed exchange of property south of Grand
Avenue for drainage purposes, as offered by Jack Carmichael and detailed in the
Council's June 13, 1978 minutes, Pg. 7. The Planning Commission had reviewed
the proposal and recommended against the exchange. City Engineer Karp reviewed
the various flooding problems in the area, especially to the adjacent strawberry
farmer, and how this property exchange would benefit the City at minimal costs.
He emphasized that this would be a part of the City's permanent drainage solution
for the area.
After further Council discussion, general consensus was to proceed with
the property exchange, with an agreement to' be worked outJ5etween the - Cj,imichaels
and City, after which an Ordinance will be necessary to accomplish the property exchange.
COUNCILMAN POPE ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION AND IS NOW PRESENT.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE *78-117, STAGECOACH ROAD "RAE3" TO "R1D"
(ZOGATA) - DENIED WITHOUT PREJ.UDICE
Planning Director Castro reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion to rezone, from "R-A-B-3" to "R-1-D", certain property on stagecoach Road, as
requested by Mr. Zogata, Rezone Application No. 78-117. He then reviewed a copy
of a Preliminary Tract Map, showing the proposed layout of the 53 lots and streets,
which plan the Commission had supported.
Mayor Millis then declared the continued public hearing reopened and all
interested persons would now be heard. The following persons were present and
spoke on the matter: Elizabeth Jackson, 508 Fair View, read into the record a
letter from 'Mr. & Mrs. Stan Honeycutt of Oak Hill Road, raising concerns about
drainage and steep slopes of the subject property.
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Shirley Davis of Cuyucos, developer of the property, showed the site plans
and stated the Civil and Architectural Engineers would be explaining the best and
highest use of this property. Joe Steele, Civil Engineer of Berry & Associates
in Bakersfield, explained the Preliminary Tract Map. Nash Brown, 1147 Marsh, San
Luis Obispo, Architectural Engineer for the project, explained the lot sizes and
proposed housing architecture. The map showed the smallest lots as being 6,000
sq. ft. minimum, but Planning Director Castro explained that the Planning Commis-
sion IS "_D" override recommendation had been for 7 ,000 sq. ft. minimum sized lots.
Tony Azevedo, owner of property adjacent to ~ogatals, spoke in favor of the
development and rezoning. Dick Lemon; living adjacent to the subject property,
stated his opposition to the individual tracts:;.: but~favored development of the
property and rezoning to "R_1". Peggy Langworthy, Arroyo Grande fringe, spoke
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against the prpposal; Madeleine Steele, 1598 Hillcrest, spoke against the rezoning
and stated her opinion that an EIR should be done on this development; Elizabeth
Jackson, 208 Fair View, commented on the matter; and JoeZogata, applicant for
the rezoning, spoke in favor of it. Shirley Davis stated that the property could
be developed with one acre lots, ::"but~.:.th'at~. the present rezoning request
would be better for correction of the drainage problems.
There being no further public discussion on this matter, Mayor Millis
declared the public hearing closed. The Council discussed .the matter, generally
supporting the development of the property, but varying in opinion as to the
density requested. Some Council Members indicated their opinion that a planned
development would be more desirable.
After Council -discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilwoman smith and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Smith and Mayor Millis; NOES: Council Members
Pop~ and de Leon; ABSENT: None, the motion carried denying without prejudice
Zogata's Rezoning No. 78-117, Stagecoach Road, from.IIR-A-B-311 to "R-,1-D".
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE .#77-110, 590 E. CHERRY, "RAE3" TO "R1" (MARSALEK) -
DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Planning Director Castro reviewed a recommendation from the Planning Comrnis-'
sian to rezone, from "R.-A-B-311 to "R-1" J property at 590 East Cherry Avenue, as
requested by Tony Marsalek on. behalf of the Fred Marsalek Estate.
After being assured by the City Clerk that notice of this hearing has been
made according to law, Mayor Millis declared the hearing open. The following
persons were present and spoke on the matter: Mr. .C. S. Kurek, 603 E. Cherry,
presented a letter stating his concerns regarding flooding from Newsome Spring;
curbs and sidewalks in the proposed development, including south side of Cherry
Avenue; storm drains; 'and restriction of recreational vehicle street parking.
