Minutes 1991-05-14
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1991
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
The City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande met at 7: 30
P.M., with Mayor Mark M. Millis presiding.
1. & 2. FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Millis led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and the
Rev. Randy ouimette, Arroyo Grande Fire Department Fire Chaplain,
delivered the invocation.
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3. ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Millis and Council Members A. K. "Pete"
Dougall, Gene Moots, Doris Olsen and B'Ann Smith. Staff members
~ present were city Manager Chris Christiansen, city Attorney Judy
Skousen, City Clerk Nancy Davis, Public Works Director Paul Karp,
Planning Director Doreen Liberto-Blanck, Long Range Planner Sandra
Bierdzinski, Chief of Building and Fire Doug Ramp and Assistant
Public Works Director Avelino Lampitoc.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SCOTT SPIERLING, Chief Shop Steward for the SEIU, said the
employees' union had developed a budget plan to save the city more
than $450,000, without the layoff of any employees or the reduction
of the level of service to the residents of the city. He requested
that the council postpone its budget session set for May 15, 1991
so that the union could discuss the plan with the City Manager and
Finance Director.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by smith/Dougall, and the motion passed to
approve Consent Agenda Items 5.A. through 5.J., with the
recommended courses of action.
5.A. April 9, 1991, City Council Minutes. Approved.
5.B. April 23, 1991, City Council Minutes. Approved.
5.C. May 1, 1991, Senior Advisory Commission. Information.
5.D. April, 1991, Investment Report. Information.
5.E. Liability Claim, James R. Murphy, Jr. Claim rejected.
5. F. Agreement Affecting Real Property, 189 Deer Trail Circle,
Wayne and Beth Pierce. Mayor authorized to sign.
5.G. Purchase of Surplus Water from the Lopez Project for Water
Year 1991-92. Authorized.
5.H. Progress Payment Number I, Construction of Signal System for
Pedestrian Crossing, Grand Avenue, Mid-Block Between Alder street
and Brisco Road; Project Number AG 90-238. Approved.
5.1. Progress Payment Number 1, Asphalt Concrete Paving and Road
Reconstruction on Various City Streets; Project Number 90-90-1.
Approved.
5.J. Update on Coordinated Agricultural Program. Information.
6. REGISTER OF CHECKS
It was moved by Dougall/Smith, and the motion passed to
approve the cash disbursements in the amount of $745,575.22, as
contained in the May 8, 1991 Staff Report of Finance Director David
Bacon.
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7.A. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - RECONSIDERATION OF DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT CONDITIONS PLACED ON WALNUT VIEW ESTATES PROJECT~ LOT
SPLIT CASE NO. B5-408~ SOUTH OF CHERRY AVENUE BETWEEN LOS OLIVOS
LANE AND BRANCH MILL ROAD~ COKER ELLSWORTH AND VICK PACE.
Council Member Olsen asked the city Attorney if there were any
time 1 imi ts connected with this agenda item, and City Attorney
Skousen said no but the court wants to hear back from the city.
After being assured that the public hearing had been duly
published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Millis declared the
hearing open.
Ms. Skousen said the applicants had requested that the matter I
be continued until June 11, 1991. )
It was moved by Smith/Dougall, and the motion passed to J
continue the public hearing to June 11, 1991.
7. B. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF THE 1988 UNIFORM FIRE CODE.
APPENDIX AND UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS~ CITYWIDE
The Fire Chief referred to his Staff Report of May 8, 1991,
and explained that it is the intent of the International Conference
of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs' Association to
correlate the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform
Building Code so there is no conflict between them. He said the
only administrative change to the previous code adoption is the
prohibition of fireworks. He said by adopting this ordinance, the
City would be harmonious with all other incorporated cities within
the County of San Luis Obispo, and with the county itself.
After being assured that the public hearing had been duly
i published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Millis declared the
hearing open. When no one came forward to speak, he closed the
hearing to t~~ floor.
After Council discussion, Mr. Christiansen read the title of
the proposed Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2 of the Municipal
Code and Adopting the 19B8 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code,
Appendix and Uniform Fire Code Standards. It was moved by
Smi th/Dougall , and the motion passed to dispense with further
reading of the Ordinance. Mayor Millis said that constituted the
first reading of th~ Ordinance.
7.C. PUBLIC HEARING - ADDITION AND AMENDMENT OF FEES CHARGED FOR
PLANNING AND ENGI~EERING PERMIT~ AND PROCESSING~ CITYWIDE
Mr. Christiansen referred to the May 14, 1991 Staff Report of
the Planning Director and Public Works Director. He said the fees
reflect actual costs to the City.
After being assured that the public hearing had been duly
published and all legal requirements met, Mayor Millis declared the
hearing open. When no one came forward to speak, Mayor Millis
closed the hearing to the floor. I
It was moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0, Dougall, smith, Olsen, -J
Moots and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2470
Increasing and Establishing Specified Fees for Planning and
Engineering Services.
B.A. HOOK RAMPS AT CAMINO MERCADO
Mayor Millis requested that the Public Works Director check to
be sure caltrans still is on schedule for improvements at Oak Park
Boulevard.
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8.8. UPDATE ON COUNTY PROJECTS AFFECTING THE CITY
Mr. Christiansen referred to the May 3, 1991 County of San
Luis Obispo Office Memorandum from Norma Dengler, General Plan
Administration, concerning Arroyo Grande Fringe Development
standards. He said the County is considering the establishment of
development standards for the city's fringe area. He said the
county is beginning to hear Arroyo Grande's concerns.
