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Minutes 1988-04-26 ~..",-- -~.- J /' ~ MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1988 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 E. BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA The City Council met for a regular session at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Howard Mankins presiding. Also present were Council Members Dorace Johnson, Gene Moots and D. G. Porter. Council Member Mark M. Millis arrived at the meeting at 9:10 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION Mayor Mankins led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and the Rev. Everett Taylor of United Methodist Church delivered the invocation. PUBLIC APPEARANCES IVAN SHIMON of 3260 El Rancho Lane invited the Council and the Public to a Horse Pageant May 7, 1988 at the Brush Poppers Arena. PETE DOUGALL of 1241 Farroll Avenue said he would speak later on the Agenda on an Amendment to the General Plan. DAVID DELFINO of 1160 Linda Drive praised the City and Special Projects Engineer Dwayne Chisam for efforts to solve the traffic problems on his street. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Mankins spoke on Item C.12. - Update of Proposed Resource Management Plan. He asked City Staff to initiate action on a "Right to Farm" ordinance, suggesting that Arroyo Grande farmers serve on a committee to draft the document. Council Members agreed, and said it would reenforce the policy of growth on the hillsides. Council Member Porter said the prime farm land should carry that designation even if it lays vacant for three years. Moved by Porter/Johnson (4-0-1, Millis absent) to approve Consent Agenda Items C.l. through C.12., with the addition made by Mayor Mankins and the other recommended courses of actions. C.l. Proclamation, "Police Week," May 15-21 and "Peace Officers Memorial Day," May 17,1988. Proclaimed. C.2. Proclamation, "Neighborhood Watch Month," May, 1988. Proclaimed. C.3. Proclamation, "American Legion Poppy Days," May 16-21, 1988. Proclaimed. C.4. Proclamation, "Voter Registration Day," May 1, 1988. Proclaimed. C.5. Proclamation, "National Nurses' Day," May 6, 1988. Proclaimed. C.6. Proclamation, "VFW Buddy Poppy Days," May 13-14, 1988. Proclaimed. C.7. Proclamation, "Just Say No" Week, May 8-14, 1988. Proclaimed. C.8. Proclamation, "The Day of the Teacher," May 11, 1988. Proclaimed. C.9. April 13, 1988, City Council Budget Study Session Minutes. Approved. C.l0. Update of State Maintenance Agreement for Cost-Sharing of Highway Electrical Facilities. Approved. C.ll. Letter from Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce Regarding City Fire Truck #2. Accepted. C.12. Update of Proposed Resource Management Program. Information. , --~ ---_....~.- /~ '- - C lTY COUNC I L APRIL 26, 1988 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE TWO Public Hearings PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE COST IMPLICATIONS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT PROVIDING AN INCREASE IN RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR CITY POLICE OFFICERS Interim City Manager Chris Christiansen said the figures on the increase for Fiscal Year 1988/89 had changed from $46,000.00 to $13,000.00. Mayor Mankins opened the Public Hearing, and when no one came forward to give testimony, closed the Hearing to the public. Moved by Porter/Johnson (4-0-1, Millis absent) to approve the first reading of an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Arroyo Grande. PUBLIC HEARING TO DIVIDE PROPERTY INTO TWO PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE, LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 88-453, 704 BRANCH MILL ROAD (MILTON AND MARY HAYES) Planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck referred to her memo of April 19, 1988 and said that due to a lack of a majority vote, there is no official Planning Commission recommendation on this project. She said the Staff Advisory Committee's original recommendation to the Planning Commission was to approve the proposed lot split, adopt a Negative Declaration, and file a Notice of Determination. After questions from the Council to Staff, Mayor Mankins opened the discussion to the floor. JIM MC GILLIS of San Luis Engineering spoke on behalf of the applicant. There were Council questions about access to the property, a water easement on the property and drainage. Moved by Porter/Johnson (4-0-1, Porter, Johnson, Moots and Mankins voting aye and Millis absent) to approve Resolution No. 2222 Approving Lot Split No. 88-453, 704 Branch Mill Road (Milton and Mary Hayes) based on the following Findings and Conditions: FINDINGS This site is physically suitable for the proposed type and density of develop- ment because all yards, open spaces, setbacks, fences and walls, parking area and other features can be accommodated. The proposed subdivision design is not likely to cause substantial and considerable damage to the natural environment, including