Minutes 1989-03-28
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1989
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
The City Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with
Mayor Mark M. Millis presiding.
FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Millis led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and
the Rev. Phil Coleman of Oak Park Foursquare Church, Arroyo Grande
delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Millis and Council Members A.K. "Pete"
Dougall, Gene Moots and Doris Olsen.
Absent was Council Member B'Ann Smith.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MARIE CATTOIR, 195 Orchid Lane expressed concern regarding
her personal sewer line. She stated that there is a long way to go
through rock and oak trees. She asked if they could pay an
assessment fee to the Latter Day Saints Assessment District and
have the sewer go up Orchid Lane. After discussion of fees and
charges with Public Works Director Paul Karp, she was advised that
it would cost Mrs. Cattoir as much or more than their original
plans to build a new main line.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Dougall/Olsen (4-0-1, Smith absent) to approve
Consent Agenda Items 5.a. through 5.e., with the recommended
courses of action.
5.a. February 14, 1989, City Council Minutes. Approved
5.b. February 28, 1989, City Council Minutes. Approved
5.c. Gene Moots and Doris Olsen Appointed to Ad Hoc Traffic
Committee. Approved.
5.d. Progress Payment No 1: Repainting Traffic striping, Project
No. 90-88-3. Approved.
5.e. Award Contract for Asphalt Concrete Paving on James Way,
Project No. 90-89-1. Approved.
REGISTER OF WARRANTS
Moved by Moots/Dougall (4-0-1, smith absent) to approve Cash
Disbursements.
HOOK RAMPS AT CAMINO MERCADO
Mr. Christiansen reported that he had met with an aide to
Assemblyman Eric Seastrand requesting help to speed the project
along.
POST OFFICE CIRCULATION
Council Member Dougall said that work should begin on April
6 or 7, weather permitting.
WEST BRANCH STREET/GRAND AVENUE/TRAFFIC WAY CIRCULATION
Mr. Christiansen had nothing new to report at this time.
PROPOSED POLICE FACILITY EXPANSION
Mr. Christiansen reported that the technicians and
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professionals involved have been working with Pacific Gas and
Electric and the telephone company getting ideas which would be
helpful to all, including the architects. The architects should
have a rendering for consideration within 4 to 6 weeks.
WATER REPQRr
Council Member Olsen referred to a report of the County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District. She said that the draft
EIR is due in November and should be complete in september, 1990.
There would be an advisQry election no earlier than November, 1990.
She also reported on the Zone 3 Committee Meeting advising that
Pismo Beach is asking to annex additional land to Zone 3 for access
to Lopez water. She stated that other cities will be asking to do
the same and that policies and procedures should be set.
CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES IN THE VICINITY OF SOTO
SPORTS COMPLEX
Mr. Christiansen asked the Council if it wished to proceed
and begin to investigate. Mr. Karp added that it is not unusual
to consider new sites to replace 20 year old water wells, rather
than waiting until the older facilities break down. After Council
discussion it was moved by Olsen/Dougall (4-0-1, Smith absent) to
look at potential properties for well sites as they become
available for sale in the future.
REOUEST FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO BUILD A PATIO COVER. LOT
54. ROYAL OAKS DEVELOPMENT (JOHN AND CHARLOTTE GRIFFIN\. (CONTINUED
FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 14. 1989\
Council Member Moots excused himself because of a possible
conflict of interest. Charlotte Griffin, 1079 James Way, passed
around pictures of the lattice type cover and explained that it
would be at least 10 feet from the surrounding homes. Moved by
Olsen/Dougall (3-0-2) to approve without setting a precedent.
(Council Members Moots and Smith were absent) . Medical
consideration was given and the cover is not within lO feet of the
nearest building.
COUNCIL MEMBER MOOTS RETURNED AT 8:15 P.M.
PERMISSION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR WELL DRILLING 14SITES)
Mr. Christiansen stated that the City is requesting to drill
two new domestic wells after test drilling four possible sites.
Cost is approximately $135,000. After discussion it was moved by
Moots/Dougall (4-0-1, Smith absent) to approve solicitation of
bids.
REOUEST FOR BUDGET ALLOCATION: COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT
LIGHTING
Mr. Christiansen reported that the City had received an
excellent price of $7531 from PG&E to put in the lights, and the
recommendation is to proceed. Moved by Moots/Olsen (4-0-l, Smith
absent) to proceed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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