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Minutes 1998-09-08, •� •� � � CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET, ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER The Honorable City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. 2. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Pro Tem Michael Lady, representing the Arroyo Grande' Chamber of Commerce 3. INVOCATION Reverend Robert Bumett of Oak Park Foursquare Church 4. ROLL CALL Council/Board: X Dougall X Lady X Fuller X Runels X Tolley STAFF PRESENT X City Manager X City Attorney X City Clerk X Chief of Police X Director of Building and Fire X Director of Community Development X Director of Public Works X Director of Parks and Recreation X Director of Financial Services Other 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None 6. AGENDA REVIEW Supplemental Information was distributed concerning Agenda Item 11.a. 6.A. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES READ IN TITLE ONLY Council Member Runels moved, Council Member Tolley seconded, and the motion passed unanimously that all resolutions and ordinances presented at the meeting shall be read in title only and ail further reading be waived. � � n CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 7 A PUBLIC HEARING — CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BERRY GARDENS SPECIFIC PLAN Staff recommended Council (1) Adopt Resolutions Approving General Plan Amendment 97-002, the Berry Gardens Specific Plan, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2260; and (2) Introduce for first reading an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map. After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal ' requirements met, Mayor pougall declared the hearing open and said ail persons would be heard regarding the matter. � The following members of the public spoke to the Council on this matter. Rob Strong, Strong Planning Services, representing the applicants — said the applicants had agreed to reduce the number of lots with lot size to be a minimum of 6,000 square feet; average lot size of 6,600 square feet; number of single family residences to be 149; 31 patio homes, and total number of units to be 180. Tony Ferrara, representing Concerned Citizens f�r Res'�nsi�le �evel�'ment — said his group was against the high density in the project; the number of units does not agree with the recommendation of the Environmental Impact Report; there will be traffic problems; and there are inconsistencies in the Specific Plan and Development Code relating to lot size, lot coverage, paFking, open space, and the park. Tim Brown, 125 Allen Street — said at the last Council Meeting Council Member Fuller was going to make a motion to amend the General Plan without seeing the Specific Plan first. Steve Dorsey — said the park in the project is inadequate and the City has a serous lack of parks and recreation. Kirk Scott, 520 Via Vaquero —said the density of the project is too high. Jack Hardy, Realtor — praised the project; said the community needs these kind of homes, and larger parks are not needed. Otis Page, 606 Myrtie — said this project would be setting the standard for future slums. Walt McKinley, Avila Beach — said people today do not want big lots and the traffic is taken care of in the project. Lydia Bohard, 352 Alder Street — said other high-density projects have aiready been approved in the City. 2 ." �t � CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 Richard DeBiauw, 744 Alta Vista — said nearby lots in Grover Beach are 6,000 square feet, and there is a park one block away in Grover Beach. Joe Schimandle—said the project was approved by the Traffic Commission; there are other parks near the project; the smaller lots are preferred, and the project fits into the surrounding neighborhoods. Melissa Watkins, 640 Heritage Lane — praised the project, and said the small lots are in demand. Sue Schimandle — said seniors will like the small affordable lots, and the project is within walking distance of stores and the beach. John Mack, Project Architect — showed the Council the house designs; said the homes will be more than 10 feet from the property lines, and described the various sizes of homes, open space, and lot coverage. He said the patio homes are the densest. Tom Van, 828 Eaton Drive — praised the project, and said retirees want small yards. Derril Pikington, 933 Sandalwood — said newcomers to Arroyo Grande want to change the City, and there will be no traffic problems or slums. Karl Hogan, 1255 Poplar—said fair treatment is due these developers. Ella Honeycutt, 560 Oak Hill Road — said the City shouid put some of the development fees in a fund to save farmland, and there is a need for housing for the young peopie who do not want to go to college. When no one further came forward to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing to the ' floor. Council discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Lady said he was concemed about the density of the project, not the lot sizes or home design. He said Council should have negotiated with the developer further. He said if the Council approves the project, assurance is needed that there will be affordable entry-level housing and Council should ask that 20 percent of the houses sell for 25 percent of the lowest home's price. He said these homes should be sold to residents who live in the neighborhood. Council Member Fuller said Arroyo Grande has provided more parkland than most cities. He said when he ran for office he did not agree with the General Plan. He said a Specific Plan was used on this project. He said affordable housing is required and the General Plan gives bonus density for this. He said the project is less dense than a lot of the surrounding areas. 