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Minutes 1979-08-28 , 226 CITY COUNCIL ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 28,,1979 The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Millis presiding. Upon roll call, Council Members Hugh O. Pope, Jr., Matthew P. Gallagher, Jr., Gabe de Leon and B'Ann Smith reported present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Mayor Millis led the Pledge of Gallagher delivered the invocation. ~ Allegiance to our Flag. Thereafter, Councilman APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon" and unani- mously carried, the minutes for the regular meeting of August 14, 1979, were approved as prepared. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS 'On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, Demand Warrants No. 11354 through No. 11412, in the total amount of $46,896.48; and Payroll Warrants No. 14725 through No. 14815, in the total amount of $49,584.51, were approved and ordered paid. dO PRESENTATION RE. NACIMIENTO PROJECT - MILNE Clint Milne, Deputy County Engineer, gave a presentation regarding the possible rejuvenation of the Nacimiento Project, to determine the interest for subscription of water from potential participants such as this City. He discussed the impact on this County that the defeat of the State Water Project in Santa Barbara County had. On a map, he reviewed several possible routes for the water to come from Nacimiento to the Lopez Water Treatment Plant, also stating that the Lopez lines were sized for the State water and therefore can be used for the Nacimiento Project. He stated that if enough interest is shown, and the Board of Supervisors 'does rejuvenate the project, the earliest it could go before the voters is November of 1980. 'After a question and answer period between the Council and Mr. Milne, he requested that a decision regarding tentative subscription for water from the' Nacimiento Project 'be forthcoming from this City fairly soon. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and unani- mously carried, the following Consent Agenda Items were approved, as recommended by City Administrator Butch. A-1. Receipt of Monthly Report on Central Coast Cities' Self-Insurance Fund, Re. Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance. RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE. A-2. Receipt of Annual Report on County of San Luis Obispo Department of Animal Regulation. RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE. A-3. Receipt of Claim by J. Stasik Versus City of 'Arroyo Grande. RECOMMENDATION OF INSURANCE COMPANY THAT CLAIM BE DENIED. A-4. Letter of Thanks from Hotline for City's Ongoing Support and Generosity. i RECOMMEND RECEIVE AND FILE. NOTIFICATION OF ITEMS WITHDRAWN FROM AGENDA Item D-2(a) regarding acceptance of Tract Improvements in Tract No. 675; and Item D-3, regarding acceptance of an overlay project by Sully-Miller. [ FURTHER DISCUSSION - REZONE #77-103. GRANDE HIGHLANDS. "A" TO "P-D" - DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE The Council continued discussion, from its last meeting, of Rezone Case No. 77-103, Grande Highlands, a development requesting a rezoning from "A" to "P-D". Council Members reiterated many of their concerns voiced at the last meeting, with it again being suggested that the rezoning be denied without prejudice to enable the developers to come back with a development plan addressing the various concerns. Councilman Pope felt suchoa motion is just a stalling action, feeling the matter should be'~.denied, approved or amended. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher and seconded by Councilman de Leon, to deny Rezoning Case No. 77-103, Grande Highlands, without prejudice. Said MOTION PASSED on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, de Leon, Smith and Mayor Millis; NOES: Council Member Pope; ABSENT: None. I , n ,./ r .'\.'--. I I 227 I! CITY COUNCIL ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 28, 1979 PAGE 2 PUBLIC HEARING - ADD RESIDENTIAL SUl3URBAN ("R-s"l DISTRICT - ORD. 1ST READING Planner Sullivan reviewed with the Council aproposect ordinance amending the Municipal Code in regard to zoning, by adding provisions for a Residential Suburban ("R-S") District. It was pointed out that residents of the Printz Road area were very involved in the development of this ordinance. A letter was read by the Council from Margaret Langworthy, Rt 2, Box 738R, Arroyo Grande, supporting the proposed district. This hearing having been proPerly published and noticed, Mayor Millis declared it open for public comment. FRANCIS KIRKPATRICK, Printz Road, spoke in favor of the proposed district. WILLIAM LACKEY, 1270 Longview, pismo Beach, cited: his objection to the section disallowing the issuance of a building permit "where water supply depends on service from a community well system"; and stated another section regarding lot dimensions had been changed from 250 ft. to 200 ft., which was not