Minutes 1998-08-25
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25,1998
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
Shirley Buescher, Quota International of Five Cities
3, INVOCATION
Reverend Norman Somes, St. Barnabas Episcopal 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
- 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
X Other - Bruce Buckingham, Associate Planner
5, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Honoring Tony Orefice, Retiring Member of the Architectural
Advisory Committee
6. AGENDA REVIEW
None
6.A. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES READ IN TITLE ONLY
Council Member Runels moved, Council Member Lady seconded, and the motion
passed unanimously that all resolutions and ordinances presented at the meeting
shall be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
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AUGUST 25, 1998
7.A, PUBLIC HEARING - BERRY GARDENS SPECIFIC PLAN
Staff comments and recommended action: Staff said the Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution certifying the Berry
Gardens Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and deny the Berry
Gardens Specific Plan (General Plan Amendment 97-002 and Development Code
Amendment 97-007) and Vesting Tentative Map 2260. Staff said the Planning
Commission recommendation of denial was based on density, lot size,
recreational amenities for the "Patio homes," and enlargement of the public park,
Council questions of staff: none
After being assured that the Public Hearing had been duly published and all legal
requirements met, Mayor Dougall declared the hearing open and said all persons
would be heard regarding the matter,
The following members of the public spoke to the Council on this matter:
Charles Baker, Applicant - An alternative to the project that went before the
Planning Commission will be offered,
Rob Strong, Strong Planning Services of San Luis Obispo - Asked Council
to certify the EIR and approve the General Plan Amendment changing the
zoning to single family housing from rural residential; proposed decreasing
the density of 191 units to 180 units and creating an average lot size of
6,600 square feet.
Jack Allen of Pacific Palisades - Supported Planning Commission
Recommendations.
John Mack, Architect - Described neo-traditional style of project and
outdoor living space that was created,
Colleen Martin of 855 Olive Street - Supported Planning Commission
Recommendations,
Karl Hogan of 1255 Poplar - Spoke in favor of the proposed project.
Jack Hardy, Realtor - Supported the proposed project.
Richard DeBlauw of 744 Alta Vista - Supported the proposed project.
Tim Brown of 125 Allen Street - Asked Council to describe the mechanism
that allows greater density.
Otis Page of 606 Myrtle Street - Thanked developer for concession; asked
Council to describe mechanism for greater density,
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Raymond Diefenbrach of 126 Allen Street - Supported Planning
Commission recommendations,
Dwayne DeBlauw of Shell Beach - Supported the proposed project.
Ella Honeycutt of 560 Oak Hill Road - City should use some of the building
fees received from this project to preserve prime farmland,
When no one further came forward to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing to the
floor,
Council discussion: Council Member Fuller - Project is needed; developer has
compromised; the General Plan is the mechanism that can be used to change
density; supported certifying the EIR, a revised Tract Map, and a Specific Plan
that includes 180 lots with an average size of 6,625 square feet.
Council Member Tolley - City needs more middle-cost housing; agree with
Council Member Fuller; support changing rural residential zoning; 165 lots may
be a figure to consider,
Mayor Pro Tern Lady -Commended developer and architect for neo-traditional
style used; wanted density reduced to below 150 units; praised work of Planning
Commission,
Council Member Runels - Council encouraged the use of a Specific Plan on the
project; rural agriculture land could be saved if more density is allowed on other
projects; supported 180 units,
Mayor Dougall - First-time homebuyers and lower income citizens can be helped
in a Specific Plan; supported 180 units and certifying the EIR; agreed retirees do
not want large lawns and gardens,
Council Member Fuller moved and Council Member Tolley seconded the motion
to adopt Resolution No, 3318 Certifying the Final Environmental Impact report for
the Berry Gardens Specific Plan.
- Voice Vote
X Roll Call Vote
Ave Dougall
Ave Lady
Ave Fuller
Ave Runels
Ave Tolley
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed.
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Council Member Fuller moved and Council Member Runels seconded a motion to:
1, Conceptually approve a revised 180-lot project subject to the applicant
submitting a revised Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map;
2. Direct staff to prepare a supporting ordinance and resolution for Council
consideration; and
3, Continue the item to the September 28, 1998, regular City Council meeting,
Council Member Fuller requested that staff be directed to set aside some of the
park fees for children's playground equipment.
- Voice Vote
X Roll Call Vote
Ave Dougall
No Lady
Ave Fuller
Ave Runels
Ave Tolley
There being 4 AYES and 1 NO, the motion is hereby declared to be passed,
8, PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following member of the public spoke to the City Council:
Dick Wilkins, Arroyo Valley Car Club President - Submitted letters thanking the
Council and Mayor for support of the Car Show,
9, CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Runels moved and Council Member Fuller 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
Ave Dougall
Ave Lady
Ave Fuller
Ave Runels
Ave Tolley - abstained on 9.f, only (potential conflict of interest)
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There being 5 AYES, 0 NOES, and 1 abstention on 9.f" the motion is hereby
declared to be passed,
9,a. Cash Disbursement Ratification,
9,b, Annual Transportation Development Act (TDA) Claim. Resolution No, 3319,
9.c. Minutes of August 11, 1998 City Council Meeting,
9,d, Authorization to Solicit Bids for the Purchase of New Utility Truck
9,e, Award of Bid - City Corporation Yard Fuel Facility Replacement Plan,
Project No, 80-98-1
9.f. Acceptance of Improvements for Tract 1997, Castlerock Development.
