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JANUARY 27, 1981
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Pope presiding. Upon
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roll call, Council Members Karl A. Hogan, Mark M~ Millis, Lawrence E.
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Vandeveer', and BlAnn Smith reported present._
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND' INVOCATION
Mayor Pope led the' Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. Thereafter,'
Reverend Robert J. Banker,' Open Door Church,' Oceano',' California, delivered
the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon 'motion of Council Member Vandeveer, seconded by Council Member
Millis, it was unanimously voted to 'approve the minutes of January' 13 and 14,
1981 as presented.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
On motion of Council Member Smith," seconded by Council Member Vandeveer,
and unanimously carried, Demand Warrants #14299 through #14415' in the amount
of $60,560.5] and Payroll Warrants #18874 through #19060 in the amount of '
$113,674~84 were approved and ordered paid.
APPROVAL' OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS"
On motion of Council Member Millis, seconded by Council Member
Vandeveer, it was unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Council Member Vandeveer commended the Police Department and Fire Department
on their 1980" Annual Report.
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A-I. Receipt of Joint Powers Monthly Report on
Liability Ins~rance Management Summary Report.
Workers' Compensation and
RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE.
A-2. Receipt of Latest League of California Cities' Legislative Bulletin <'and
Others. RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND' FILE.
A-3. Receipt of Brief Update Report on Telephone Cost Since Installation of
Telephone West. 'RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND'FILE.
A-4. Receipt of 1980, Annual Report on Police Activities by Chief of Police
Jim C. Clark. RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE.
A-5. Receipt of 1980 Annual Report on Police Reserve Program by Sergeant
E,H. Allen. RECOMMEND 'RECEIVE AND FILE.
)l:",6.' Receipt of 1980
Chief Tony Matsalek.
Annual Report of Fire Department Activities by Fire
RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE.
A-7. Letter of Appreciation to Police Officer Jeff Salser from Robert A. Rowe,
Principal, Shell Beach Elementary School. RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND PLACE IN
EMPLOYEE'S FILE.
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A-8. Letter of Appreciation, Re. Juvenile Office Program'in the Five Cities
Area, Charlesl,Bowles, Principal, Ocean View Elementary School. RECOMMEND
RECEIVE AND FILE.
A-9. Receipt of Monthly Report on SCAT. RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE.
ITEMS WITHDRAWN FROM AGENDA -,B-1, C-ll, D-2, and D-3.
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PROGRESS REPORTS _ VARIOUS CITY PROJECTS
COMMUNITY BUILD~NG - Administrator Butch reported it is time for the
seventh progress payment on the Community Building in the amount of $26,469.41
and recommend~d it be paid. On motion of Council Member Millis, seconded by
Council Member Vandeveer, it was unanimously voted to make the seventh progress
payment in th~ amount of $26,469.41 for the Community Building.
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FIRE STATION - Administrator Butch reported the fourth progress
payment in the amount of $86,816.70_is due and recommended it be paid.
On motion of Council Member Vandeveer, seconded by Council Member Smith,
it was unanimously voted to pay progress payment,#A,in"the"amount of $86,816.70.
Administrator Butch stated that by narrowing the size of the2property
down there could be provided additional parking which caused a 'deed swap'.
He stated that the quitclaim deed is not yet ready and requested continuance
of this item. Council concurred.
WATER RESERVOIR - City Attorney Shipsey reported that the complaint
has been filed with the County Clerk's office on the Marsalek and the
Fredrick properties. City Engineer Karp stated that he hopes to have a
report at the next meeting.
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION, MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1981
a) Ordinance First'cReading on Pre zoning Case No. 80 148, Brisco
Island, El Camino Real Annexation No. 1
Administrator Butch read the title of the ordinance: On motion of
Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Hogan, it was voted
to dispense with further reading of the ordinance. ,Council Member Millis,
abstained.
b) Recommendation on Rezoning Case No. 81-50, General Plan and
Zone Change from "All Agricultural District to "p_e" Professional Coriunercial
District, Fair Oaks Avenue (Wood Funeral Home). Public Hearing set for
February 10, 1981 at 8:00 P.M.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, MEETINGS OF
DECEMBER 10,1980 AND' JANUARY' 9, 198L.'
a) Continued Discussion on Recommendation that Council Name the
New Tennis Courts at Sata Sports Complex "Theis-Keisler Courts~~
Administrator Butch stated that this item was discussed at the last
meeting and was continued to this meeting. Council Member Millis moved
to name the tennis courts at the Sota Sports Comples "Theis-Keisler Courts"
and was seconded by Council Member Smith. Council Member Smith stated that
monuments should be named after persons who are still living so that they
may enjoy the recogniation. It makes no difference that Mr. Keisler is a
city employee and recognition should go to those persons who have given the
extra effort. Council Member Hogan stated that he will go with public opinion.