reflected in the ordinance. MR. KIRKPATRICK and PLANNING,COMMISSIONER COLE agreed that this lot dimension had been changed. There being no further public comment, Mayor Millis declared the hearing closed. The Council discussed the ordinance, being in general agreement ~ith it as proposed. The pros,and 'cons:_of::communityo_weililscwere discussed by Council and Staff. In answer to Councilwoman Smith's question reo the wells, City Engineer Karp stated that he and the Director of Public Works would not like to 'see the Printz area further developed until'water and sewer services are available from the City. Pursuant to the Council's discussion, Planner Sullivan read a suggested, addition to subparagraph (c) under the "Water & Sewer Requirements", to read as follows: (c l That, 'no building pemi t be' issued where water supply depends on service from a community well system, without specific City Council and San Luis Obispo County Health Department approval." Mayor Millis' also requested the inclusion of Optional Design Standards in:the ordinance, to give more flexibility to, the use of properties. I ~,,,'~'~.2:AfteJ::t:",C6uncil::discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded by.: Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, to adopt an ordinance which includes: the changes as discussed above. City Attorney Shipsey then read, for its first i reading, the title of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code by adding provision~ thereto establishing a Residential Suburban ("R-S") 'District. PUBLIC HEARING - ADD RESIDENTIAL, SENIOR CITIZENS ("R-SC"') DISTRICT - ORD. 1ST READ;' Planner Sullivan reviewed' with the Council a proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code in regard to zoning, by adding provisions for a Residential Senior Citizens (nR-SC") District. He suggested the addition of subparagraph (g) under "Development Staridards", to provide for "a minimum 'of 300 square feet of multi-purpose indoor recreation space p_er~:dwelling unit II . The hearing it open for public Citizens, spoke in I i having been properly published and noticed, Mayor Millis declared comment. BEULAH ROAM" President of the Five-Cities Senior ' favor of the proposed ordinance. There being no further public comment, Mayor Millis declared the hearing closed. Council discussion was held on the proposed' addition to the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Gallagher read a list of items he would like to see included in the ordinance;.-'as follows: a) that two sources of power be available for the elevators; b) that laundry facilities be provided; and c) that internal and external security systems be-addressed in the manner of lighting, fencing, alams, locks; etc. and'perhaps an alam in individual units which could also be used if medical attent,ion' is needed. Councilman Pope agreed with the first two of Councilman Gallagher's suggestions, feeling that either individual or community laundry facilities be provided. He did not feel we should go overboard on the external security, 'but agreed with an internal security system, which he felt should be reviewed and approved by the Police Chief. , Council Members de Leon and Smith generally agreed with the suggested additions, which will be added to the ordinance under "Development Standards 11 as subparagr9-phs (h) and (i), except .for the alternate power source for elevators, which will be added to subparagraph (f).: Discussion was also held regarding the 62 y~ar age li~it set i~ the ordi~ance, with .consensus finally being that it be set at' 60 years, to be reviewed in one, year. ! After Council discussion, Administrator Butch read, for its first reading, the title'of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code -by adding provisions thereto establishing a Residential Senior Citizens ("R-SC") District, including additions and changes as discussed above. ;. " ,..,'''' 228 CITY COUNCIL ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 28; 1979 PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF USE PERMIT DENIAL FOR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION - DENIED The Council read a letter dated August 10, 1979, from Kirby K. Gordon, General Partner in Crown Hill Investors, appealing the denial by the Planning Commission of their Use Permit application to convert the apartment complex at 523 Crown Hill to condominiums. The Council had also received a letter dated August 8, 1979 from Mr. Kirby, which requested that approval of their Tentative Tract Map No. 835 be certified by the City Clerk since the City does not have an ordinance yet governing the conver- sion of apartments to condominiums, and in view of the fact that the time limitations set forth in the Subdivision Map Act have expired. City Attorney Shipsey stated the City Clerk should issue the certificate approving the Tentative Map, but does not think that that means the City's zoning requirements do not apply and a Use Permit would still be