Minutes 1988-08-23
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1988
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
The city Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with
Mayor Howard Mankins presiding. Also present were Council Members
Dorace Johnson, Mark M. Millis, Gene Moots and D. G. Porter.
FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Mankins led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and
the Rev. virgil Glocheski of st. Patrick's Catholic Church
delivered the invocation.
PUBLIC APP~CES
Mayor Mankins presented a plaque expressing the City's
appreciation to MRS. LA COMA TINDALL, who has written a song, "Town
of Arroyo Grande." A recording of the song was played, and Mrs.
Tindall introduced the musicians who played and sang with her.
ALBERT ST. PETER of 350 Sunrise Drive read a letter from a
group of park residents who are in favor of buying out the present
owners. He 'said there are concerns that the S~ate or Federal
governments could nullify current rent stabilization laws.
PETE DOUGALL of 1241 Farroll Ave., Space 41, recommended that
the city offer the Government a five acre site for a new Post
Office on West Branch Street. He said the Post Office has an
option on the property until october.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Johnson/Porter ( 5-0-0) to approve Consent Agenda
items C. 1. through C. 5 , C . 7 ., and C. 9 . through C . 11 . wi th the
recommended courses of action.
C.1. Proclamation, "National POW/MIA Recognition Day:' September 16,
1988. Proclaimed.
C. 2. proclamation, "International Literacy Day," September 8, 1988.
Proclaimed.
C.3. August 9, 1988, City council Minutes. Approved.
C.4. Acceptance of Improvements for Tract 1246 (Paulding).
Approved.
C.5. Acceptance of City Project #60-88-1, Clarence Avenue Water
Improvements; Approval of Progress Payment No.1 and Authorization
of Release of Retention. Approved, Accepted and Authorized.
,~ C.7. Approval of Agreement for sharing Cost of State Highway
Electrical Facilities. Approved and accepted.
C.9. 1988 Harvest Festival, Request to Close Bridge Street.
Approved.
C.10. Request of Police Department for Approval of Tow Service Bid.
Approved.
C.1l. Lot Line Adjustment, Wildwood Planned Development. Approved.
ARROYO GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTATION - "PROMOTIONAL FUND"
FOR A CITY-WIDE PROMOTION "
JERRY MUNGER of 611 Grand Avenue, member of '\the Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors, requested $8,800.00 for a promotional
program which would include Economic Development, an Arroyo Grande
Valley Business Directory and Visitor's Guide, a Chamber of
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Commerce Bench Program, and Postage and Materials.
After Coundjl questions, it was moved by Johnson/Porter (5-0-
0) to approve the Chamber's request for $8,800.00 from the city's
Promotional Fund. '
REOUEST FOR A CUSTOM CAR SHOW. JUNE 24. 1989
DERRIL PILKINGTON, president of the Arroyo Valley Car Club,
explained that the car show would be held behind city Hall (parking
lot), Olohan Alley (parking lot), Bridge Street from Branch Street
to Traffic Way and Traffic Way just south of the Fire Station to
Fair Oaks Avenue. He said 300 to 400 cars would be shown, and the
numbers of people attending would benefit City businesses.
After Council questions, it was moved by JohnsonjMillis (5-0-
0) to approve the Car Show subject to the City receiving a copy of
the Car Club's insurance policy. The Council also asked for a
progress report in May, 1989.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING .. REZONING CASE NO. 88-206. LOT SPLIT CASE
NO. 88-462 (PARCEL HAP!. 1250 FARROLL ROAD. ZONE CHANGE FROM R-3
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE TO P-D PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck referred to her memo
of August 19, 1988, and recommended that the counci I accept the
applicant's request to withdraw the project.
The Mayor asked if anyone was present to speak on the project,
and no one came forward. No Council action was taken.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING. REZONING CASE NO. 88-208. TENTATIVE TRACT
1607, 1138 FAIR OAKS AVENUE. ZONE CHANGE FROM R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE TO P-D PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
Ms. Liberto-Blanck referred to her memo of August 19, 1988,
and recommended that the Council accept the applicant's request to
withdraw the project.
