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Minutes 1985-03-26 .- - CITY COUNCIL , MARCH 26, 1985 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. The City Council met in Regular Session with Mayor B"Ann Smith presiding. Upon roll call, Council Members Matt Gallagher, D. G. Porter were present and Council Members Dorace Johnson, and Gene Moots were absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVDCATIDN Mayor Pro Tem Gallagher led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. Reverend Deibert McLaughlin, Pastor of Visitation, Grace Bible Church, delivered the Invoca- tion. APPROVAL DF MINUTES The Minutes for the Meetings of March 12 and March 20, 1985, have not yet been finalized for approval. APPROVAL OF CHECKS On motion of Council Member Porter, seconded by Council Member Gallagher, and unanimously carried, Demand Checks No. 24939 through 25D47 in the total amount of $227,549.D4; and Payroll Checks No. 3011D through 30203, in the total amount of $73,753.46, were approved for payment as submitted. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Gallagher withdrew Consent Agenda Item #12 for discussion. Dn motion of CouncIl Member Porter, seconded by Council Member Gallagher, and unani- mously carried, to approve Consent Agenda Items 7 through 11 and Items 12 through IS, as recommended. ---..-.-.--..---. ',...- PR OC LAMA TIONS: RECOMMEND MA VOR SO PROCLAIM. 7. Historical Monument. No.2 - 1930 Stone Wall. Located at "Whiteley Property." 8. California Child Abuse Prevention Month, April. 1985. MINUTES AND ANSWERED AGENDAS: REVIEW AND FILE. 9. Planning Commission Minutes/Answered Agenda for March 19. 1985. 10. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Nutes of March 13. 1985. 11. Parking and Traffic Commission Minutes of February 25. 1985. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL MATTERS: RECOMMEND REVIEW, ACTION AS NOTED; . AND/OR FILE. 12. SC AT Monthly Performance Report for February, 1985. 13. League of California Cities: -Legislative Bulletin No. 9-1985. --Mayors' and Council Members' Newsletter for March. 1985. 14. Progress Report on Sales Tax Revenue through March 31, 1985. BID AWARD: AUTHORIZE AWAIW. 15. Community Center Janitorial Bid Award. ..-- . .. - SCAT Monthly Performance Report for February, 1985. 12. Council Member Gallagher said people had contacted him and requested having the SCAT bus go to Strother Park. Mayor Smith suggested it be turned over to the SCAT Committee for consideration. On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Porter, and unanimously carried, to approve Consent Agenda Item #12 as discussed. , . CITY COUNC I L MARCH 26, 1985 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE TWO. PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CDMMITTEE DECISIONS TO BE REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Director Stan Eisner said the Council directed Staff to carry back to the Planning Commission a review of current Architectural Review Ordinance provisions. After discussion by the Commission, he said it Is recommended to Council that the Ordinance be left as it is written. He said reappointment to the Architectural Review Committee had been made, and directed them to send all matters to the Planning Commission. Mr. Eisner recommended that Council direct the matter back to the City Attorney and the Planning Director to prepare a draft amendment to the Ordinance. ILLEGAL RESIDENCE, 670 S. TRAFFIC WAY, ABATEMENT Mr. Eisner said there is a travel trailer on the property at 670 S. Traffic Way and is being used as a residence. The residents have been notified but they have no intention of moving, but the City Ordinance states that direction from the Council is necessary to turn the matter over to the City Attorney for necessary prosecutions. On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Porter, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Attorney to proceed. DENIAL STRIP CREATION, TRACT 550, CERRO VISTA CIRCLE Mr. Mack said a proposed resolution is before Council to accept denial strips on property Tract 550, that was originally developed by Charles Baker. He said the City claimed the property because of tax default and no further contact has been made by Mr. Baker. Council discussion followed. Mr. Mack read the title of the Resolution. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution. 1838 , RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING RETROACTIVELY THREE OENIAL STRIPS, AS DEDICATED ON TRACT MAP 550 IN THE VICINITY OF CERRO VISTA CIRCLE. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Porter and Mayor Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Counci~ Members Johnson and Moots the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted on the 26th day of March 1985. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MUNI CODE CHANGING SIGN REGULATIONS Mr. Eisner said a letter from Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce dated March 25, 1985, stated six recommendations for modifications to the proposed sign ordinance. Staff has reviewed and found the recommendations generally acceptable. Mayor Smith said the Notice of Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal requirements met, and declared the Continued Public Hearing open. REUBEN KVIDT, President, Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce, thanked Mr. Mack and Staff, and further clarified Point B of his letter. Mayor Smith called for others to speak, and then declared the hearing closed. Following discussion, Council directed Staff to prepare a draft Ordinance for first reading at the next Council meeting. RESOLUTION ADOPTION: RECOGNIZING THE SEPARATION OF SOUTH COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM THE COMMISSION AND IMPLEMENTING MEASURES.TOOVERSEE FUNDS Mr. 11i1ck read the ti tie of the Resolution. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution. ,-_.,,~-~~- .- ~ - CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26, 1985 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE THREE. RESOLUTION NO. 1839 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE SEPARATION OF SOUTH COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM THE COMMISSION AND IMPLEMENTING MEASURES TD OVERSEE PUBLIC FUNDS. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Porter and Mayor Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Johnson and Moots. the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted on the 26th day of March, 1985. RESOLUTION ADOPTION: SETTING FORTH CITY'S INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON HARDEN STREET AND FIXING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 23, 1985 Mr. Mack read the title of the Resolution. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, sec~nded by Councilman Porter, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1840 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE SETTING FORTH ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDDN HARDEN STREET, IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AS PROVIOED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50430, ET SEQ. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Porter and Mayor Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Johnson and Moots the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 26th day of March 1985. . RESOLUTION ADOPTION: REQUEST FOR STATE HIGHWAY 227 BYPASS Mr. Eisner read the title of the Resolution. On motion of Councilman Gallagher seconded by Councilman Porter, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution. RESOLUTI ON NO. 1841 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE REQUESTING INITIATION OF A SPECIAL STUOY FOR IOENTIFICATION AND ACQUISITION OF A STATE HIGHWAY 227 BYPASS ROUTE REALIGNMENT: AND INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN PORTIONS OF EXISTING HIGHWAY 227. On motion by Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Porter and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Porter and Mayor Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Johnson and Moots the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 26th day of March 1985. ~-- --------------"------ ~. CITY COUNCIL HARCH 26. 1985 ARROYO GRANOE, CALIFORNIA PAGE FOUR. ACTIONS TO COMPLETE WHITELEY PROPERTY SALE Mr. Mack said on February 12. 1985. Council adopted a Resolution No. 1825, which sold the Whiteley Property to Merilee Peck as high bidder.. He said he had prepared for Council consideration a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Grant Deed. Mr. Mack read the title of the Resolution. On motion of Counci Iman Porter, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1842 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANOE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT DEED AS A PART OF THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT WHITELEY AND NELSON STREETS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS "THE WHITELEY PROPERTY". On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and on the following roll call vote, to wi t: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Porter and Mayor Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Johnson and Moots the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted on the 26th day of March 1985. OROINANCE ADOPTION: MOOIFYING MUNI CODE. WATER SERVICES Mr. Mack read the title of the Ordinance. On motion of Counci Iman Gallagher, 'seconded by Counci Iman Porter, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 320 C.S. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL COOE BY AMENOING SECTIONS 18 AND 22 OF CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 6 OEALING WITH WATER SERVICES. On motion of Councilman Porter, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Gallagher, Porter and Mayor Smith NOES: None . ABSENT: Council Members Johnson and Moots. the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted on the 26th day of March 1985. ORDINANCE ADOPTION: MODIFYING MUNI CODE, SEWER CONNECTIONS Mr. Mack read the title of the Ordinance.. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 321 C.S. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 309, 401, 403, 405, 406, 407. and 701 OF CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 6 DEALING WITH SEWER CONNECTIONS. On motion of Councilman Porter, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, and on the followi n9 rollcall vote, to wi t: AYES: Counci 1 Members Ga llagher, Porter and Mayor Smi th NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Johnson and Moots the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted on the 26th day of March 1985. ----- .~--~_.._- --.. .- C!TY COUNC I L MARCH 26, 1985 ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA PAGE FIVE. ORDINANCE ADOPTION: AMENDING MUNI CODE PERTINENT TO PROCESS OF APPEALING PLANNING COMMISSION. DECISIONS. DIRECTLY-TO' CITY COUNCIL Mr. Mack read the title of the Ordinance. On motion of Councilman Gnllaqh~r, seconded by Councilman Porter, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 322 C.S. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 9-4.3106(a) RELATING TO "APPEALS". On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Porter and Mayor Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Johnson and Moots the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted on the 26th day of March 1985. RESOLUTION ADOPTION RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION & PERFORMANCE (JAMES CLARK) Mr. Mack read the title of the Resolution. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and unanimously carried, to dispense with further reading of the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1843 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AND PERFORMANCE BY A CITY EMPLOYEE (JAMES CLARK). On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Porter, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Porter and Mayor Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Johnson and Moots. . the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 26th day of March, 1985. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Gallagher asked for an update on the Village Restrooms. Mr. Mack said a correction is being made to comply with handicap regulations. Carol Roberts of the Telegram-Tribune asked what the latest proposals are for Highway 227. Mr. Mack said the City has in its General Plan Highway 227 Bypass indicated, but there are no proposals to bypass the city known. Mayor Smith said she would like to get moving on the Civic Center project. She asked the City Manager to prepare a report on site location, scope of the development, development of financing, development of schedule in process and have it ready for next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smith adjourned to Closed Session at 8:41 P.M. RECONVENEMENT ANO ADJOURNMENT The Ci ty Counci I reconvened at 9:18 P.M. and immediately adjourned. MAYOR ATTEST: DEPUTY CITY CLERK --------'"'