9.g. Final Parcel Map Approval- AG 95-108, Oak Park Boulevard (Sheppel),
9,h, Final Parcel Map Approval - AG 97-544, 1570 West Branch Street (Wood
Investments)
9,i. Release of Drainage Easement, Lot 19 Tract 398/1250 Farroll Avenue
(Jacqueline King)
9,j. Authorization to Close City Streets and Use City Property and Authorize the
Waiver of Fees/Costs for the Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival,
September 25-26, 1998, Resolution No, 3320,
10,A. CONTINUED BUSINESS: DON ROBERTS FIELD - SOTO SPORTS
COMPLEX, CITY PROJECT NO, 80-92-2, CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO, 1
Staff comments and recommendation: (A) approve Contract Change Order No. 1
in an amount not to exceed $32,000 to allow the Contractor, Karleskint-Crum, Inc"
to repair the existing liner on the Don Roberts Field-Soto Sports Complex; (B)
authorize the use of $5,000 of the $6,278 available construction contingencies
budget; (C) transfer $10,000 of Park Funds from the Playground Equipment
Construction and Rehabilitation capital improvement project to this project; and
(D) allocate an additional $17,000 of Park Funds to this project, Staff said the
liner installed as part of last year's remediation project was damaged during the
City's debris removal efforts.
Council questions of staff: Council Members asked staff to describe in detail how
the damage occurred and how it will be repaired, Staff said a study is underway
to establish fault in the matter. Council Member Runels questioned whether the
liner has been installed correctly,
Council discussion: Council Members discussed the cost of the repair and the
lack of an alternative. City Manager Hunt said it would be prudent to put the liner
back the way the Regional Water Quality Board recommended.
Council Member Runels moved and Council Member Fuller seconded the motion
to approve the staff recommendations. Council Member Runels said the project
must be finished. Council Member Fuller said the City should continue to pursue
the fault in the matter.
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X Voice Vote
- Roll Call Vote
Ave Dougall
Ave Lady
Ave Fuller
Ave Runels
Ave Tolley
There being 5 A YES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed,
11,A, NEW BUSINESS: ADOPTION OF THE FIVE-YEAR RADAR SPEED SURVEY
Staff comments and recommendation: Staff recommended the Council adopt a
Resolution certifying the submitted five-year radar speed survey, Staff said the
only changes from 1997 were on James Way, from Tally Ho Road to Oak Park
Boulevard,
Council questions of staff: Council Members asked questions about Police
Officers giving tickets, when the speed limit changes are based on decretion.
Council discussion: Mayor Dougall and staff said there was an extensive
discussion on James Way at the Traffic Commission and there is engineering
data that can be used,
Council Member Tolley moved and Council Member Fuller seconded the motion
to adopt Resolution No, 3321 Establishing Speed Limits on Various City Streets.
- Voice Vote
X Roll Call Vote
Ave Dougall
Ave Lady
Ave Fuller
Ave Runels
Ave Tolley
There being 5 AYES and 0 NOES, the motion is hereby declared to be passed,
12, CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
This item gave the Mayor and Council Members the opportunity to present
reports to the other members regarding committees, commissions, boards, or
special projects on which they participated,
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(a) MAYOR A. K, "PETE" DOUGALL
(1 ) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District - Snail Problem
discussed
(2) Local Agency Formation Commission - No report
(3) Meeting of Seven Mayors and Two Supervisors - Decided the annual
meeting of League of California Cities should be changed to April in
Sacramento,
(b) MAYOR PRO TEM MICHAEL LADY
(1) South County Area Transit - No Report
(2) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments - New Legal Counsel and
District 5 Caltrans Director introduced; STIP transportation funding
of the EI Campo/Highway 101 interchange discussed; San Luis
Obispo Multi-Module Transportation Center discussed; Coastal
Cruiser ridership and South County routes are being reevaluated,
(3) San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority - No Report
(c) COUNCIL MEMBER MICHAEL FULLER
(1 ) Integrated Waste Management Authority Board - No Report
(2) Air Pollution Control Board - No Report
(3) Economic Vitality Corporation - Executive Director is seeking new
employment.
(d) COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS A RUNELS
(1 ) Zone 3 Water Advisory Committee - No Report
(2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee - Preliminary work to
repair Lopez dam was funded by County supervisors; study began
on cost of taking over Lopez Recreational facilities,
(e) COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE TOLLEY
(1) Long-Range Planning Committee - No Report
(2) South County Youth Coalition - No Report
13, COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Fuller said he spoke with Supervisors Ruth Brackett and Mike
Ryan, who told him prioritizing the Brisco Road/Highway 101 underpass as
Number 1 would only compound the problem and the EI Campo Interchange is
needed,
15, STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None
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16, ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Tolley moved, Council Member Runels seconded, and the
motion passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting,
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NANCY A~ CITY CLERK
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