necessary for the conversion to go ahead. Application for the Use Permit had been' denied by the Planning Commi- U--," sion, he reviewed, and the Council now needs to consider the appeal and whether to overrule or uphold the Commission's decision. In considering this, he read Section 9-4.3102(d) from the Municipal Code, relating to what criteria the Commission needed to determine at the end of its public hearing, for the Use Permit application. The hearing having been properly published and noticed, Mayor Millis decrared it open for public comment. KIRBY GORDON, 405 Indio, Pismo Beach, reviewed his I appeal. He stated that the sixteen tenants of the apartments have signed a letter of intent to purchase their unit, so there would ,be no displacement problem. He did not feel the conversion would be detrimental to the City or the neighborhood. BRAD DURHAJ'l, 523 Crown Terrace, representing the tenants; stated each one had been contacted and assured they would get a price break if they wished to pur~hase their unit, or get assistance with relocating. REUBEN KVIDT, President of the South County Development Association, spoke in favor of the conversion, stating it may be a solution to help young people who can't afford other types:of housing. PEARL COLE, 137 W.: Branch, spoke in favor of the conversion, feeling this would provide an opportunity for young people to own a home. There being no further public comment, Mayor Millis declared the hearing 'closed. Councilman Pope stated he does not see any problem with the conversion, as the only change would be in who gives the money:'to the bank. In answer to Councilman de Leon, Planner Sullivan explained that this apartment complex was built with the intention of converting to condominiums in the future, but by ordinance, each unit would ~ave to be provided with separate water' and sewer service. Councilman Gallagher stated he has objected to this project from the beginning and that the developer has six extra units than what is allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. Planner Sullivan reviewed ~hat the project was in violation of the General Plan density when built, and that it is still in violation, even though the maximum allowable density in the General Plan has increased from 12 to 17 units per acre. 0 In his report to the Council regarding ,this appeal, he further stated that the project lacks private open space amenities normally associated with "home ownership". Council Member Smith stated she could not support the conversion as she does not feel there is enough open space for apartments or condominiums. Mayor Millis stated that as-,a Us'e Permit is necessary to allow for condominium use in the "R-G" District, he does not see how the Council can make ,a finding that, if approved, it is in conformance with the General Plan. City Attorney Shipsey stated that because of the 50-day lapse between the time the Tentative Tract Map was accepted for processing and no report was made to the Council, per Sectfon 66452.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, he'does not feel that finding needs to be made. U~' The Council needs now to be concerned with the determination whether or not it will grant the Use Permit. If a finding is made that this project is not detri, mental to the health or safety or morals of the City as per Code Section 9-4.3102(d), then the Council would grant a Use Permit. If the Council makes a finding that i the project is detrimental, then it is obligated to deny the Use Permit, which is the question which needs to be considered by the Council now. Mayor Millis felt the higher density than allowed can be injurious to the health. Councilman Pope felt...the sixteen families living there now seemed to be doing fine. Councilman de Leon could see no problem with the conversion as sixteen families would still be living there. After Council discussion, a motion was .m~de by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Smith, to deny the appeal of Kirby Gordon and upholding the Planning Commission's denial of Use Permit No. 79-284, and the reasons for said denial are that for home ownership, because of the high density and because of the lack of open space, the Council feels that the Use Permit for the condominium conversion would be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the people residing in the units and the neighborhood itself. Said MOTION PASSED on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Gallagher, Smith and Mayor Millis, " NOES: Council Members Pope and de Leon; ABSENT: None. CITY COUNCIL ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 28, 1979 PAGE 4 223 11 'I 'I I! Mayor Millis requested that the City's procedures be reviewed so that this 50~day time lapse does not occur again. Planner Sullivan stated that the County uses a waiver form which is signed by applicants when they bring in their maps and he will study the matter further for possible adoption by this City. n ORDINANCE ADOPTION - REZONE "BADEN" PROPERTY FROM "R3" & "CN" TO "R1" Administrator Butch read the title of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code by rezoning certain property on the extension of Brighton Avenue. A motion was then made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and unani- mously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of this ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 195 C.S. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING A PORTION OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE REFERRED TO IN SECTION .302 OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE. On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Smith and on the following roll call vote, 'to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Pope, Gallagher, de Leon, Smith and Mayor Millis None None the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 28th day of August, 1979. ORDINANCE 1ST READING - REZONE #79-127. LOT 11 OF TRACT 604 , "RA" TO "RAB3" (KVIDT) Pursuant to the Council's direction at its last meeting, an ordinance has been prepared to 'adopt ,the rezoning of Lot 11 'of Tract '604 from "RA" to "RAB3" i applied for by Reuben Kvidt. Administrator Butch read the title of said ordinance, for its first reading. A motion was then made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of this ordinance. PROGRESS REPORT - CONTROL OF FILMS IN NEW THEATERS THRU ZONING/USE PERMIT METHOD 'Administrator Butch reported that the Police Chief had reviewed the proposed provisions drafted by the City Attorney for the control of films in new theaters and other "adult entertainment", through zoning and use permit procedures and supported same. It was suggested that the information be sent to the Planning Commission for adOption of a pOlicy., After Council discussion, a motion was,mad~ by Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, referring the City Attorney's suggested provisions of controlling "adult entertainment" to.the Planning Commission for its review and recommendations. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CONDOMINIUM AND CONDO. CONVERSION STANDARDS - 1ST READING The Council reviewed an ordinance establishing condominium and condominium conversion stanqards, which now includes certain concerns cited by the Council at its last meeting. After Council discussion,. Administratc:>r Butch read, for its first reading, the title of an ordinance providing for community housing standards, . A motion ,was then made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and '! unanimously carried, to dispense with reading .the balance of this ordinance. ! r. " RECOMMENDATIONS OF PARKING & TRAFFIC COMMISSION: i A. The Council reviewed a recommendation to install a stop sign on Le Point Terrace at Crown Hill. After Council discussion, City Engineer Karp read the titl~ of a resolution ,directing a stop sign be placed on Le Point Terrace to stop traffi6 before it enters Crown Hill. A motion was then made by Councilman Gallagher, '! seconded by Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading 'I the balance of this resolution. 1 , , RESOLUTION NO. 1374 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING A BOULEVARD STOP SIGN ON LE POINT TERRACE AT CROWN HILL. On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and on the following roll call vote, to wit: ~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Pope, Gallagher, de Leon and Mayor Millis None None the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of August, 1979. 230 CITY COUNCIL ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 28,. 1979 PAGE 5 B. The Council reviewed a recommendation to install<a stop sign on Fair Oaks Avenue at the Highway. 101 off-ramp to stop westbound traffic. After Council dis- cussion, .Administrator Butch read the title of a .resolution directing a stop sign be placed on Fair Oaks Avenue; thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, toddispense with reading the balance of this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1375 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING A BOULEVARD STOP SIGN ON FAIR OAKS AVE. On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Smith and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Pope, Gallagher, de Leon, Smith and Mayor Millis None None u the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of August, 1979. The news media was encouraged to publicize the placement .of this new sign. After further Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, that the action taken by adoption of Resolution No. 1375, be reviewed within six months. C. City Engineer Karp reviewed that in regard to notification of the public when a "No Parking" zone is considered, the adjacent property owners will be notified of such consideration, and property ownership will be determined by use of the last assessment roll.. Mayor Millis suggested that because of the daytime hour that the Parking & Traffic Commission meets, that written comments as well as oral ones be accepted. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH GROVER CITY SENIORS RE. VAN SERVICE FOR A.G. SENIORS Administrator Butch reviewed a contract prepared by the City Attorney, whereby the Grover City Seniors will provide transportation service with their van to Arroyo Grande's seniors. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Council- man Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Pope and unanimously carried, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with the Grover City Seniors, for services described above. REVIEW OF LATEST LEGISLATIVE BULLETINS FROM LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES The Council reviewed the latest Legislative Bulletins from the League of California Cities. After discussion of the AB 8 Clean-Up Legislation bill, a motion was made by Councilman de Leon, seconded by Counc~~an Gallagher and unanimously carried, directing the City Administrator to write to the City's legislative representatives indicating their support of this bill. In regard to the upcoming League conference in San Francisco, Mayor Millis appointed Councilman Gallagher as the City's voting delegate, with Councilman de Leon to serve as alternate. Councilman Pope suggested the Council be given items, to be voted on at the conference, for its review, so the voting delegate can be properly instructed on how to vote. City staff will get copies of what is available at this time, for the Council's review. ~ ACCEPT DRAINAGE EASEMENT OFF OF TALLY HO ROAD - WOLVERTON Administrator Butch reviewed that in the lawsuit.by Irene Wolverton against the City, regarding a drainage easement adjacent to her property off of Tally Ho Road, a Deed for said easement has now been received. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, accepting the Individual Quitclaim Deed from Irene Wolverton for a drainage easement, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk .to sign the Certificate of Acceptance. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - AMEND LAND USE RE. PROPERTIES NO. OF EXT. OF.LE POINT The Council received notice that a public hearing will be set for 8 P.M. on September 11, 1979, to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to amend the General Plan Land Use Map from low density residential to central business district, for certain properties located northerly.of the extension of Le Point St. / , I r .;.',""-",, - I--~-' ?31 I rl I ! CITY COUNCIL ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 28, 1979 PAGE 6 PROGRESS REPORTS: VARIOUS FIRE STATION SITE: COMMUNITY BUILDING: the contract. STROTHER COMMUNITY PARK: No dedication date has yet been set. ELM STREET SPORTS COMPLEX: Grading is continuing. Councilman Pope felt a consistent policy should be 'set ~hether dirt removal will or will not be charged! for'and the City's liability should. be considered if the grading is 'not being done': in 'a safe manner. City Engineer Karp stated he has never received a grading plan i from the Sports Associates.and that San Luis Engineering (which is volunteering its services to the Sports Associates), has a licensed soils engineer who is overseeing the grading. If anyone else wants some of the dirt being removed, they can contact San Luis Engineering who will coordinate the matter. WATER SYSTEM: City Engineer Karp stated a geological map has been prepared: and the City still has a willing seller. Councilman Pope stated he would like to see something in writing in the way of a letter .of intent to sell from the property owner, before too much money is expended. City Engineer Karp explained that certain data is necessary to determine if a piece of land is even suitable for the reservo~r. CITY PROJECTS The 'selection process for an architect is proceeding. A meeting will be held on September 4th to discuss RESOLUTION ADOPTION - RENAME ,ELM STREET PARK TO "SOTO SPORTS COMPLEX" Pursuant to a recommendation from the Parks ~ Recreation Commission received by the Council at its last meeting, Administrator Butch now read the title of a resolution renaming a City park in honor of Gee Gee Soto. A motion was then made by.Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1376 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RENAMING THE "ELM STREET SPORTS COMPLEX" TO "SOTO SPORTS COMPLEX" -- On motion of Council Member de Leon, seconded by Council Member Smith and on the following roll call vote, to.wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gallagher, de Leon, Smith and Mayor Millis Council Member Pope None the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of August, 1979. REPORT RE. RECENT ZONE 3 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - DE LEON Councilman de Leon reported on the August 16th meeting of the Zone 3 Advisory Committee. The regular monthly reports from the Treatment Plant and Recreation Area had been received. Discussion was also held regarding liability insurance on , Lopez Dam, which could cost the City $36,000 a year. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS IN TRACT NO. 673, LOT 9 OF TRACT 604, OAK PARK ACRES (KVIDT) City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council his report regarding acceptance of improvements for Tract No. 673, which is the resubdivision of Lot 9 ,I of Oak Park Acres and lies on the west side of Equestrian Way just north of James ,i Way, requested by Reuben Kvidt. He stated that Mr. Kvidt has posted a maintenance: bond, which is still being reviewed. Mr. Kvidt has also agreed to hold the city harmless from any liability for not requiring to chainlink fence the lakes, or any additional fencing that what is already out there. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, accepting, on behalf of the public, the off-site improvements constructed with Tract No. 673, Oak Park Acres, and authorizing release of the subdivision and payment bonds, subject to the conditions that no occupancy will be granted until the hold harmless agreement is finalized with Mr. Kvidt and recorded; and that the City Engineer is satisfied with the $22,000 bond posted; and authorizing the Mayor to sign the hold harmless agreement once it is finalized. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF FAIR OAKS DRAINAGE SYSTEM - GARING, TAYLOR ,i Administrator stated this item has been budgeted per the Council's direction to begin a design for a Fair Oaks drainage system. City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council his report on the matter, recommending the firm of Garing, Taylor and Associates, Inc. of Arroyo Grande be retained to provide design, plans and specifications, for completion of the system. 232 CITY COUNCIL: .:. ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 28,; 1979 PAGE 7 After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, authorizing a contract be entered into with Garing, Taylor and Associates, Inc. for the design of the Fair Oaks Drainage System. AUTHORIZE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR SHOULDER WIDENING OF PORTION OF VALLEY RIl. IN COUNTY City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council his report regarding a Joint Powers Agreement with the County for shoulder widening of Valley Road in the County area between the high school and Valley Gardens. The County has awarded Madonna Construction a contract to overlay various County streets, including Valley Road, and the City had requested that consideration be given towards a shoulder widening on one side or the other through the straight portions of the road where right of way is available. Estimated cost to the 'City is $13,000. ' After Council discussion, a motion was made 'by Councilman Gallagher, seconded ~'. by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Joint Powers Agreement with the County Board of Supervisors, for establishment of a shoulder widening on the easterly side of Valley Road with County Contract No. 120694. APPROVE FINAL PARCEL MAP AG79-120. WALNUT STREET (HOBBS) City Engineer .Karp reviewed with the Council a copy of Parcel Map AG79-120, reflecting a 2-parcel lot split (Case No. 79-302) located on the westerly side of Walnut Street between Ash and Fair Oaks, requested by Hobbs and King. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Pope and unanimously carried, accepting on behalf of the public the street tree easement; finding that Parcel Map AG79-120 is consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning; and approving said Parcel Map AG79-120. COUNCILMAN GALLAGHER LEFT THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE ITEM AND IS NOW ABSENT. DISCUSSION RE. CLOSURE OF SWINGING BRIDGE DURING HARVEST FESTIVAL City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council his report recommending clos~re of the Swinging Bridge at Short Street during the Harvest Festival. He further' stated his opinion that eventually the bridge should be replaced "with a more suitable pedestrian structure". The bridge Is.~barricaded:.at'.theC')l>resent time due to damage. Council discussed the matter at length, with Councilman Pope stating the Swinging Bridge is part of the Festival,. but perhaps could be closed just at night. I After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Pope, seconded by Councilman de Leon and unanimously carried, directing City Staff to repair the bridge as soon as possible and report back to the Council before the Harvest Festival to see if hinged type doors could be devised to close it during the night. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - OFF AGENDA Administrator Butch stated that 43 applications have been taken out in the City's Emblem Contest. The news media was requested to remind 'entrants of the September 4th deadline. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilwoman Smith and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. on August 29, 1979. ATTEST:~ A'.ddC>~7 . CITY CLERK ( ~41J14 ~