Minutes 1977-05-24CITY COUNCIL
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
MAY 24, 1977
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Pro Tem Mark Millis
presiding. Upon roll call, Council Members Al Spierling, Matthew Gallagher, Jr.,
and Calvin Schlegel reported present. Mayor de Leon is absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Millis led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag; and
immediately thereafter, Councilman Schlegel delivered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and
unanimously carried, the minutes for the regular meeting of May 9, 1977 and
regular adjourned meeting of May 17, 1977, were. approved as prepared.
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APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
On motion of Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Spierling and
unanimously carried, Payroll Warrants No. 8794 through No. 8891, in the total
amount of $31,102.66, were approved and ordered paid. No General Warrants were
submitted for approval.
REPORT RE. RECENT YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY - THURMAN
Gloria Thurman, the student "Mayor Pro Tem" at the May 17th Youth in
Government Day activities held in the City, was present and reported briefly
on the events of the day and thanked the Council and City Staff for the
opportunity afforded students by the involvement of students in local government
for that day.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS FROM S L 0. COUNTY SYMPHONY_ASSOCIATION - DENIED
The Council read a letter from the San Luis Obispo County Symphony
Association, Yequesting support from the City in the amount of $1,000 or $500.
The Council discussed the matter, generally agreeing with Councilman Spierling
that funds be given only to organizations providing for people's needs such as
Meals on Wheels, etc. Agreement was also indicated with Mayor Pro Tem Millis'
feeling that social welfare is a county function and therefore should be
supported from county funds.
APPROVE REQUESTS OF A G HARVEST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE: 9/29 THRU 10/2/77
The Council read a letter from Jim Scrivani, President of the Arroyo
Grande Valley Gay Nineties Harvest Festival Committee, infonning~the Council
that the 40th Annual Festival, with the theme of "Fortieth Harvest Hey-Dey",
will be held September 29th through October 2nd, 1977, He requested approval
by the Council of certain festivai related aspects. Mr. Scrivani was present
and clarified that it is hoped the City will pick up costs for any extra
barricades it needs to rent for traffic control, as the Committee is not a profit
making venture and a $200+ billing is difficult to meet. He further clarified
that the parade route will be the same as in past years, along Grand and Branch
into the Village area. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman
Spierling, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and unanimously carried, approving use
of the City's public parking lots, south of Branch Street, for the Harvest Festival
booth area; authorizing the staff to work with Mr. Scrivani regarding the supplying
of barricades for traffic controls; and authorizing that a letter be submitted to
the California Department of Transportation, requesting closure of a portion of
Highway 227 (Branch Street) from Highway 101 to Mason Street, during the morning
of October 1st for the parade. Mr. Scrivani was commended for his work on the
Harvest Festival and his timely requests in preparation for the activities.
GRANT FEE EXEMPT BUSINESS LICENSE TO RAINBOW GIRLS ASSEMBLY #100
A motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Spierling
and unanimously carried, granting a fee exempt Business License to the International
Order of The Rainbow for Girls, Arroyo Grande Assembly No. 100, for the sale of
fireworks, from noon on June 28, 1.977 through midnight on July 6, 1977, at 1650 Grand
Avenue, as requested by Ruth. Ann Hall, Worthy Associate Advisor, They have
obtained a State Fireworks Retail License and approval from Fire Chief Marsalek.
COUNCILMAN SCHLEGEL EXCUSED HIMSELF DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND IS
NOW ABSENT.
~ I APPROVE USE PERMIT APPLICATION WAIVER EXCEPT PUBLICATION COSTS - LARRABEE BROS.
' The Council reviewed a letter from Larrabee Brothers Distributing Company,
distributors for Coors Beer, requesting that the Use Permit Application Fee of
$50.00 be waived for the Recycling Center they are proposing for 8 hours a week
at the Sunset Furniture Store ~3arking lot (Brisco & Grand Ave'..). A memorandum
from Planning Director Gallop was reviewed, which indicated a public hearing on
the Use Permit Application will be held June 7, 1977, with costs of the legal
publication for said hearing to be considered. Administrator Butch displayed a
rough diagram indicating where the collection truck for aluminum cans will be
located. The Council generally favored the limited recycling operation, providing
proper policing is done and good housekeeping procedures are practiced. After
j Council discussion,, a motion was made by Councilman Spierling, seconded by Council-
man Gallagher and unanimously carried, granting a waiver to Larrabee Bros.
Distributing Company of the Use Permit Application Fee, except for the-newspaper
legal publication costs noticing the public hearing, which costs will be deducted
from the $50.00 fee already paid and the balance will be reimbursed to Larrabee
Brothers.
