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Minutes 1992-03-24 . . 4'92, MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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. Randy Quimette, Arroyo Grande Fire Department Chaplain, delivered the invocation. 3. ROLL CALL .~ Present were Mayor Millis and Council Members A. K. "Pete" Dougall, M. P. "Pete" Gallagher, Gene Moots and B'Ann Smith. Staff Members present were City Manager Chris Christiansen, City Attorney Judy Skousen, City Clerk Nancy Davis, Planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck, Public Works Director Van Laurn and Parks and Recreation Director John Keisler. ; 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS GEORGE WINSLETT of Oceano and HOWARD DAVIS of 324 N. Alpine Street said there is not enough parking on El Camino Real for "country Kitchen" customers due to the Department of Transportation's Park and Ride lot. Mr. Christiansen said the City is aware of the parking concerns and the Parking and Traffic Commission will be studying the matter. PATRICIA SANGER, chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission, read a March 19, 1992 memorandum from the Commission to the City Council recommending that the Council vote to continue and complete the extended environmental study of the Rancho Grande Park. 5. PRESENTATION OF PLAOUES OF APPRECIATION AND ALTRUSA PROCLAMATION Plaques of appreciation were awarded to AURORA KUREK, who was present to accept the honor, and to NEAL ROYER, whose plaque will be delivered to him, for their service on the Senior Advisory commission. Mayo~ Millis asked for unanimous consent to add an emergency item to the Council agenda. It was moved by Dougall/Moots, and the motion passed to add to the agenda a proclamation honoring the 75th anniversary of the Altrusa Club. The proclamation was read by the Mayor and accepted by Kathy Howell, local club president. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.A. March 10, 1992, city Council Minutes. It was moved by Smith/Dougall and the motion passed to approve the minutes. 6.B. Request of March of Dimes to Close Bridge Street from the v Bridge Street Bridge to Nelson Street: Saturday, May 2, 1992, 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., Annual March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon. It was moved by Dougall/Gallagher, and the motion passed to approve the request. 6.C. February 24, 1992, Parking and Traffic Commission Minutes. It was moved by Dougall/Moots, and the motion passed to receive the minutes. 6.D. subdivision Agreement: Tract 1994, Rancho Grande Interim Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan. Mayor Millis and Council Member Dougall said they had possible conflicts of interest 1 L~, ~ -_._.._~ .___n," -._---~-_..- . 493 I CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1992 and left the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Moots presided. It was moved by Smith/Gallagher, and the motion passed to authorize the Mayor Pro Tem to sign the agreement. Mayor Millis and Council Member Dougall returned to the dais. 7. REGIS~ER OF CHECKS It was moved by Dougall/Smith, and the motion passed to approve Cash Disbursements in the amount of $398,210.13, as listed in the March 18, 1992 Staff Report of Finance Director David Bacon. 8. RANCHO GRANDE PARK - EXPANDED INITIAL STUDY Mayor Millis said the Council had some options before them from the city Manager, (1) complete the expanded initial study and allocate an additional $5,000 in order to complete a proper traffic study regarding the park site, or (2) approve the cessation of the '- study. It was moved by Smith/Dougall, and the motion passed to complete the Expanded Initial Study of Rancho Grande Park and to allocate an additional $5,000.00 to complete a proper traffic study with regard to the park. 8 . B. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INCREASES IN SEWER AND LOPEZ WATER RATES BY INCREASING CITY SEWER CHARGES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS BY Sl.05 PER MONTH AND LOPEZ WATER CONTRACT CHARGES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS BY S.90 PER MONTH: TO INCREASE METER TESTING DEPOSIT FEE TO S50.00: I AND TO INCREASE UNAUTHORIZED WATER CONNECTION FEE TO S50....Q.Q.t I CITYWIDE I It was moved by Smith/Dougall (5-0-0, Smith, Dougall, Moots, i Gallagher and Millis voting aye) to approve Ordinance No. 443 C.S. Amending the Municipal Code Related to City Sewer Charges by Amending Chapter 6 of Title 6, Section 6-6.1001. It was moved by smith/Dougall to approve Ordinance No. 444 C.S. Amending the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Relating to Arroyo Grande City Water and Lopez Rates by Amending Chapter 7 of Title 6, section 6-7.01(g) section 6-7.09 and section 6-7.16. SAM POLINO of 145 Alder Street said the residents of Arroyo Grande pay an unfair share of the costs for running Lopez Lake and should be given lower admission rates. Mayor Millis said preferential admission rates cannot be given because, even though Arroyo Grande pays one-half of the operation and maintenance costs of the treatment plant, the recreational part of the facility was funded by all the people in the State of California. Voting in favor of Ordinance No. 444 C.S. were Council Members smith, Dougall, Gallagher, Moots and Mayor Millis. 