He also stated his support for "planned development". Albert Stillwell, 734
Myrtle, spoke in favor of the rezoning; as requested by Mayor Millis, Planning
Director Castro read, for the record, a letter submitted by Tony Marsalek, 590 E.
Cherry Avenue, who is on vacation, favoring the rezoning and outlining problems
he has had with the walnut crop on the property. Irene Hill, 611 E. Cherry,
requested clarification of a "P-D" designation, which was done by the Planning
Director. Mollie Dixon McClanahan of Orange County, representing the Dixon
property adjacent to the Marsalek's, submitted a letter opposing the rezoning.
Larry Turner, 323 Noguera, stated he was not opposed to the rezoning if it would
correct the drainage problems in the area; Elizabeth Jackson, 508 Fair View,
suggested the subject property be sold to the Dixons for farming. Bill Langworthy,
A.G. fringe, spoke in opposition to the rezoning; Madeleine Steele, 1598 Hillcrest,
stated the property should be kept as farmland;
There being no further public .discuss~on'orithis matter, Mayor Millis declared
the hearing closed. The Council discussed the matter at length, giving varying
opinions and concerns regarding the rezoning request and ensuing dev~lopment, if
approved. Mayor Millis suggested that to protect the Dixon property, .a buffer
zone be established along .the Marsalek property facing Branch Mill Road, of one~
acre parcels; that the development be accomplished on two cul-de-sacs emptying to
Los Olivos to steer people away from the adjacent agricultural land; and the steep
hill be left in permanent open space!;: with the owrier to be given credit for this;
that.cthe drainage be taken care of, and houses in the subdivision built on raised
foundations at 'least two feet high; and further, encouraging a "P_D" zoning':'_
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded
by CoUncilwoman .Smith and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council
Members Gallagher, Smith and Mayor Millis; NOES: Council Members Pope and de Leon;
ABSENT: None, the motion carried denying without prejudice the Marsalek Rezoning
No. 77-110 at 590 E. Cherry Avenue, . from "R-A-B-3" to "R-1"..
PUBLIC HEARING - LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS .OFGENERAL PLAN-~SET HEARING SCHEDULE
Mayor Millis suggested that the fifty-one amendments to the Land Use Element
of the General Plan, as recommended by the Planning Commission and outlined in the
Council's Public Hearing Notice, be heard six per regular Council meeting, as
follows:
ITEMS 1 thru 6
ITEMS 7 thru 12
ITEMS 1 3 thru 18
ITEMS 19 thru 24
July 25, 1978
August 8, 1978
August 22, 1978
September 12, 1978
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ITEMS 25 thru 30
ITEMS 31 thru 36
ITEMS 37 thru 42
ITEMS 43 thru 51
ADOPT Resolution
September 26, 1978
October 10, 1978
October 24, 1978
November 14, 1978
November 28, 1978
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher,
seconded by Councilwoman Smith and carried, adopting the above suggested time
schedule for public hearings on the proposed Land Use Element amendments.
Mayor Millis stated that Items 1 through 6, per the hearing notice, would be
considered during this evening's public hearing, and any other of the 51 items if
persons are present this evening who feel they will not be able to attend the meeting
at which the item they are interested in is scheduled for hearing.
After being assured by the City Clerk that the hearing notice has been made
according to law, Mayor Millis declared the hearing open. The following persons
were present and spoke on.theamendments: Mr. L. E. Fernamburg, 301 Short Street,
presented a petitionssigned by sixteen property owners on Short, Allen and Poole
Streets, protesting "the rezoning of property located east of Traffic Way between
Poole Street and Cherry Avenue J from "R-3" to "H-S". This item is not on the
Council's public hearing notice. The Planning Staff clarified that although this
had been considered by the Planning Commission, it had been inadvertently omitted,
from their list of recommended Land Use Map changes, so it will be added to the list
as item *52, to be considered November 14th.
The following persons were present and requested various clarifications
regarding the Land Use Map and Zoning change processes, which were explained by
City Staff for them: Nick Rizoni, 139 E. Cherry; Roger Fuller, 271 S. Alpine; and
Fay &~Gary Wescom, 203 E. Cherry.