Mayor Pope stated that no facility should be named after city employees but
should be named for someone who has passed away. D.G. PORTER recommended that
the courts be named as recommended as Mr: Keisler worked evenings and weekends
on the development of the courts. Council Member Vandeveer stated that the
courts should, at this point, be' named as recommended. A roll call vote was
taken:
AYES: Council Members Smith, Millis, and Vandeveer
NOES: Council Member Hogan and'Mayor Pope
ABSENT: None
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SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE - REZONING CASE NO. 80-143, GRANDE HIGHLANDS
(SAN LUIS ENGINEERING), ZONE CHANGE FROM "A" DISTRICT TO "p D" DISTRICT
(BUSICK AND GEARING)
Administrator Butch read the title of the ordinance. On motion
of Council Member Vandeveer, seconded by Council Member Hogan, it was
unanimously voted to dispense with further re~dirig of the ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 243 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
A PORTION OF THE ZONING MAP OF ARROYO GRANDE REFERRED
TO IN SECTION .302 OF TITLE 9, CHAPTE~ 4" OF THE,
MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE KNOWN AS GRANDE HIGHLANDS
On mo~ion of Council Member Hogan~ seconded by Council Member
Vandeveer, ana on the' following r~ll call vote, to wit:
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Council Members Hogan,'" Vandeveer,,' and Mayor Pope
Council Members Smith and Millis
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the foregoing: Ordinance was passed and adopted this 27th'daY,of January, 1981.
Council Member Millis stated that this ordinance is premature as there are
many problems: to be worked out, particularly drainage and traffic. Adopting
this ordinance is a serious mistake because there will be problems 15 to 20
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years from now. Council Member Hogan stated that this request has been
before the city for 3 years and is not premature. The consumer must pay
in the long run.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING CASE NO. 80-145 FROM "RA-B3" DISTRICT
TO "RA-B2" DISTRICT, TALLY HO ROAD (LAVINE)
On motion of Council Member Smith, seconded by Council,Member
Vandeveer, itiwas unanimously"voted to continue thispubli", hearing to the
next meeting of 'February 10, 1981.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REQUEST FOR RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE
FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS IN THE'CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Administrator Butch stated that this hearing was continued from the
last meeting to gather more ,information. He introduced Mr. Dan Delac"
Administrative Assistant'i"City':of Salinas. Mr. Butch stated that the City
of Salinas ha~ a Rent Mediation Program which has proved to be effective.
Mr. Delac stated that in 1979 the City of Salinas received requests for a
rent control ordinance to include apartments and in June 1979 an initiative
was placed be~ore the voters and was defeated. Howev~r, a 'rent medi~tion
program was established to assist both parties in reaching a mutual agreement.
The program was implemented in November, 197,9"and consider approximately 15
cases per mon~h. There is no cost to the participants. ,Mr~ Delac answered
questions from the audience. 'GEORGE HILL, 288 Sunrise; BERNARD BURKE, 804
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Kingsbury; ROBERT HART, Hacienda del pismo; MORRIS LEVIN, Hacienda del Pismo;
MADELINE BURKE, JOHN COON, PAULINE SALERS, DICK BEAN, and TONY AZEVEDO spoke
to the questiqn. There being Ilia further comment,'~'the hearing was closed.
After discussion, Mr. Burn, owner of Sunrise Mobile Home Park, indicated he
wished to meet with the residents and try to reach an agreement without
creating any type of board. It was the consensus of all parties concerned
that' the owner ,and rent~rs will m~et to reach an agreeme~t and return to Council.
On motion of Council Member Hogan, seconde~ by Council Member Vandeveer, it
was unanimously voted to continue this public hearing until such time as the
City is contacted either by the owner or the renters and requested to place
the hearing on the agenda.