Ms. Liberto-Blanck said there may be some County departments who
disagree with the County doing fringe area standards, and therefore
she and Mr. Karp would be attending the Board of supervisors
meeting May 21, 1991 to respond as necessary to any concerns voiced
by the Board during its consideration of the matter.
9.A. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NEW DEVELOPMENT CODE:
~ TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. PLANNING AND ZONING
JIM MCGILLIS, surveyor for San Luis Engineering, asked the
council what was happening to the moratorium now that the
Development Code is being adopted. City Attorney Skousen said that
the moratorium will expire May 23, 1991 so there will be a small
gap. She said the public has had notice of this fact. She said I
the Development Code will not go into effect until 30 days from I
this date.
It was moved by Smith/Dougall (5-0-0, smith, Dougall, Moots,
Olsen and Millis voting aye) to adopt Ordinance No. 439 C.S.
Adopting the 1991 Development Code Replacing Title 9 of the
Municipal Code in its Entirety.
10.A. REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS/BOARDS (TERMS EXPIRING
JUNE 30, 1991) (NEW TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30. 1994)
Mayor Millis said all commissioners whose terms are expiring
have agreed to be reappointed. He read the list as follows, and
Council Membe~s voted in favor of the appointments:
Planning commission:
Clark Moore
M.P. "Pete" Gallagher
Parks and Recreation commission:
Judy Tappan
patricia Sanger
parking and Traffic commission:
Gary L. Borda
Cleo silva
senior AdvisQry Commission:
Katherine "Kay" silva
Aurora Kurek
Downtown Parking Advisory Board:
Mark Clark
Marlin Harper
Anne Waiters
19.B. RESOLUTION DECLARING SATURDAY. AUGUST 3. 1991, AS A DAY OF
RECOGNITION IN SUPPORT OF VETERANS AND THE TROOPS AND THEIR
FAMILIES PRESERVING PEACE IN "OPERATION DESERT STORM"
It was moved by Smith/Dougall (5-0-0, smith, Dougall, Olsen,
Moots and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2471
Declaring Saturday, August 3, 1991 a Day of Recognition in Support
of Veterans and the Troops and Their Families Preserving Peace in
operation Desert Storm.
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10.C. DECLARATION OF 1958 FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY
It was moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0, Dougall, smith, Moots,
Olsen and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2472
Declaring an Item to be Placed on the Surplus List and Requesting
Authorization for Sale at a Public Auction.
10.0.1. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A "THIRTY- (30) MINUTE PARKING"
ZONE ON A PORTION OF NORTH HALCYON ROAD (200 NORTH HALCYON ROAD).
ENCOMPASSING A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) PARKING SPACES
It was moved by smith/Dougall (5-0-0, Smith, Dougall, Olsen,
Moots and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2473 \
Establishing a "Thirty- (30) Minute Parking" Zone on a Portion of ,
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North Halcyon Road (200 North Halcyon Road) Encompassing a Minimum (
of Two (2) Parking Spaces.
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10. D. 2. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING" ZONE ON A PORTION OF
FAIR OAKS AVENUE (FRONTAGE OF 345 SOUTH HALCYON ROAD)
It was moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0, Dougall, smith, Moots,
Olsen and Millis voting aye) to approve Resolution No. 2474
Establishing a "No Parking" Zone on a Portion of Fair Oaks Avenue.
10.E. GROUNDWATER STUDY FUNDING: PROPOSED LOAN TO COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT
Mr. Karp referred to his Staff Report of May 6, 1991 and
recommended that the Council authorize, subject to final agreement
and cooperation by the other South County Water purveyors, a loan
of money from the City's water fund to the County Flood Control
District for the purpose of providing part of the local share of
the funding necessary to complete an update to the Department of
Water Resources (DWR) 1979 study of groundwater in the Arroyo
Grande area.
Council Member Olsen said it is important that the study be
done. She requested the flexibility to make the decision whether
or not to vote in favor of the project even if two entities do not
support the study funding.
It was moved by Moots/Dougall, and the motion passed to
approve Council Member Olsen making the decision to vote on the
funding of the ground water study as she sees fit.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MR. MC GILLIS invited the Council to the Carpenters
Brotherhood reunion at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 18, 1991.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None
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14. REOUESTED POSTPONEMENT OF BUDGET HEARING ,
Council Member Dougall suggested that the Council discuss Mr. --.J
spierling's request to postpone the May 15, 1991 City Budget
Meeting. It was moved by Dougall/Smith (5-0-0, Dougall, smith,
Moots, Olsen and Millis voting aye) to add to the agenda a
discussion of whether or not to postpone the May 15, 1991 budget
meeting.
Mr. Spierling said that the SEIU had developed an alternate
budget, but would like to do some more research, meet with the City
officials and refine the proposal.
Mayor Millis said the budget process already had been delayed,
and that the Council could go through the budget recommended by the
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City Manager page by page, the employees could give input and a
tally could be kept.
Council Members Dougall and Smith said the employees should
have a chance to meet with the City Manager and present their plan.
After more discussion, it was decided that the budget meeting
would be postponed for one day to Thursday, May 16, 1991 at 7:30
P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 215 East Branch Street.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Dougall/Moots, and the motion passed to
adjourn at 8:22 P.M. to the budget meeting of May 16, 1991.
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NANCY A. AVIS, CITY CLERK
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