Minutes 1992-06-09
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1992
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
The city Council of the City of Arroyo Grande met at 7:30
P.M., with Mayor Mark M. Millis presiding.
l. & 2. FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Millis led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and the
Rev. Robert Banker delivered the invocation.
3. ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Millis and council Members M. P. "Pete"
Gallagher, Gene Moots and B'Ann Smith. Absent was Council Member
A. K. "Pete" Dougall. staff Members present were city Manager
Chris Christiansen, city Attorney Judy Skousen, City Clerk Nancy
Davis, Parks and Recreation Director John Keisler, Public Works -'
Director Van Laurn and Current Planner Scott Spierling.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
PEDRO ARAYA of 357 Tally Ho Road requested a meeting with the
City Attorney. He said he owes the City some money and the City
owes him some land. The City Attorney said she would contact Mr.
Araya to set a meeting time.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Smith/Moots, and the motion passed unanimously
to approve Consent Agenda Items 5.B. through 5.F. , with the
recommended courses of action.
5.B. May, 1992, Investment Report. Information.
5.C. Amended 1991-92 Transportation Fund Claim. Approved.
5.0. May 18, 1992, Draft Parking and Traffic Commission Minutes.
Information.
5.E. May 13 and June 3, 1992, Senior Advisory Commission Minutes.
Information.
5.F. Authorization to Purchase Fire Vehicle (Chief's Car.); not to
Exceed $12,300: 1992-93 Budgeted Item. Approved.
5.A. Mayor Millis read a proclamation, "Special Olympics/California
Peace Officers' Association Torch Run Days," June 15 and 16, 1992.
Accepting the proclamation was Emily Myhre of the Special Olympics
Committee.
6. REGISTER OF CHECKS
It was moved by smith/Gallagher, and the motion passed
unanimously to approve Cash Disbursements in the amount of
$379,918.40, as listed in the June 4, 1992 Staff Report of Finance
Director David Bacon.
7.A. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM. AND THE ....;
PURCHASING PROCEDURE: CITYWIDE
Mr. Christiansen referred to the May 6, 1992, Staff Report of
the city Clerk, who recommended that the Council adopt the
Ordinance in order to update sections of the Code and create more
efficient procedures.
After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly
published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Millis declared the
hearing open and said all persons would be heard regarding the
matter. When no one came forward to speak, the Mayor Closed the
hearing to the floor.
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Mr. Christiansen read the title of the proposed Ordinance. It
was moved by smith/Moots, and the motion passed unanimously to
dispense with further reading of the Ordinance. Mayor Millis said
that constituted the first reading of the Ordinance.
7 . B. PUBLIC HEARING - FORMATION OF A I.ANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN TRACT NO. 1769. A RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING 30 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES. FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS AND ORNAMENTAL
VEGETATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY TO SERVE AND BENEFIT
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT. AS WELL AS ANY
SUBSE~UENT ANNEXATIONS: FARROLL AVENUE
Mayor Millis said he may have a conflict of interest, and left
the room. Mayor Pro Tem Moots presided.
~ Mr. Christiansen referred to the May 2B, 1992, Staff Report of
the Parks and Recreation Director, who recommended that the Council
approve a Resolution ordering the formation of a Tract 1769
Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District.
Council Members asked questions about the district's
boundaries and the type landscaping planned.
After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly
published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Millis declared the
hearing open and said all persons would be heard regarding the
matter. When no one came forward to speak, the Mayor closed the
hearing to the floor.
After further Council questions, it was moved by
Smith/Gallagher (3-0-2, Smith, Gallagher and Moots voting aye and
Mayor Millis and Council Member Dougall absent) to approve
Resolution No. 2932 Ordering the Formation of Arroyo Grande
Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No.1, Confirming
Diagram Boundaries and Levying an Assessment.
Mayor Millis returned to the dais.
8.A. APPOINTMENT OF DREW BRANDY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (TERM
EXPIRING JUNE 30. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30. 1995\
Mayor Millis nominated Mr. Brandy, and the Council approved
unanimously.
B.B. APPOINTMENT OF JAMES SOUZA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (TERM
EXPIRING JUNE 30. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30. 1995)
Mayor Millis nominated Mr. Souza, and the Council approved
unanimously.
B.C. APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM TAPPAN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(REPLACING DON BOGGESS. WHO REOUESTED NO REAPPOINTMENT \ (TERM TO
EXPIRE JUNE 30. 1995\
Mayor Millis nominated Mr. Tappan, and the Council approved
unanimously.
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8. D. APPOINTMENT OF STAN IKEDA TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE
30. 1995\
Mayor Millis nominated Mr. Ikeda, and the Council approveij
unanimously.
8. E. APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT BURT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE
30. 1995)
Mayor Millis nominated Mr. Burt, and the Council approved
unanimously.