fish, wildlife or their habitat, because Staff has issued a Negative Declaration. CONDITIONS Planning Department: 1. The grading of the proposed access roads along the top shall be limited to light scraping for vegetation removal. The road base shall be placed on top of the ground to avoid further damage to the midden. Improvements to the existing road up the bluff at the front of the property shall be limited to paving only above the 200' contour line. No grading shall occur above this point on the road. 2. Sufficient sterile fill shall be emplaced on top of the midden at any house location in sufficient depth to permit excavation of house footings and utility trenches totally within the sterile fill. 3. Sewer and water line trenches outside the filled areas shall have sub- surface auger test holes dug prior to excavation, and the excavation itself monitored by an archaeological team. Additional test holes shall be excavated to define the extent of the in situ site and the disturbed midden, and to determine the sub-surface structure of the prehistoric cultural deposits and their contents. -- ?, - CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 1988 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE THREE LOT SPLIT, 704 BRANCH MILL ROAD Continued from Page 2 Public Works Department 1. The applicants shall install a remote water meter for Parcel 2 on Los Olivos Lane prior to recordation of final map, as required by the Public Works Director. 2. The applicants shall provide for sewer and water main extension prior to recordation of final map, as required by the Public Works Director. 3. The app 1 i cants shall provi de a 16-foot-wi de paved dri ve to access Parcel 2 prior to recordation of final map. 4. The applicants shall construct frontage improvements on Los Olivos Lane prior to recordation of final map, as required by the Public Works Director. 5. A grading and drainage plan will be required prior to recordation of final map. 6. All utilities shall be underground. The applicants shall provide a water line easement along the south property lines of both parcels, or an approved alternative alignment, and dedicate same with final map. Fire Department 1. Emergency vehicle access to City standards shall be provided prior to recordation of final map through Parcel 1 to Parcel 2 if access for fire vehicles is not negotiable off Los Olivos Lane, as determined by the Fire Department. 2. Stored water for fire protection and residential fire sprinklers shall be installed as required by the Fire Chief prior to issuance of an occupancy permi t. 3. Emergency access to Parcel 2 shall be provided from Huebner Lane as required by the Fire Chief. PUBLIC HEARING, USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88-435, OAK PARK HEALTH PLAZA, PROPOSAL TO EXCEED MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMIT OF 30 FEET, OAK PARK BOULEVARD AND JAMES WAY (KEVIN KENNEDY/RUSSELL SHEPPEL) Ms. Liberto-Blanck referred to her memo of April 26, 1988. She said the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed project and provide direction to the Planning Commission regarding how it should handle further requests for development within the Oak Park Acres Planned Development as it relates to impacts on the Oak Park Boulevard/Highway 101 interchange. There were Council questions about re-striping of James Way and the height of the structure. Mayor Mankins opened the Public Hearing to the floor. Speaking in favor of the project were JON EKLAND, project planner for the Waring Group, and KEVIN KENNEDY AND RUSSELL SHEPPEL, applicants. Mayor Mankins closed the hearing to the floor. Ms. Liberto-Blanck said the Architectural Review Committee and the Planning Commission has asked for Council input on how to handle other similar developments in the Oak Park Planned Development. Council responded that direction can be found in the Master Plan for the development. Moved by Porter/Moots (4-0-1, Porter, Moots, Johnson, Mankins voting aye, Millis absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2223 approving Use Permit No. 88-435 Applied for by Kevin Kennedy and Russell Sheppel, at James Way and Oak Park Boulevard, with Findings and Conditions as follows: --- ----- .- ~, CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 1988 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE FOUR USE PERMIT, OAK PARK HEALTH PLAZA Continued from Page 3 Findings 1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan's statement and intent as outlined in the P-D, Planned Development Zone. 2. The site is adequate in shape or size for the proposed use, as it can meet all the setback and parking requirements. 3. The site does have adequate access, per the conditions of approval. 4. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the use of surrounding property because appropriate conditions have been incorporated into the resolution of approval. 5. The design and layout of the proposed use is suitable because adequate provisions for setbacks, access and circulation have been incorporated into the project design. Condit ions 1. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from view of surrounding property and public streets. All roof-mounted equipment which generates noise, solid particles, odors, etc., shall cause the objectionable material to be directed away from residential properties. All screen designs shall be compatible with the building and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department. 2. All proposed screening/retaining walls shall be constructed of a material compatible with the elevations of the building, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department. 3. Textured (stamped or scored) concrete paving should be provided intermittently throughout the project site, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department. 4. An exterior lighting plan shall be submitted, and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department and shall include the following: a. Cut-off luminaires shall be installed which will provide true gOo cutoff and prevent projection of light above the horizontal from the lowest point of the lamp or light emitting refractor or device. b. All fixtures shall use a flat, clear-lens, energy-efficient light source. c. All project lighting shall be confined to the project site. 5. All signage shall be subject to the requirements of Section 9-4.2407 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. The applicant shall submit a planned sign program for review by the Planning Commission. 7. A final landscape and full coverage automatic irrigation system shall be provided for review and approval, and installed prior to building occupancy, subject to the approval of the Planning Department and Parks and Recreation Department. Tree staking, soil preparation and Planting detail shall be shown on final landscape plan. Water conservation design and maintenance and drought tolerant landscape planting shall be incorporated whenever feasible into the final design of the landscape and irrigation plans for the site. 8. All ground-mounted utility and mechanical equipment shall be screened and sound buffered as shown on the final landscape plans, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department and Parks and Recreation Department. ------ __.-0-" - -, CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 1988 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE FIVE USE PERMIT, OAK PARK HEALTH PLAZA Continued from Page 4 9. Reciprocal parking, access, and maintenance agreements with the adjacent properties will be required prior to the issuance of building permits. Said agreements must be approved by the City Attorney prior to issuance of the building permits. 10. A construction phasing map, showing the limits of the initial phase of construction, shall be submitted, reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits. 11. The following items need to be provided prior to the issuance of any construction permits as required by the Public Works Director: a. Grading and drainage plans; and b. Master utility plan with easements and street improvements. 12. Jute shall be installed on any slopes over 2:1, as required by the Director of Parks and Recreation. 13. The applicant shall install fire hydrant(s) with flows and pressures as per Fire Department requirements. 14. The applicant shall install automatic fire sprinkler plans as required by the Fire Department. 15. The applicant shall provide 24' vehicle travel corridors with dead ends providing 35-foot radius cul-de-sacs as required by the Fire Department. 16. The applicant shall provide fire extinguishers (recessed) for each 75-foot of travel as required by the Fire Department. 17. The applicant shall provide angles of departures to accommodate fire apparatus as required by the Fire Department. 18. The applicant shall provide a fire protection plan as required by the Fire Department prior to issuance of building permits. 19. The applicant shall be responsible for re-striping James Way. RANCHO GRANDE PARK MASTER PLAN APPROVAL Parks and Recreation Director John Keisler referred to his memo of April 21, 1988 and said Staff is recommending City Council approval of the Master Plan of Rancho Grande Park, prepared by Richard Bigler, Park Planner and Landscape Architect. Mr. Bigler showed the design of the park on a large wall display. There were Council questions concerning access to the park, parking lots and types of facilities to be provided. Moved by Johnson/Moots (4-0-1, Millis absent) to approve the Rancho Grande Park Master Plan as presented. FURTHER REPORT ON WATER BILLS Mr. Christiansen referred to his memo of April 21, 1988 and said that Council has expressed concern of the process which began in May 1987, of no longer permitting renters to sign up for water. He said the City is enforcing this policy as renters move and then notifying the property owner that he/she is responsible for the utility bill. MATTHEW GALLAGHER of 520 Leanna spoke against the present policy on the basis of enforcement is being done selectively, taxes are being paid for these services by the City, there is nothing in the Ordinance about Lopez charges and the Ordinance was written many years ago. After considerable Council discussion, it was moved by Moots/Porter (3-1-1, Moots, Porter and Mankins voting aye, Johnson voting no, and Millis absent) to approve and continue the present policy. -.