.There being no public discussion on Items 1 thru 6, Mayor Millis closed the
hearing on those items. After Council discussion, the following actions were taken:
A motion was made by Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and
unanimously carried, tentatively approving a change in the Land Use Map for the
Strother Park property located on Huasna Road at the easterly edge of the City,
from low density TO OPEN SPACE.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Smith
and unanimously carried, tentatively approving a change in the Land Use Map for
the agricultural land immediately west of Strother Park and fronting on Huasna
Road, from low density residential TO 'AGRICULTURE.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and
unanimously carried, tentatively approving a change in the Land Use Map for the
property bounded by Huasna Road and the Arroyo Grande Creek, generally known as the
Waller Seed Farm, from medium density residential TO AGRICULTURE.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by CoUncilman de Leon and
unanimously carried, tentatively approving a change in the Land Use Map for the
properties boUnded by Huasna Road 'on the north, Clarence Avenue on the west, and the
Mobilehome Park on the east, from medium density residential TO MEDIUM LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon
and unanimously carried, tentatively approving a change in the Land Use Map for
the Mobilehome Park fronting on Huasna Road, from medium density residential TO
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and
unanimously carried, tentatively approving a change in the Land Use Map for the
property bounded by Huasna Road, Clarence Avenue, Stanley Avenue and Edmands Avenue,
from medium density residential TO PART OF THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.
A motion was then made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman ~
Smith and unanimously carried, continuing this Public Hearing on proposed amendments
to the adopted General Plan Land Use Element Map of the City, until August 8, 1978.
ADOPT RESOLUTION COMMENDING CITY ADM. BUTCH ON 15TH ANNIVERSARY WITH CITY
City Attorney Shipsey read in full a resolution commending City Administrator
Thomas M. Butch for his fifteen years of service to the City.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1327
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF ARROYO
GRANDE, COMMENDING CITY ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS M. BUTCH
FOR HIS CONTINUING OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE.
On motion of Council Member de Leon, seconded by Council Member Gallagher
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Pope, Gallagher, de Leon, Smith and Mayor Millis
None
None
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the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 25th day of July, 1978.
PROCLAIM "TOM BUTCH DAY" ON AUGUST 9, 1978 IN CITY
Mayor Millis read a proclamation in full which sets forth some of the many
accomplishments and activities of the City's Administrator, Thomas M. Butch. The
Mayor then proclaimed August 9, 1978 as "Tom Butch Day" in the City of Arroyo
Grande, and urged citizens to thank Tom for his many and varied contributions to
this City.
PROGRESS REPORTS: FIRE STATION; COMMUNITY BLDG.; STROTHER PARK; & SPORTS COMPLEX
There was nothing new to report on a new FIRE STATION SITE; City Engineer
Karp reported tha.J;.':iV'?0il""investigation was made this past week for the COMMUNITY
BUILDING EXPANSION and working drawings are being prepared; a call 'for bids in
regard to the development of STROTHER COMMUNITY'PARK will be advertised tomorrow;
and work is proceeding with San Luis Engineers on the ELM STREET SPORTS COMPLEX.
In regard to the right of way on Ash, the Planning Commission had endorsed a 64'
right of way as is shown in the City's General Plan. In answer to Councilman
Pope's concern regarding the Elm/Ash ponding basin, City Engineer Karp reported
that a bulldozer has been hired to fill it above the water level. .
COUNCILMAN GALLAGHER LEFT THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION AND IS NOW ABSENT.
PROGRESS REPORT - RECENT MEETING RE. SOUTH COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
City Engineer Karp reported on the recent meeting of City and County Staff
regarding the progress on the South County Civic Center, stating that the County
will send the City their working drawings for review.
REPORT - LAFCO ACTION RE. GRANDE HIGfiLANDS ANNEXATION": REFER TO PLANNING COMM.