The Mayor asked if anyone was present to speak on the project.
JACK FAUGHT of 1125 Fair Oaks Avenue requested that the
Council consider a buffer zone between the R-3 development and the
single family residences.
Mayor Mankins suggested that the city soon will be updating
the General Plan'and that it would be appropriate to'look at the
matter at that time.
Ms. Liberto-Blanck said there will be community forums on the
revised General Plan and the public will be invited to speak. She
said the present zoning at 1138 Fair Oaks Avenue does allow
apartments. In reply to a question from the audience, she said
that surrounding neighbors would be notified even if apartments
were proposed for the property.
No Council action was taken on this agenda item.
PUBLIC HEARING. USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88-439. PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
FOR OAK PARK HOME DESIGN CENTER. 1450 W. BRANCH STREET. OAK PARK
HOME DESIGN CENTER
Ms. Liberto-Blanck referred to her memo of August 18, 1988,
and said the Planning commission is recommending approval of the
proposed sign program.
After Council questions, the Mayor opened the hearing to the
floor.
JOSEPH GHIGLIA of 1030 sycamore Ave., representing Bonita
American, said he would answer any Council questions. There were
none.
Mayor Mankins closed the hearing to the floor.
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.~ Moved by Porter/Millis (5-0-0) to approve the Planning
Commission recommendation.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATING ITS REPRESENTATIVE ON
THE CENTRAL COAST CITI~S SELF-INSURANCE FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Christiansen explained that the Council had never
officially designated its representative and alternate to the
Central Coast Cities Self-Insurance Fund Board.
Moved by Millis/porter (5-0-0, Millis, Porter, Johnson, Moots
and Mankins voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2248 Designating
the city Council's Representative on the Central Coast Cities Self-
Insurance Fund Board of Directors.
WATER LINE EXTENSION 393. 395 AND 397 CORBETT CANY:ON ROAD
Mr. Christiansen referred to his memo of August 15, 1988, and
said he could not recommend approval of the applicant's request for
the city to share costs of extension of a water main to the
properties.
MRS. POLLY KINGSLEY, one of the applicants, asked the Council
if the city would allow a service line 1600 feet long.
PUblic Works Director Paul Karp said the City policy is that
the resident must have a line extension through the entire length
of his property.
There was discussion of an easement, and the Mayor directed
Mr. Karp to pursue the matter with the Kingsleys and report back
to the Council only if something constructive could not be worked
out within the City pOlicy.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C.6.-ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEED FOR DRAINAGE
PURPOSES. PASEO STREET (HELEN STONE)
Council Member Porter said he had concerns about maintaining
a proper street width in this development, and that the drainage
easement should not affect the road.
Mr. Karp said that the applicant is aware of the City's
desires concerning the street width and the drainage in this
development, and is not negative on these matters.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C.8.-TEMPORARY PAVING OF PACIFIC COAST RAILWAY
PLACE. NORTHERLY OF EAST CHERRY AVENUE
Council Member Porter expressed concerns about the paving of
Railway Place at Cherry Avenue, and a portion of the street that
the City is not going to use.
Mr. Karp said a field design will be done to accommodate
drainage and curb and gutter in that area. He said he is only
proposing to abate a nuisance at this time.
Moved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0) to approve Consent Agenda
Items C.6. and C.8., with the recommended courses of action.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION ON PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION
The Council adjourned at 8:20 P.M. to a Closed Session on
Personnel and Litigation.
RECONVENEMENT
The Council reconvened at 10:15 P.M. and, on motion of
Millis/Johnson (5-0-0), continued the Closed Session to 2:00 P.M.
Tuesday, August 30, 1988.
MAYOR
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CITY CLERl<
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