9.A. APPOINTMENT OF LYNN TITUS TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMIS~ION: TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30. 1992 Mayor Millis nominated Lynn Titus to the Senior Advisory Commission and the Council approved. 9.B. APPOINTMENT OF BERNARD BURKE TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY I COMMISSION: TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30. 1994 Mayor Millis nominated Bernard Burke to the Senior Advisory Commission and the Council approved. 9.C. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TWO PERCENT (2%) INCREASE IN SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1. 1991 It was moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0, Dougall, smith, Moots, Gallagher and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2921 Amending Resolution Nos. 2328 and 2329, which Provided Salary and 2 , I I _ ._______,_____ ..___________ __________._ ___u__ _ ,_d_ ,_ ,,______ ,_......J I -~------_.- -"----..-- _.~-~._- /". . -----------,---- ------------ I 494 I I CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1992 Benefit Programs for Employees of the City, and Adopting a Two I Percent Increase in salaries of Employees Retroactive to July 1, i 1991. 9.D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THE~SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY PURSUANT TO REOYIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAG~MENT ACT OF 1989 It was moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0,Dougall, Smith, Gallagher, Moots and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2922 Approving the Designation of the San Luis Obispo County Health ~ Department - Division of Environmental Health as Enforcement Agency for the City of Arroyo Grande. 9.E. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON AN UNIMPROVED RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO 600 TIERRA STREET: AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0, Dougall, Smith, Moots, Gallagher and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2923 setting Forth the city's Intention to Vacate and Abandon a Portion of a Twenty-Five (25) Foot Alley, Adjacent to 600 Tierra Street in I the City of Arroyo Grande, and Fixing Time and Place for Hearing as Provided by Streets and Highways Code Section 8300, Et Seq. 9.F. RECOMMENDATION TO REMOVE ALL 30-MINUTE AND 60-MINUTE LIMITED PARKING ZONES ON TRAFFIC WAY TO 2-HOUR PARKING ZONES ON TRAFFIC WAY BETWEEN STATION WAY AND THE FRE~WAY It was moved by smith/Dougall to approve Resolution No. 2924 Modifying Limited Parking Zones on Traffic Way. MARIE CATTOIR of 195 Orchid Lane said it had been requested that the one space in front 401 Traffic Way remain as a 30-minute parking zone and that the curb space in front of that zone remain painted red. She also said there should be a no-parking zone at Traffic Way and south Traffic Way Extension. Council Members discussed the matter and decided to approve the Resolution, but to monitor the parking situation on Traffic Way during the next few months. Voting in favor of Resolution No. 2924 were Council Member Smith, Dougall, Gallagher, Moots and Mayor Millis. g.G. RECOMMENDATION TO REMOVE THE COMMERCIAL LOADING AND 30-MINUTE PARKING ZONES ON EAST BRANCH STREET. FRONTING 100, 101 - 103. 104 - 106. AND 116 - 120 It was moved by Dougall/Moots (5-0-0, Dougall, Moots, Gallagher, Smith and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2925 Removing Commercial Loading and 30-Minute Parking Zones on East Branch Street. ~ 9.H. RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A NO-PARKING ZONE AT THE CURB RETURN AT 1163 PACIFIC POINTE WAY This item was removed from the agenda. 9. I . REOUEST BY GLENN PETERS FOR THE CITY TO FUND SIDEWALK INSTALLATION ON THE OAK PARK FRONTAGE OF PETER PAN SCHOOL IN EXCHANGE FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT OF WAY Mr. Christiansen referred to the March 19, 1992 Staff Report of the Public Works Director. Council Members had questions about a Department of Transportation concern that a sidewalk might lead pedestrians to cross Oak Park at Chilton Street, where no traffic control will be available. 