Planning Director Castro reported that at ~he'recent meeting of the Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), they had approved the annexation request of
Grande Highlands to the City of Arroyo Grande, with the<econdition that the property
be rezoned prior to completion of the annexation and with the recommendation to
the City that the density be lowered to reduce the impact on schools and traffic.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded by
Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, referring to the Plann1ng Commission
for its consideration of .the ,Grande ~igh.l--9-nds ~~. prezoning and annexation pe.tition _'~
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RESIGNATION OF HUMAN RELATIONS .COMMISSIONER - BURCH
On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Pope and unani-
mously carried, the resignation of John Burch from the South County Human Relations
Commission was accepted, with regrets, as per his letter requesting same dated
July 7, 1978. It was directed that a letter of thanks and appreciation be sent 'to
Mr. 'Burch for his service to th'e City.
PROGRESS REPORT - SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSIT S'YSTEM
City Engineer Karp gave a progress report on the South County Area Transit
(SCAT) system. He stated that San Luis' Transportation has proposed to continue
administration of SCAT at no extra cost. Review of route mileage will be done in
six months.
REVIEW OF LATEST LEGISLATIVE BULLETINS FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Finance Director Bacon reviewed with the Council the lates.t Legislative
Bulletins from the League of California Cities. He reported that various legisla-
tive proposals are being reviewed for implementation of Proposition 13. The state
Controller's official figures for the City's share of SB 154 are still not completed,
but the League estimates match the estimates made by this City. He also reported
of a proposed November Ballot proposition to split the assessment roll whereby
commercial and agricultural properties would not be included in the 1% property
tax provisions of Proposition 13.
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APPOINTMENT OF REP. TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - PENDING
Mayor Millis stated that no applications have yet been received for the position
of City representative to the Regional Transportation Committee. He urged interested
citizens to apply for the position.
PROGRESS REPORT - GAZEBO IN VILLAGE GREEN - APPROVE CONSTRUCTION
Director of Public Works Anderson reviewed with the Council the working plans
for construction of a gazebo in the Village Green at the end of north Short Street.
He estimated preliminary material costs to be $2,500.00. The California Conserva-
tion Corps will provide an eight to ten man crew starting July 24th to assist in
the construction of this. He also reviewed that $1,000 has been donated for the
gazebo construction by the Harvest Festival Committee.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman de Leon, seconded
by Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, authorizing $1500 of unbudgeted
funds for the construction of a gazebo in the Village Green, per plans presented
by the Director of Public Works.
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REPORT - RECENT ZONE 3 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - DE LEON
Councilman de Leon reported on the July 20th meeting of the Zone 3 Advisory
Committee, stating the regular monthly reports from the Water Treatment Plant and
Lopez Recreation Area had been heard. Some complaints have been heard regarding
persons visiting the Mustang Water Slide parking in campground areas, which matter
is being looked into to be resolved.
Further discussion had also been held regarding two illegal hydrants hooked
to the Lopez line in Avila. The parties receiving water from the illegal hook-ups
will be asked to remove them before any legal action is taken.
PROGRESS REPORT - RECENT SOUTH COUNTY WATER ASSOCIATION MEETING - KARP
City Engineer Karp reported on the 'July 19th meeting of the South County
Water Association, stating that every extractor from the Arroyo Grande Underground
Water Basin will get together for allocation. Supervisor Mankins will put together
material to see about getting a formal response from each extractor regarding their
interest in adjudication.
PROGRESS REPORT - TALLY HO DRAINAGE STUDY
Director of Public Works Anderson reported that in regard to the Tally Ho
Drainage Study, he has met with the assessment Engineer, Ken Mullins, who is
working on preliminary petitions to ascertain interest in the Tally Ho area for
an Improvement Assessment District.
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC STUDY - A. JONES
City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council his report regarding the
contracting of Andy Jones to prepare a Traffic Study of the area generally located
north of the freeway between West Branch Street and the northwesterly City Limits
at Oak Park Road. A proposal from Mr. Jones was also reviewed.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman de Leon, seconded
by Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, authorizing the contracting of
Andrew D. Jones, Ph.D., P.E., to prepare a Traffic Study as described above, at a
rate of $25.00 for each work hour up to a maximum fee of $500.00.
NOTICE RE. REALIGNMENT OF OAK PARK BLVD. & NOYES ROAD - OAK PARK ACRES U
As a matter of information to the Council, Planning Director Castro
reviewed on a map the realignment of Oak Park Boulevard and Noyes Road within
the Oak Park Acres development, which involves the widening of Oak Park Boulevard
right of way and provides for a IITII intersection. City Engineer Karp stated that
Developer Kvidt has also offered to build an additional fourteen feet of right of way.