---"-.... -- ------..------ . . 4 . " C lTY COUNC I L APRIL 26, 1988 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE SIX . SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT DESIGNATION OF ONE-WAY STREETS BY RESOLUTION (LINDA DRIVE) Public Works Director Paul Karp referred to his memo of April 26, 1988 and a new alternative exhibit for Linda Drive attached to the memo. He said the plan, as shown on the new exhibit, meets the needs of the Five Cities Times and Mid-State Bank along with the intent of the neighborhood plan. He said Staff believes this plan provides an additional safety feature by keeping traffic in the center of the street avoiding additional turning maneuvers. He said with the alternative plan, some additional on street parking could be safely restored on both frontages. COUNCIL MEMBER MILLIS ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 9:10 P.M. There were Council questions concerning the new Mid-State Bank parking lot; ingress and egress to the Times-Press-Recorder property; red curbing; barriers, and berms. Giving input into the matter were DAVID DELFINO of 1160 Linda Drive, CARROL PRUETT of Mid-State Bank and DICK BLANKENBURG of the Times-Press- Recorder. After Council discussion concerning red curbing on the Bennett/Linda Drive curve, Mr. Karp said he would bring to the next Council meeting a resolution showing only parking zones based on the new alternative plan. It was moved by Johnson/Millis (5-0-0) to accept the new alternative exhibit as presented and that recommendations made by the Council regarding removal of some of the red curbing will returned to the next meeting for approval. City Attorney Art Shaw said that the above discussion and vote was a part of the scope of this expanded agenda item. Moved by Johnson/Moots (4-1-0, Johnson, Moots, Millis and Mankins voting aye, Porter voting no) to adopt Ordinance No. 374 C.S. Amending the Municipal Code to Permit Designation of One-Way Streets by Resolution (VC 21657) RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING A "TWO 2) HOUR PARKING" ZONE ON A PORTION OF JUNIPER STREET JUNIPER FRONTAGE OF 1303 GRAND AVENUE ENCOMPASSING A MINIMUM OF EIGHT (8) PARKING SPACES AND ESTABLISHING A BOULEVARD STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF ALLEN STREET AND MASON STREET Mr. Karp referred to his memo of April 20, 1988 and said it is the recommendation of the Parking and Traffic Commission to take the following actions by adoption of the attached resolutions: 1. Establishing a two (2) hour parking zone on a portion of Juniper Street (Juniper Frontage of 1303 Grand Avenue) encompassing a minimum of eight (8) parking spaces, and 2. Establishing a three-way boulevard stop sign at the intersection of Allen Street and Mason Street. Moved by Moots/Johnson (5-0-0, Moots, Johnson, Millis, Porter and Mankins voting aye) to adopt Resolution No. 2224 Establishing a Two-Hour Parking Zone on a Portion of Juniper Street (Juniper Frontage of 1303 Grand Avenue) Encompassing a Minimum of Eight Parking Spaces. Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0, Johnson, Moots, Porter, Millis and Mankins voting aye) to adopt Resolution No. 2225 Establishing a Boulevard Stop Sign at the Intersection of Allen Street and Mason Street. AUTHORIZATION OF EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER BOND FUNDING Mr. Karp referred to his memo of April 15, 1988 and recommended that the City Council take the following actions to implement the capital improvement program recommended in the City's Water Master Plan Update forwarded to the City Council at its Special Study Session on April 12, 1988: -----_.--~-- -, CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 1988 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE SEVEN WATER BOND FUNDING Continued from Page 6 1. Adopt a resolution authorizin9 signing of the contract to borrow up to $753,350.00 under the California Safe Drinking Water Bond Law of 1976, and designating a person to sign requests for disbursements and partial pay estimates; and 2. Adopt a resolution establishing a special fund to be used for payback of the loan proceeds to the State with interest as designated in the contract; and 3. Authorize award of design and construction improvement contract to Garing, Taylor and Associates, as outlined in the proposal dated April 18, 1988. There was Council discussion of a portion of the new wells being paid for by new development, of the City's old wells needing to be protected, and the reliability of the existing wells needing to be improved. Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0, Johnson, Moots, Millis, Porter and Mayor Mankins voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2220 Authorizing the Signing of the Contract for Funds Under the California Safe Drinking Water Bond Law of 1976 and Designating Person to Sign Requests for Disbursements and Partial Estimates, with only the title of City officials listed in the Resolution. Moved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0, Porter, Johnson, Millis, Moots and Mankins voting aye) to authorize award of design and construction improvement contract to Garing, Taylor and Associates, as outlined in the proposal dated April 18, 1988, subject to receipt of the signed loan commitment from the State. This item was continued to later in the agenda. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO SEEK PROPOSALS TO GRADE THE PEARWOOD PONDING AREA Mr. Karp referred to his memo of April 20, 1988 and recommended that the City Council authorize the Staff to solicit proposals to grade the Pearwood Avenue Ponding Basin, subject to contract review by the City Attorney. After Council discussion, there was a motion to approve the recommendation by Council Member Porter. The motion died for lack of a second. This item was continued to later in the agenda. PERMISSION TO BID INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ELM STREET AND GRAND AVENUE Mr. Karp referred to his memo of April 20, 1988 and recommended that the City Council authorize adequate funds and grant permission to solicit bids to improve the intersection of Grand Avenue and Elm Street in conformance with a Staff recommendation approved by the City Council during its review of proposed Grand Avenue safety improvements. After Council discussion, it was moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0) to approve Mr. Karp's recommendation. OVERLAY OF VARIOUS CITY STREETS, PROJECT #90-88-1 Mr. Karp referred to his memo of April 20, 1988 and recommended that the City Council authorize Staff to solicit bids to complete overlay paving on various City streets. Moved by Millis/Porter (5-0-0) to approve Mr. Karp's recommendation. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE, REZONING CASE #88-203, AREA BOUND BY MASON STREET AND CROWN TERRACE, BRANCH STREET AND LE POINT STREET Moved by Moots/Johnson (5-0-0, Moots, Johnson, Millis, Porter and Mankins voting aye) to adopt Ordinance No. 375 C.S. approving Zone Change No. 88-203, Joie Scolari/E.C. Loomis and Amending the Zoning Map. PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE LIMITING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING HEIGHT TO FIFTEEN FEET, 565 WOODLAND DRIVE, VARIANCE CASE NO. 88-119, MELVIN AND PEGGY CALDWELL Current Planner Paul Lanning referred to the Planning Director's memo of April 26, 1988 and recommended that the Council file the Planning Commission's Resolution to approve the Variance. Moved by Moots/Johnson (5-0-0, Moots, Johnson, Millis, Porter and Mankins voting aye) to approve Resolution 2226 Granting a Variance Applied for by Caldwell at 565 Woodland Drive, and including eight findings listed within the Resolution. ----------- -~._._.__._- - ---..---- ---.--..---. - - CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 1988 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE EIGHT PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE LIMITING RESIOENTIAL BUILDING HEIGHT TO FIFTEEN FEET, 602 CERRO VISTA LANE, VARIANCE CASE NO. 88-120, FRANK AND CONNIE FREITAS Mr. Lanning referred to the Planning Director's memo of April 19, 1988 and recommended that the City Council file the Planning Commission's Resolution to approve the Variance. Moved by Johnson/Moots (5-0-0, Johnson, Moots, Porter, Millis and Mankins voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2227 Granting a Variance, Case No. 88-120, Applied for by Frank and Connie Freitas at 602 Cerro Vista Lane, and including the eight findings listed within the Resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE LIMITING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING HEIGHT TO FIFTEEN FEET, 292 GULARTE ROAD, VARIANCE CASE NO. 88-121, ANN ROBERTSON Mr. Lanning referred to the Planning Director's memo of April 26, 1988 and said that the Planning Commission had denied the Variance request based on concerns regarding privacy and skyline interruption. He said the Staff Advisory Committee had recommended approval of the proposed project, as it appeared that no significant views were to be altered by construction of the proposed project. Speaking in favor of the Variance were BRUCE ROBERTSON, applicant and builder, who showed designs of the project, and JACK TERRY, owner of Lot 14 in the Tract. Speaking against the Variance were TOM CUTLER of 229 La Cresta; MARINA KUZELL of 331 La Cresta, who showed pictures of the neighborhood to the Council, and BILL HARVEY of 235 La Cresta. ED DORFMAN of 224 La Cresta, Oak Crest Estates developer, said people need to work together to mitigate the issues. Council Member Millis and Mayor Mankins said the Urgency Ordinance Limiting Building Heights was for protecting viewsheds and does not apply to this home. Moved by Millis/Moots (5-0-0, Millis, Moots, Johnson, Porter and Mayor Mankins voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2228 Granting the Variance, Case No. 88-121, Applied for by Anne Robertson at 292 Gularte Road, and including the eight findings listed within the Resolution. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO SEEK PROPOSALS TO GRADE THE PEARWOOD PONDING AREA (Continued from an Earlier Agenda Item) Council Members said the Public Works Director's proposal was not clear to them. Moved by Millis/Moots (5-0-0) to continue it to the meeting of May 10, 1988. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Mankins appointed Charles R. Scott to the City Planning Commission. The appointment was approved on a vote of 4-1-0 (Porter, Johnson, Moots and Mankins voting aye I Millis voting no). Mayor Mankins appointed Derril Pilkington to the City Parking and Traffic Commission. The appointment was approved on a vote of 5-0-0 (Moots, Johnson, Porter, Millis and Mankins voting aye). Mayor Mankins reappointed James Silva to the Downtown Parking Advisory Board. The appointment was approved on a vote of 5-0-0 (Porter, Johnson, Moots, Millis and Mankins voting aye). u_ ______n -.-- I . ~, CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 1988 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE NINE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT Ms. Liberto-Blanck said that the Planning Staff had met with the Village Merchants Association, which is concerned about the closing of the northbound ramps on Grand Avenue and Highway 101. She said a posted aerial map reflected the proposed amendment. Mr. Christiansen said there would be safe access through or over a Brisco Road tunnel for St. Patrick's School students. Mr. Karp posted and reviewed a diagram on the interim solution for West Branch Street between Vernon Avenue and Traffic Way. Making comments and asking questions about the proposed General Plan Amendment were MARIE CATTOIR of 195 Orchid Lane; PETE DOUGALL of 1241 Farroll Road; TONY STELL, who read a letter from the Village Merchants Association; BRANDON BACKLUND, who read a letter from the Streets and Highways Committee of the Chamber of Commerce; MIKE ZIMMERMAN of Arroyo Grande Community Alliance, who read a statement from the organization and presented a map showing properties in the vicinity of Brisco Road and El Camino Real which he said are owned by Mayor Mankins. Mayor Mankins said he opposed the Hillcrest overpass which has been proposed, and he asked the City Attorney for an opinion on whether he may have a conflict of interest on that part of the proposed General Plan Amendment. Mr. Shaw said the point is whether or not the Hillcrest/Highway 101 overcrossing could increase the value of his property or business differently from anybody else similiarly situated. He said the Fair Political Practice Commission would probably rule that the Mayor should not participate if that was the case. He said the new laws are much broader; speak to participation in a meeting, and even influencing other Council members. Mayor Mankins said he would not participate in discussion or voting on the Hillcrest/Highway 101 overcrossing. Others commenting on the proposed amendment were JIM FOGARTY, chairman of the St. Patrick's School Board; SONYA WAGNER of 509 Ide Street; JACK TERRY of 1680 Old Oak Park Road; JOSPEH IANNEO, a St. Patrick's School parent; OEE SANTOS, a Grover City Council Member and St. Patrick's School parent; PATRICK KLEIN; PETER MILLER, attorney for Rancho Grande Estates who presented and asked Mr. Karp to address a diagram prepared for Rancho Grande by their consultant and showing an alternative solution to the proposed amendment, and MIKE GREENELSH of 453 Tanner Lane. After further Council suggestions and discussion, the Council voted to continue this item for two weeks to the meeting of May 10, 1988. DATES AND TIMES FOR BUDGET SESSIONS Council Members decided to meet for Budget Sessions May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 1988 at 3:30 P.M. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER BOND FUNDING Continued from an Item Listed Earlier on this Agenda After Mr. Shaw read the Resolution in its entirety, it was moved by Porter/Johnson (5-0-0, Porter, Johnson, Millis, Moots and Mankins voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2221 Authorizing the Appointment of a Fiscal Agent for Repayment of Loan Proceeds from the State Safe Drinking Water Bond Law of 1976. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION; RECONVENEMENT; FINAL ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to an executive session on personnel and litigation at 12:12 A.M. The Council reconvened at 12:45 A.M. and immediately adjourned the meeting. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK ----- --.----~_.-