COUNCILMAN SCHLEGEL IS NOW PRESENT.
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APPROVE FIVE-YEAR RENEWAL OF BRUSH POPPER RIDING CLUB LEASE FOR CITY'S MESA PROP.
The Council read a letter from the Brush Poppers Riding Club, requesting
to renew their lease with the City for the Mesa property off of Highway 1, for
an additional 5-year period. They don't anticipate any change in their horse
show and gymkhana 'activities. After Council discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried,
approving the renewal, for an additional five-year period, of a lease between the
City and the Brush Poppers Riding Club, for City-owned property on "the mesa" off
of Highway 1, to be used for the Club:'s horse shows and gymkhanas.
GRANT FEE EXEMPT BUSINESS LICENSE TO F VE CITIES JAYC
A motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher
and unanimously carried, granting a fee exempt Business License to the Five Cities
Jaycees for the sale of fireworks from June 30, 1977 through July 4', 1977, at the
Williams Bros. Market parking lot, as requested by Bob Williams, Project Chairman
for the Jaycees. They have obtained a State Fireworks Retail License and approval
from Fire Chief Marsalek.
MUNI. CODE AMEND. - ORDINANCE AMEND.- OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS - 1ST READING
City Attorney Shipsey read, for its first reading, the title of an
ordinance amending the Municipal Code by making certain amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance regarding minimum off-street parking requirements; thereafter, a motion
was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously
carried, to dispense with reading the balance of this ordinance,
MUNI.- CODE AMEND'. - ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
City Attorney Shipsey reviewed an Ordinance he had prepared pursuant to
the Council's direction, making certain amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance.
The Council had held a public hearing and study session on the matter.. City
Engineer Karp suggested that a small discrepancy in the proposed amendments be
removed, which came to light this afternoon when he reviewed a Subdivision
Improvement Plan. He recommended that Section 9-3.502(h)(7)(i) regarding minimum
dimensions for cul de sacs stay as is; that the proposed (h)(7)(ii) be renumbered
to (iii); and the following be inserted for (ii): "a 46 foot minimum radius to
the curb line; and...". This will allow for a 40' turn-around for firetrucks;
a 6' parking lane and 6' sidewalk. The Council agreed with the recommended change
and requested that it be incorporated into the Proposed Ordinance for adoption.
After Council discussion, City Attorney Shipsey read the title of an ordinance,
for its first reading, amending the City's Subdivision Ordinance; thereafter, a
motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Spierling and
unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of this ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING - CREATION OF "PF" AND "-SF" FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICTS
The Council reviewed a memorandum from Planning Director Gallop, stating
that the Planning Commission has recommended that the "S-F" Secondary Flood
Plain District be a combining district, and the ordinance creating a Primary
Flood Plain be adopted as originally proposed. The Council also reviewed a letter
from the Department of Army, Corps of Engineers, informing them that the flood
plain information study by them has been canceled in lieu of a proposed flood
insurance study sponsored by the Federal Insurance Administration. This study
will cover the same areas as the Flood Plain Information Study and additionally
include streams within the City. It is anticipated that the flood insurance
study will be completed within the next two years and completion of the project
study will be after that.
Upon being assured by the City Clerk that all requirements as provided by
law, regarding notification of hearing, have been complied with, Mayor Pro Tem
Millis declared the hearing open and all persons would now be heard regarding
these proposed Flood Plain District provisions. There being no public discussion
on this matter, Mayor Pro Tem Millis declared the hearing closed.
The Council discussed the proposed ordinance, generally agreeing that
its provisions would be adequate until the reports and maps are received from
the Corps of Engineers. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Council-
man Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Spierling and unanimously carried,
instructing the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance providing for the creation
of a "PF" Primary Flood Plain District and "-SF" Secondary Flood Plain Combining
District.
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MUNI. CODE AMENDMENTS - AMEND ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE AllUY'1'lUIVJ
j City Attorney Shipsey read the title of an Ordinance amending the Mun:
Code by amending and adding certain provisions to the City's Animal Control
Ordinance; thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by
Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the
balance of this ordinance.
- ORDINANCE N0. 154 C.S.
CITY COUNCIL
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE BY-AMENDING-SECTIONS
.02, .03, .04, .07, .08, .14, .42 AND .44, OF CHAPTER
1, TITLE 6 RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL WITHIN SAID CITY
AND BY ADDING SUBSECTION (f) TO SECTION .11, AND BY
ADDING SECTION .50 THERETO PROVIDING THAT VIOLATIONS
BE INFRACTIONS.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and
on the following roll call vote, to wit:
~' AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel and Mayor Pro Tem Millis
NOES: None
ABSENT:- Mayor de Leon
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 24th day of May, 1977.