3 - - � r'1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES . SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 Council Member Tolley said he wanted the project to go forward but an environmentally superior project would have 165 units. He said he had no problem amending the General Plan; that the project will not be a slum; the City has fine parks, and the project at Farroll and Elm Streets was approved years ago and is out of this Council's control. Council Member Runels said the existing General Plan was put in place to deter growth. He said if the City wants to preserve the land on the hills and the agricultural land, there is a need to increase density here. He said all South County citizens use Arroyo Grande Parks. He said at this location the time has come for the land to change. Mayor pougall said this project has been discussed and planned for eight years. He said the project started with 260 homes and that number has been reduced to 180. He said the City needs the project and it can be used to retain our human resources. Council Member Fulier moved and Council Member Runels seconded the motion to adopt Resotution No. 3322 Amending the General Plan Land Use Element and General Plan Map; General Plan Amendment 97- 002 (Applicant: Charles Baker) Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote A��e Dougall No Lady � Fuller � Runeis No Tolley There being 3 AYES and 2 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. Council Member Fuller moved and Council Member Runels seconded the motion to: introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of Arroyo Grande; Development Code Amendment 97-007 (Applicant: Charles Baker) Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote Ave Dougall No Lady Ave Fuller Ave Runels No Tolley There being 3 AYES and 2 NOES, the Ordinance is introduced for first reading. 4 , ^ � CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 Council Member Fuller moved and Council Member Runels seconded the motion to: Adopt Resolution No. 3323 adopting the Berry Gardens Specific Plan (Applicant: Charles Baker) Voice Vote X Roli Call Vote Ave Dougall No Lady ,A�e, Fuller Ave Runels No Tolley There being 3 AYES and 2 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. Council Member Fuller moved and Council Member Runels seconded the motion to: approve Resolution No. 3324 Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2260 Generally located South of Grand Avenue, East of Oak Park Boulevard, North of Ash Street, and West of Spruce Street. Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote � Dougall No Lady Ave Fuller Ave Runels No Tolley There being 3 AYES and 2 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED FROM 8:30— 8:40 P.M. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The following members of the public spoke to the City Council: Mr. Brown — said Council Member Fuller misquoted him regarding a motion to approve the Berry Gardens Project. Ms. Honeycutt — said she was disappointed the Council did not take the opportunity to secure low-cost housing in the Berry Gardens Project. She also said if the developer got credit for low-cost housing, she would like to see in writing what he has to do. 5 . . � n CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 Mr. Page — referred to his letter to the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments regarding the South County Traffic Model and SLOCOG staff comments. He said that if the Council was going to meet with SLOCOG Executive Director Ron DeCarli, he would like to be present. 9. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Tolley moved and Council Member Runels seconded the motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items 9.a. through 9.j., with the recommended courses of action. Voice Vote X Roll Call Vote A�re Dougall Ave Lady Aye Fuller ,A�e Runels A��e Tolley There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 9.a. Cash Disbursement Ratification. 9.b. Statement of Investment Deposits. 9.c. Minutes of August 25, 1998 City Council Meeting. 9.d. Architectural Review 87-392 Amendment #6 — (Delby). 9.e. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Via Vaquero Between Via Bandolero and Avenida De Diamante on September 17, 1998 for a Block Party. Resolution No. 3325 9.f. Authorization to Solicit Bids— Replacement of Police Canine. 9.g. Award of Contract—Water and Sewer Rate Study. 9.h. Authorization to Solicit Bids — Soto Restrooms. 9.i. Adoption of Labor Contract with the Arroyo Grande Police Officers' Association. Resolution No. 3326 9.j. Authorization to Solicit Bids: Traffic Enforcement Radar. 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None 11.A. NEW BUSINESS: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS (RFPs): EL CAMPO ROAD/ROUTE 101 INTERCHANGE (PSR) AND BRISCO ROAD- HALCYON ROAD/ROUTE 101 INTERCHANGE (PSR) Staff comments and recommendation: Staff recommended Council authorize the distribution of the Requests for Proposals to qualified consultants. Council questions of staff: Councii Member Runels questioned the $280,000 proposed for the preparation of the Project Study Reports. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 Staff said funding will come from the City's Capital improvement Program, SHA, and SLOCOG. Council discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Lady said these projects will be important to the City and other Council Members agreed. Council Member Fuller moved and Council Member Lady seconded the motion to: approve staff recommendation. X Voice Vote Roll Call Vote �e Dougall A� Lady ,A�e Fuller Ave Runels � Tolley There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed. 12. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Fuller requested the Paseo Street Project/James Way Extension be placed on the next Council Agenda and other Council Members agreed to direct staff to do so. Mayor Pro Tem Lady said he had received numerous complaints on the recent increase in cable television rates by Charter Communications. The City Manager said when the 1996 Telecommunications Act passed, cities lost the power to regulate cable television rates. He recommended citizens send their complaint letters to Charter Communications with copies to the City. He said the City could then discuss with Charter the complaints. 13. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS None 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Lady moved, Council Member Runels seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to adjoum the meeting. Time: 9:01 p.m. � A. K. "P TE" DOUGALL, M YO NANCY A. AVIS, CITY CLERK 7