COUNCIL MEMBER APPEAL, RE, CHANGE OF STREET ADDRESS FOR RESIDENCES IN
OAK PARK LEISURE GARDENS (SMITH)
Administrator Butch stated that this matter 'was considered by the'
Planning Commission at their regular meeting of November 18, 1980.
The concerns ~f the residents is emergency services. The townhouses
are designed in such a way that the address and garage area are oriented
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toward Grieb Drive with the main entrance of the units facing James Way.
The only change, if the matter is approved by Council, will be the address
numbering being transposed from the rear of the units to James Way.
The mailboxes will not need to be relocated as they are all clustered.
NADINE RUTH, 1088 Grieb, stated her concerns of being located by emergency
vehicles. MR: MOORE also requested the change. GLEN TAYLOR, 1123 Grieb,
stated he is not in favor of the address changes as he has contacted all
local emergency agencies and they have all assured him they would have2no
trouble locating him. Council Members Vandeveer, Millis, and Hogan stated
they would uphold the Planning Commission's decision. Council Member u.
Vandeveer moved to uphold the Planning Commission's decision and was seconded
by Council Member Hogan. The motion was passed with Council Member Smith
dissenting.
SECOND READING OF A PROPOSED REVISED DANCE ORDINANCE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
CHIEF OF POLICE
Administrator Butch. read the title of the Ordinance. On motion of
Council Member Millis, seconded by Council Member Vandeveer, it was unanimously
voted to dispense with further reading of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 242 C.S,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 5 OF THE ARROYO.
GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE
OF PERMITS FOR DANCES AND PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
ACTIVITIES WITHIN SAID CITY
On motion of Council Member Vandeveer, seconded by Council Member
Hogan, and on the following roll call vote,.to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
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Council Members smith, Hogan, Millis, Vandeveer. and Mayor Pope
None
None
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 27th day of January, 1981.
RECEIPT OF BIDS, 'RE. FENCING OF THE ELM STREET SPORTS COMPLEX
Public Works Director Karp explained the cost of the 'bids and the
areas to be fenced. He recommended awarding the bid to Clyde's Fencing
for their alternate #3 in the amount of $18,078.50. The other bid received
'was from Sunrise Fence Co. in the..amount of $20,015.00. Mayor Pope stated
the Parks and Recreation Commission should review the fencing and the location
of the gates. Council Member Millis moved to accept the low bid of alternate
#3 from Clyde's Fencing with the understanding that,:,the Parks and Recreation
Commission approve the locations of the gates. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Vandeveer and unanimously voted.
PROGRESS REPORT ON JANUARY 15, 1981 MEETING OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
AREA COUNCIL OF ,GOVERNMENTS
Council Member Vandeveer stated that discussion of the meeting was
regarding bikepaths in the County and the final decision of the Council was
that the money for the bikepaths will continue to be divided evenly.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION OF S.B. 1960 ,,"MOBILE HOMES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND
HUBER RANCH PROPOSED RESUBDIVISION OF THE COUNTY (HOGAN)
Administrator Butch read a letter from Elroy J. Kalal objecting to
Mr. Hogan supporting the developer of the Huber Ranch to construct a 558 unit
mobile home subdivision, instead of the 40 unit subdivision already authorized
by the county. Council Member Hogan stated that he is not a 'representative of
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the developers and suggested theuunbbile home subdivision as a possible
solutiono,to the mobile home owners I rising cost .of rent. RICHARD HART,
Hacienda del iPismo, spoke in' favor of the development for low-cost housing.
DENNIS BETHER, representing the applicant, reviewed 'the project. ELLA
HONEYCUTT, 560 Oakhill Road, spoke in' opposition to the traffic. ' MRS. KRUSHAT,
222 Orchard, istated that Orchard Street cannot carry the 'traffic. ,PAULINE
SALERS'.,cand PAUL HADDOX spoke to the question: 'MITCH WALKER s'tated the:
City should annex the property to have greater control over the' development.
Council Member Smith stated that the City should expand its spheres of
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influence to ;take in developments of this nature.
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PROGRESS REPORT ON RECENT ZONE 3 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING 'OF JANUARY 15, 1981
Mayor Pope requested 'this ~tem be continued.
