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Minutes 1977-06-29 CITY COUNCIL ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA JUNE 29, 1977 7:30 P.M. The City Council met in regular adjourned meeting with Mayor de Leon presiding. Upon roll call, Council Members Spierling, Gallagher, Schlegel and Millie reported present. STUDY SESSION ON PUBLIC INPUT RECEIVED AT TOWN MEETINGS OF 5/31/77 AND 6/8/77 The Council agreed to review the summary sheet of the two Town Meetings and discuss them in terms of the four general categories. The first item of discussion was agriculture. It was suggested by Councilman Spierling that these items be referred to the Agricultural Committee that he had suggested. A great deal of discussion was held on setting a time limit on the appointed committee, and it should give progress reports and have perhaps sixty days to do their report. It was generally agreed that the Committee would be appointed at the Council's next regular meeting of July 12, 1977, and that the committee would have a report back to the Council by its September 13th :.. ....~..a.~s._,,... ,:.:,..........,~ 3 `71 I CITY COUNCIL ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA JUNE 29, 1977 PAGE 2 regular meeting.. It was also agreed that the Agriculture Committee receive only the raw data from the Planning Commission's Agricultural Study Committee. The'second item discussed was Zoning. It was generally agreed that this should probably be headed "Zoning-Growth". There was discussion on appointment of "Neighborhood Architectural Review Committees" to aid the City in the establish- ment of greater citizem participation. The Council requested the staff to make a study of the possible establishment of Neighborhood Committees. The general feeling was that the Neighborhood Committees would not be a standing committee. A suggestion was also made that volunteer committees•would be appointed as develop- ments occur.. It was also suggested that there be~'a public hearing at:the Architectural Review Board meetings. The Council directed City Staff to come up with a study on the establishment of some type of "Neighborhood Architectural Committee". Discussion on the question of phasing of future growth in the community was also held, relating to the phasing of developments and their effect on the resources of the City. The Council suggested that the staff review what other cities are doing in phasing and how it works. The third point of discussion was General Services. One of the questions submitted at the Town Meeting was the retention of top soil in subdivisions. The City Staff was directed to make this part of the City's Development Standards. There was also discussion on development that occurs outside of the City. The Council indicated its desire to be informed on some of the developmentnthat has been occurring outside of the City Limits. The City Administrator was directed to write a letter to the County Board of Supervisors, indicating that the City would appreciate more time to respond to zoning actions that occur outside of the City of Arroyo Grande, but within its sphere of influence. It was also suggested that a copy of this letter be sent to the Soil Conservation District of Arroyo Grande. With reference'to water, it was generally agreed that a separate study session on water only will be held. The fourth category discussed was General Interest. With reference to bike racks, it was suggested that this be referred to the Parking & Traffic Commission and also the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee for their input. Regarding a Tree Ordinance, it was suggested that since the County has recently adopted a Tree Ordinance that will be used in the surrounding County areas of our City, that we look at it as it might be of interest to this City. The Council instructed the City Staff to make copies available of any proposed Tree Ordinance to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Discussion was held on placing of trees on the west side of Highway, 101 by service groups, with the feeling being that perhaps a service organization would be interested in planting trees along the west side of the freeway. General discussion was held on the annexation of the Brisco/Chilton area. A suggestion was made that water rates be increased and that no services be made available to that area from the City. In regard to a question about the foot and bike bridge across Coach Road, it was suggested that a report and recommendations be made. Regarding additional annexations, the attitude was that the question needs to be answered as to whether the City has adequate services for within the City. Do we have enough to help the outside? There was discussion on a master timer on signals and possible grant from the federal government for this. The Council referred the question of beautification of the business district on the west side of town to the Parks & Recreation Commission. General discussion was held regarding retail support; prime jobs within the City and the direction our City is going versus commercial development. Are there any efforts to encourage industry; and a desire to retain the shopping atmosphere presently available in our community. 37w CITY COUNCIL ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA JUNE 29, 1977 PAGE 3 General discussion was held on having an annual Town Meeting to give the citizens an opportunity for input to the Council. AWOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Schlegel and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. ATTEST~~:. ~ r~~,Q~ , I 1 ' ~~y-^'~ ~\ DEPUTY CITY CLERK ~~~ ~`--~ MAYOR