City Attorney Shipsey then read the title of an Ordinance amending the
Municipal Code by amending the penalty provisions of said Code for violations;
thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman
Gallagher-and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of
this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 155 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING
THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
' 1, CHAPTER 2, OF TITLE 1 TO PROVIDE FOR INFRACTIONS.
On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spierling and
on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel and Mayor Pro Tem Millis
NOES: None
ABSENT:' $ayor de Leon
the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 24th day of May, 1977.
Several complaints were voiced by residents about dogs allowed to run at
large in the early morning hours and that there does not appear to be any control
of this by the Department of Animal Regulation. Said complaints will be relayed
to said Department by City Staff.
AMEND MUNI. CODE - VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
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City Attorney Shipsey read, for its first reading, the title of an
ordinance amending the Municipal Code by making certain changes to the City's
Zoning Ordinance; thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Sohlegel, seconded
by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the
balance of this ordinance,
REVIEW LATEST LEGISLATIVE BULLETINS FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
The Council received and reviewed the latest Legislative Bulletins from
' the League of California Cities. After Council discussion, City Administrator
Butch was directed to reaffirm the Council's opposition to SB 164, "Compulsory &
Binding Arbitration" with the City's legislative representatives; and write to
the same legislators stating this City's concerns regarding possible costs to
the City of SB 650 "Litter Control. Recycling and Resource Recovery". The
Council also read a letter from City Attorney Shipsey, prompted by a claim filed
against the City by persons involved in a dune buggy accident in the Pismo State
Beach area dunes. He urged that legislation be requested to protect governmental
agencies from claims such as these where there is no basis for liability, as
handling said claims by the insurance company, even though there is no involvement, ,
does cost the City. After Council discussion, the City Administrator was directed '
to write to Assemblywoman Hallett and the Chairman of the Channel Counties Division
of the League of California Cities, urging the passage of legislation to prevent
these "nuisance lawsuits" against cities.
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APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMISSION VACANCIES - HELD OVER
Further discussion regarding appointment of representatives to fill
vacancies on the Planning and Parks & Recreation Commissions was held over
until Mayor de Leon returns.
APPROVE CONCEPT OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RE SELF-INSURANCE
Administrator Butch reported on a recent meeting re, Worker's Compensa-
tion Self-insurance, attended by representatives from all the cities in the
Ccunty. A proposed'Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Central" Coast Self
Insurance Fund" had been reviewed and revised, Initial payments into the fund
would be the same amount paid by each City into the State Workmen's Compensation
Fund during the 1.976-77 fiscal year, with adjustments to be made thereafter,
according to a formula set forth in the Agreement. Re-insurance would also be
obtained. separate from. the self-insurance, to cover any losses between $100,000
and $3 million. One city, probably San Luis Obispo, will handle the financial
aspects of the self-insurance initially. If several cities decide to withdraw
from the joint powers self-insurance at a later date, the cities can always go
back to State Compensation, which cannot deny coverage. R. L. Kautz & Co., who
has been workigg with the cities on the proposed self-insurance, will provide
people to work with cities on a safety program. After Council discussion, a
motion was made by Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and
unanimously carried, directing the City Attorney to study the proposed Joint
Powers Agreement Establishing the Central Coast Self Insurance Fund, with the
object of the City participating in said self insurance program.
REPORT - PROGRESS ON COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER - SPIERLING
Councilman Spierling reported that the recent meetings regarding the South
County Government Center related to general concepts, an outline and site map
which were included in the Council Members' agenda packets. He pointed out that
the buildings will be situated at angles on the property to take advantage of
solar heat to get deep sun penetration and wide overhangs provide protection in
the summer. The concept is to bury the buildings into the hillside to have them
blend in rather than dominate the hillside. The map also includes a proposed
concept for an Agricultural Museum.
RECEIPT OF REVISED BUDGET FROM HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR 1977-78 - APPROVED
The Council reviewed a report from the Human Relations Commission of South
San^Luis Obispo County, indicating they have reviewed their budget and are only
requesting a contribution of $400.00 from the City instead of the $550 requested
last year. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Spierling,
seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, approving the amount of
$400.00 be budgeted as this City's share of the Human Relations Commission's
1977-78 operating budget.
NOTICE RE. DISSOLUTION OF COASTAL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
The Council read a letter from John Wells, Chairman of the Coastal
Valley Planning Council, advising that said Planning Council has decided to
dissolve its organization.- It was requested that the City Council adopt a
resolution dissolving said organization, per the by-laws. The Council directed
City Attorney Shipley to prepare such a resolution.