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a.F. APPOINTMENT OF NORM STEVENS TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
(TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30. 1995}
.Mayor Millis nominated Mr. stevens, and the Council approved
unan~mous1y.
a.G. APPOINTMENT OF DORIS TROLL TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
(TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30. 1995}
Mayor Millis nominated Ms. Troll, and the Council approved
unanimously. a.H. APPOINTMENT OF LYNN TITUS TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
(TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30. 19951
Mayor Millis nominated Ms. Titus, and the Council approved
unanimously.
8.1. APPOINTMENT OF JIM FOGARTY TO THE TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(TERM EXPIRED MAY 25. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 24. 1994)
Mayor Millis nominated Mr. Fogarty, and the Council approved
unanimously.
8.J. APPOINTMENT TO DONNA PED TO THE TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TERM
EXPIRED MAY 25. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 24. 1994)
Mayor Millis nominated Ms. Ped, and the Council approved
unanimously.
8.K. APPOINTMENT OF CAMAY ARAD TO THE TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TERM
EXPIRED MAY 25. 1992: NEW TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 24. 1994} .
Mayor Millis nominated Ms. Arad, and the Council approved
unanimously.
8.L. RESOLUTION REOUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. TO
BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3. 1992. WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION.
TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS
CODE
It was moved by smith/Moots (4-0-1, Smith, Moots, Gallagher
and Millis voting aye, Council Member Dougall absent) to approve
Resolution No. 2933 Requesting the Board of supervisors of the
County of San Luis Obispo to Consolidate a General Municipal
Election to be held on November 3, 1992, with the Statewide General
Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to section 23302 of the
Elections Code.
8.M. REOUEST BY THE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY
BOARD FOR THE COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO GO OUT TO BID ON THE
BUILDING AND REPAIR OF THE RETAINING WALL BEHIND THE CAR CORRAL
Mr. Christiansen referred to the June 9, 1992, Staff Report of
the Planning Director, who wrote that the Downtown Parking Area
Advisory Board had recommended that the city council instruct Staff
to acquire bids to replace the existing wood retaining wall in the
Car Corral parking lot with a split face block wall. ~
After questions about the cost, between $15,000 and $20,000,
and funding by parking district fees, it was moved by Smith/Moots,
and the motion passed unanimously to approve the Parking Board
recommendation.
8.N. REOUEST TO EXCAVATE SOIL AND CONSTRUCT A RETAINING WALL IN THE
ROYAL OAKS SUBDIVISION: 415 RODEO DRIVE: RICK TELLEZ .
Mr. Christiansen said the various departments had reviewed the
proposed retaining wall and excavation. He recommended the work be
approved with the following conditions:
1. The applicant must meet all drainage requirements that
Public Works may impose;
2. That all Building Code requirements be met:
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3. That construction of the retaining wall be in accordance
with city specifications.
LARRY GREEN of 393 Rodeo, a neighbor, said he had concerns
about the project and requested that the Council continue this item
to the next Council meeting. He said his house could be at risk.
It was moved by Smith/Moots, and the motion passed unanimously
to continued the agenda item to the meeting of June 23, 1992.
Mayor Millis advised Mr. Green to prepare his written concerns for
the next Council Agenda packet.
8.0. EXECUTION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS: TRACT 1994: RANCHO GRANDE
Mayor Millis said he may have a conflict of interest in this
matter and left the room. Mayor Pro Tem Moots presided.
~ Mr. Christiansen referred to the June 3, 1992, Staff Report of
the Public Works Director, who recommended that the Council
authorize the Mayor and city Clerk to execute the following
subdivision agreements with the subdivider to complete certain
public improvements for the tract. He wrote that each agreement
was accompanied by a, letter of credit from Mid-State Bank
guaranteeing performance and Labor and Materials lien protection as
required by law.
There were Council questions about a retention basin in the
tract and a well being used by the developer.
It was moved by Smith/Gallagher, and the motion passed
unanimously to approve Mr. Laurn's recommendation.
Mayor Millis returned to the dais.
8.P. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PARKING RESTRICTION ON A PORTION OF
EL CAMINO REAL. AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
1. Two-Hour Parking Zone be Established on the Westerly Side
of El Camino Real between Halcyon Road and Faeh Avenue Where
Parking is not Otherwise prohibited: and
2. Two-Hour Parking Zone be Established on the Easterly Side
of El Camino Real for Approximately 200 Feet Extending Southerly
from the Park and Ride Lot and That Said Zone be Further Restricted
to the Use of Trucks, Buses and Recreational Vehicles.
It was moved by Moots/Gallagher (4-0-1, Moots, Gallagher,
Smith and Millis voting aye, Council Member Dougall absent) to
approve Resolution No. 2934 Establishing Parking Restrictions on a
PortiQn of El Camino Real.
Mayor Millis thanked the Traffic Commission for their hard
work on this matter.
9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
~ 10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. CLOSED SESSION
It was moved by smith/Moots, and the motion passed unanimously
to adjourn at 8:10 P.M. to a Closed Session on Labor Relations,
pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6(a).
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Council reconvened at 9: 00 P.M., and immediately adjourned
on the unanimously approved motion of Moot Smith.
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ATTEST: 7/AAA~'fI a. !1.,~
NANCY A. DAVIS CITY CLERK
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