3 495 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1992 Mr. Laurn said people are already walking in the street in that area and the sidewalk certainly would not worsen the problem. He said people familiar with the area walking up Oak Park Boulevard i would cross at the traffic light at El Camino Real. I I It was moved by Dougall/Moots, and the motion passed to approve the request for the City to fund the construction of a sidewalk along the Oak Park frontage of Peter Pan School in exchange for additional right-of-way. 10.A. PUBLIC HEARING - AWARD OF BID FOR COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AT A PROPOSED RATE OF NOT MORE THAN $.50 PER MONTH PER SINGLE-FAMILY HOME AND 6 PERCENT OF I THE TOTAL MONTHLY TRASH BILL PER COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER: CITYWIDE I "- Mr. Christiansen said this matter was discussed extensively at I the last meeting. He said South County Sanitary service had I submitted a list of items it would pick up during the new contract period. 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. Speakers were MR. POLINO, ROCHELLE BEECHER of ECOSLO Recycling I Center, MIKE TITUS of 404 Lierly Lane, TOM MARTIN of South County Sanitary Service, Inc. , STEVE ASLANDIS of Ralcco, Inc. , RON VILLARI NO of Ralcco, MARGARET KITTLESON of 282 Rodeo Drive, and EARL PATTON of 121 Poole Street. When no one further came forward to speak, Mayor Millis closed the hearing to the floor. I Council Member Smith said she was concerned that a three-year contract is too long and that $20,000 may not be enough for publicizing the recycling program. She said she was encouraged that larger containers may be used. She said larger, more eye- catching containers would be helpful, and that a door-to-door program may be necessary. She said she would support Ra1cco. Council Member Gallagher had questions concerning who will monitor compliance with the 25 percent reduction by 1995 in materials going to the landfill. He said he would support Ralcco as long as commercial customers were increased. Mr. Christiansen pointed out that it is not mandatory to recycle in the City, only to pay for the program. The Mayor said, however, that he did not know of a community that has better participation than Arroyo Grande at 60 percent. Council Member Gallagher said there has to be more actual participation in recycling. Mayor Millis said we may have to go out and talk to the I other 40 percent and see why they do not recycle. He said the key is education. Council Member Moots said he sat on the committee organized to choose a recycler for the cities of pismo Beach and Arroyo Grande. He said the committee had recommended that Ralcco be awarded the bid. I Council Member Dougall said he had concerns about recycling fees being mandated and the city having no way of making sure the recycling company will carry out the program. He said he was concerned about Ra1cco being able to develop a billing procedure. He had concerns about the recycling company educating the public and making the one-on-one contacts which will be necessary. 4 , -.. ...__.._....~---~----~.,.- ---,- --~.. --.--- ----.-- ....... ----.-.--.--..-- -~ - - -. ._~ ~_._. 496 ~ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1992' In answer to a question from Mayor Millis, the City Attorney said that in the City's franchise agreement with South County Sanitary service it says that the garbage company is required to make all its records available to the City in the event that the City needs them. She said that would be a Yjtay to bill the commercial customers. She said, however, there may be a problem in turning those figures (the actual billing amounts), over to Ralcco. She said Ralcco may be able to get from the City the figures as a whole and then go to commercial customers and ask for help in determining what their bills should be by showing Ralcco their garbage bills. ,"'"'1 It was moved by smith/Moots (4-0-1, Smith, Moots, Gallagher and Millis voting aye, Dougall voting no) to award the recycling contract to Ralcco, Inc. 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 12. ORAL COMMUNICATION$ DICK FRANKS of 879 Fairoaks Avenue suggested rewarding the active recyclers by reducing the fees charged to t:hem. 13. CLOSED SESSION On the unanimously approved motion of Moots/Dougall, the Council adjourned at 8:48 P.M. to a Closed Session on Personnel (Negotiations) pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a). 14. ADJOURNMENT The Council reconvened at 9:20 P.M. and immediately adjourned on the unanimously approved motion of Smith/Moots. ~AL ATTEST: ~ a. GrwW NANCY A. VIS, CITY CLERK l I I