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS FOR STREET SWEEPER - BUDGETED ITEM
Director of Public Works Anderson reported that specifications have been
prepared for the lease purchase of a vacuum type street sweeper, which is. a
budgeted item, and requested authorization to call for bids.
~fter Council discussion, a motion w~s made, by Councilman de Leon, s~conded
by COuncilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, authorizing the call for bids for a
vacuum type street sweeper, with bid opening set for August 17., 1978 at 2:00 P.M.
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ACCEPT PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS OF TRACT 604 AND APPROVE FiNAL MAPS OF TRACTS 673,
674 & 675 (OAK PARK ACRESr - HELD OVER
City Engineer Karp stated he could not yet recommend acceptance of the
improvements of Phase I of Tract 604, Oak Park Acres, as all items on the
"punch list" for said tract have not been completed. As approval of the Final
Maps of Tracts 673, 674 and 675 of the oak Park Acres Development is contingent
on Phase I improvements being accepted first, these too need to be held over.
Mayor Millis indicated his concern that grading on the tracts be delayed
too close to the rainy season. He therefore'stated that if all items on the
"punch list" are completed by noon on Thursday, July 27, 1978, to the satisfaction
of City Staff, he would call'a special meeting of the Council for Monday, July 31st
to consider the items concerning Oak Park Acres that are being held over.
APPROVE PARCEL MAP AG 78-75, BRANCH STREET (ROLFE)
City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council a'copy of Parcel Map AG 78-75,
reflecting a 4-parcel lot split (No. 77-263) located on the south side of Branch
Street just westerly of Garden Street. Three of the parcels will probably be
developed for residential purposes, with parcel 4 being dedicated to the City as
it is adjacent to the Arroyo Grande Creek.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman de Leon, seconded
by Councilman Pope and unanimously carried, as follows: 1) accepting Parcel '4'
and the sewer easement as dedicated; on behalf of the public; 2) authorizing the
Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City, the-appropriate Improvement 'Agreement;
3) finding Parcel Map AG 78-75'to becconsistent with the City's General Plan and
Zoning; and 4) approving said Parcel Map.
APPROVE PARCEL MAP AG-AL 78-111, MAPLE/ELM. C(VORHEES; ETAL)
City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council a copy of Parcel Map AG-AL
78-111, reflecting a lot line adjustment (Lot Split Case No. 78-293) on property
located at the southeast corner of Maple and Elm Streets, requested by Bryson T.
Vorhees. The adjustment eliminates a flag to Parcel 2 between Parcels 1 arid 4,
with the flag area being added to Parcel 4. 'The parcels are under separate owner-
ship and all property owners have signed the map.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Smith,
seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, finding Parcel Map AG-AL
78-111 to be consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning, and approving
said Parcel Map.
NOTICE RE. FARMER'S MARKET'IN SAN LUIS OBISPO: 7/29/78
The Council received notice of a Farmer's Market to be held in San Luis
Obispo at Young's Giant Foods Market on every Saturday starting July 29, 1978.
NOTICE RE. SUIT AGAINST CITY (WELLS)
City Attorney Shipsey informed the Council that a;.lawsuit has been filed
against the City by Lonnie Wells regarding his property on Huasna Road just
easterly of the City Limits.
DISCUSSION RE. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - VARIOUS RESIDENTS
Joe Moore, 200 Nelson, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission, stated
that in refere.nce..,to the creation of a Beautification Committee, it might be well
for the City to set a better example by keeping the area around the Recreation
Building nicer and the weeds cut down before they get waist high.
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Ellen Johnson, 163 S. Elm Street, stated' that the redwood planter~ iri front
of businesses in the Village Area should be kept nicer with plantings and free of
debris. She further reported that she had taken it upon herself to clean the
weeds by the library'on,'Bridge Street, when it became apparent the City was not
going to get around to it.
Councilwoman Smith also stated she had been appalled by the condition of
the yard area around the Recreation Building, urging that something be done to
keep it nicer looking.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of
mously carried, the
Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and unani-
meeting adjourned at 1(35 P'M~'MAY R ~ A/J~
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CITY CLERK:.... _'--