DENY CLAIMS AGAINST CITY BY M. WALTER: HOWART & VELASOUEZ
As recommended by the City's insurance carrier, a motion was made by
Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and unanimously carried,
denying claims against the City by Mary Walter; and Jose D. Velasquez & Sandra
K. Howarth, the latter two involving a dune buggy accident in the Pismo State
Beach Park area.
APPROVE CETA~WORK SITE PROGRAM AGREEMENT
Administrator Butch reported that because of federal extensions of
Title VI projects and activities, the CETA Office has requested the City approve
a revised work-site agreement for its public service projects, particularly
regarding Strother Park. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Council-
man Spierling," seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to s2gn a revised Work Site Agreement with
the County Office of Employment & Training, which is administering the Compre-
hensive Employment & Training Act (CETA).
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NOTICE RE. APPROVAL OF CITY'S APPLICATION FOR CETA HELP ON STROTHER PARK _
The Council read a letter from the County Administrative Office, infozming
them that the City's application has been approved for use of CETA employees to
aid in the preparation of Strother Community Park.
ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONER - DAMS
A motion was made by Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher
and unanimously carried, accepting with regret the resignation of Nancy A. Davis
as the City's representative on the South County Human Relations Commission,
effective immediately as per her request; and directing that a letter and Certifi-
cate of Appreciation be presented to Mrs. Davis in thanks for her oustanding work
on said Commission since 1973.
APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES & ALTERNATES TO TRANSPORTATION TECH. ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Council read a letter from Al Spierling, President of the Area Council
of Governments, requesting that the City nominate two voting representatives and
alternates to the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee. After Council
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman
Gallagher and unanimously carried, appointing Planning Director Bob Gallop and
City Engineer Paul Karp to the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee; and
Planning Assistant Tom Sullivan and Director of Public Works Joe Anderson, Jr.,
as their alternates.
UPDATE RE. MOSQUITO ABATEMENT IN SOUTH COUNTY
The Council read a letter from the County Department of Public Health,
advising that their investigation of complaints r8ceived regarding a mosquito
situation in the Pismo Slough has determined there is no health hazard; no nuisance
exists; and therefore control of the mosquito population is not warranted at
this time.
RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR REMOVAL OF HOUSE ON "ANDERSON" PROPERTY - HELD OVER
Administrator Butch requested,. and the Council agreed, to hold over the
matter of bids for removal of a house located on the "Anderson" property,
located south of Branch Street. between Short and Bridge Streets, where the
continuation of public parking is planned.
DISCUSSION RE. CO.-CITIES REGIONAL ELD_E_RLYLHANDICAPPED TRANSPORTATION PROPOSAL
Councilman Spierling reported that he had just received'an update on the
County and Cities Regional Elderly/Handicapped Basic Transportation Network
proposal, and therefore requested this item be held over until copies can be
given them for review.
NOTICE RE. PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR SPREADING ASSMTS. ON DEL SOL IMPROVEMENTS: 6/14
The Council was informed that a public hearing. has been set for 8:00 P.M.
on June 1'4, 1977 to consider the Superintendent of Streets' report regarding
spreading of assessments for the concrete improvements installed on Del Sol Street.
I REPORT - RECENT ZONE 3~ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - KARP
City Engineer Karp reported on the May 19, 1977 meeting of the Zone 3
Advisory Committee, at which the regular monthly reports from Parks & Beaches and
~ the Water Treatment Plant had been heard. As of May 1, 1977, Lopez Dam was 14.97
feet below the spillway. The City of Arroyo Grande has almost 1,000 acre feet
~ ~ left in its entitlement. Discussion was also held regarding a letter from the
Bureau of Land Management, stating that there are oil and gas leases up for study
"" in preparation for Negative Zmpact Report. One site is in the Lopez water shed,
~ just north of Lopez Road. Zone 3 is sending a letter to 'said Bureau, protesting
the leasing and subsequent drilling.
APPROVE ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION CLAIM FOR SB 325 FUNDS & RE-AMENDED CLAIM FOR 76-77
The Council reviewed a report from City Engineer Karp, regarding filing of
the City's annual Transportation Claimfor 1977-78 and a re-amended Claim for
1976-77, for the City's SB 325 funds. The re-amended claim for 1976-77 deletes
the claimed amounts for transit systems as they are not funded yet and this will
be reapplied for when said funds are necessary for transportation needs. Council-
man Spierling recommended. that a finding be incorporated into the resolutions
submitting the aforesaid claims, to protect the City's SB 325 funding, as follows:
"...that, there are no unmet transit needs that cannot reasonably be met with
existing and proposed transit plans that are currently available." The Council
concurred with this inclusion. After Council discussion, City Attorney Shipsey
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read the title of a resolution submitting the City's re-amended 1976-77 Claim for
SB 325 funds (see resolution for particulars); thereafter, a motion was made by
Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Spierling and unanimously carried, to
dispense with reading the balance of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.~ 1281
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPRWING AN AMENDED ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION CLAIM
FOR 1976-77 AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL TO THE SAN
LUIS OBISPO COUNTY & CITIES AREA PLANNING COORDINATING
COUNCIL.