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DIRECTOR OF pUBLIC WORKS' RECOMMENDATIOW'-, PARCEL MAP AG"78-ll3, BRENNAN
(DORFFMAN), HUASNA ROAD EAST OF STAGECOACH ROAD
Diredtor Karp stated that the subject lot is located on the
northerly frbntage of Huasna Road just' east of Stagecoach Road. The area
is zoned R-l 'and classed'low'density residential in the Land Use Element of
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the General plan. The split will create three lots from an existing two
lots. The Idts will be 65,340 sq. ft. with two smaller lots 10,000 sq. ft.
each. The two smaller lots will front on a cul-de-sac already bonded for
with Tract No. 555, Unit 2. The oWner 'was relieved from construction of
frontage iinp~ovements for the two 'smaller' lots' are already under construction.
Dedication has been required for roadway purposes and street tree easement
for the cul-de-sac improvement. He recommended approvaL On motion' of
Council Member Hogan, seconded by Council Member Vandeveer, it was 'passed
to accept the dedications as shown on the map, find that the street
improvements 'are necessary prerequisites for the orderly'dev~lopment of
the community, find that the'"map is consistent with the General Plan
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and zoning and to improve parcel map no. AG 78-113. Council Member Smith
dissented. ,>
DIRECTOR OF ~UBLIC WORKS' RECOMMENDATION - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 80-342, (FRY),
OLIVE STREET 'AND TODD LANE , ,
Director Karp explained that the lot split is located on a parcel
which has frontage on Todd Lane and Olive Street, east of,Halcyo~ Road.
The parcel is being split into two parcels, 9,445 sq. ft. an<~ 10,659 sq., ft.
Curb and gutter exists on both frontages and sidewalk exists on the Olive
Street frontage. Sidewalk has been required on the Todd Lane frontage to
be installed :with a building permit on parcel A. A street tree easement
was required :onboth frontages. The area is zoned R-l and classed as low
density residential in the General Plan. On motion of Council 'Member Smith,
seconded by Council Member Millis, it was unanimously voted to accept the
street tree ~asement on behalf of the public; find that the construction of
sidewalk on Todd Lane is a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development
of the area; 'to find that the map is consistent with the General Plan and
zoning, and to approve parcel map no. AG 81-004.
DIRECTOR OF RUELIC WORKS RECOMMENDATION - PROGRESS PAYMENT NO.1, LEE WILSON
ELECTRIc (SIGNAL AT, ELM STREET AND GRAND AVENUE)
Director Karp recommended approval of progress payment no. 1 in
the amount of $15,102.56. On motion of Council Member Smith, seconded by
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Council Member Hogan, it was unanimously voted to approve progress payment
no. 1 in the ,amount of $15,102.56 for the signal at Elm Street and Grand
Avenue to Lee Wilson Electric.
PROGRESS REPORT ON THE SOUTH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Administrator Butch reported that the implant improvement are
almost compl~ted and that the outfall line has been completed.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Administrator Butch reported that President Reagan has declared'
Thursday, January 29, '1981 as a day of thanksgiving for the return of the'
American Hostages. According to our Resolution No. 1288, 'any day is
a holiday which-is declared by the President and therefore, the City offices
are closed. On motion of Council Member Vandeveer, seconded by Council
Member Millis, it was unanimously voted to declare Thursday, January 29,
1981 as a holiday and to close ,the city offices.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 0
C. KUREK, 603 E. Cherry, requested information as to who has
jurisdiction over city streets as he is concerned about the large trucks
on Cherry. KATHERYN COACH, Huasna Road, displayed a map of the Huasna , '
Valley and stated that approval has been given byC_cthe County for extensive
exploratory oil wells. She requested that the Council notify the Board
of Supervisors of our request that the trucks exit by Highway 166 rather than
Cherry Street. FLORENCE HART, Huasna Road, also spoke to the request.
It was the consensus of Council that Director Karp send a letter to the
County requesting that they investigate other truck routes.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:00 P.M. COUNCIL RE-ADJOURNED AT 11:05 P.M.
Administrator Butch read his letter of resignation, effective March 31; 198L
He stated he will take a position with, Sonic Cable TV. All Council- Members
expressed regret at his leaving and thanked him for his many years of service
to the City of Arroyo Grande.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Council Member Millis, seconded by Council Member
Vandeveer, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:15 P.M.
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