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel and Mayor Pro Tem Millis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor de Leon
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 24th day of May, 1977.
City Attorney Shipsey then-read the title of a resolution submitting the
City's annual Claim for SB 325 funds for 1977-78 (see resolution for particulars);
thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman
Gallagher and unanimously carried, to dispense with reading the balance of this
resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1282
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING THE ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION CLAIM AND
AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
AND CITIES AREA PLANNING COORDINATING COUNCIL.
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Gallagher and
on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel and Mayor Pro Tem Millis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor de Leon
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 24th day of May, 1977.
AUTHORIZE FINAL PROGRESS PAYMENT, PROD. #90-76-2, DEL SOL IMPROVEMENTS (HERMRECK)
City Engineer Karp reviewed with the Council his report regarding
Project No. 90-76-2, involving concrete improvements on Del Sol Street done by
M. J. Hermreck, Inc. He recommended acceptance of the improvements and approval
for the final progress payment. After Council discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Spierling and unanimously carried,
accepting the concrete improvements on Del Sol Street as completed by M: J.
Hermreck, Inc., authorizing a progress payment to said contractor in the amount
of $12,381.53; authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion and directing
the City Clerk to record same; and authorizing City Staff to release to said
contractor the final 1A8 retention 35 days after the date of recordation of said
Notice of Completion.
SET PUBLIC HEARING RE. COUNTY-WIDE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN: 6/14/77, 8 P.M.
Administrator Butch informed the Council that the Planning Commission will
be holding a public hearing on June 7th to consider the County-Wide Solid Waste
Management Plan, and the Council could consider the matter at its June 14, 1977
meeting. After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Spierling,
seconded by Councilman Gallagher and unanimously carried, setting a public fiearing
at 8:00 P.M. on June 14, 1977 to consider the County-Wide Solid Waste Management
Plan.
PROGRESS REPORT - SOUTH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SANITATION DYSTRICT
The Council reviewed the monthly report for April, 1977, from Chief Plant
Operator Rhoades, regarding maintenance and operation of the South San Luis
Obispo County Sanitation District's Treatment Plant. The District's Administrator,
Tom Butch, reported that correspondence has been received from Pismo Beach and the
State Water Resources Board to discuss the possibility of the City of Pismo Beach
tying into the District's outfall line.
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SET PUBLIC HEARINGRE. REVENUE SHARING in 1977-78 BUDGET: 6/44/77, 8-P.M.
A motion was made by Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman Schlegel
and unanimously carried, setting a public hearing on June 14, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. to
consider the Federal Revenue Sharing funds as reflected in the~City's Preliminary
1977-78 Municipal Budget.
SET TOWN MEETING RE. FUTURE DIRECTION OF CITY: MAY 31, 1977, 7:30-9:30 P.M.
Councilman Spierling distributed copies of a prepared statement and
recommendation for the setting of a series of town meetings at which the Council
Members will receive public input regarding policies for the City, which reflect
the wishes of the people. He also recommended a study committee be formed to
prepare a policy to preserve the farmland, which will be agreeable to all persons
concerned. He recommended the following for membership on said committee: D.G.
Porter, Don Talley, Doug Hitchen, Al Spierling and Ken Levine, DVM. He further
recommended that Legislators Hallett and Nimmo be involved by urging legislation
making any policy and/or ordinance derived from studies to be,enforceable for
proper assessment of any land affected. The Council discussed the proposal at
length, generally agreeing with the concept, but recamnending the forums be
broadened to receive all concerns of the citizens and that emphasis be placed on
what direction the people want this City to take for the future, not a general gripe
session of past mistakes. After further Council discussion, it was generally
agreed that the first Town Forum would be set for Tuesday, May 31, 1977, to be
held from 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. at the Arroyo Grande High School on Valley Road,
and a second Forum be set for June 8, 1977 at one of the other area schools, with
further Forums set as necessary, and the staff to look into availability of
facilities for said hieetings.
On motion of Councilman Schlegel, seconded by Councilman Spierling and
unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. to the Arroyo Grande
Valley High School on Tuesday, May 31, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. for a Town Forum.
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