HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/1984City Council Minutes
Tuesday, December 4, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
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C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Minutes of Tuesday, September 18, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 9,
1984 - 7:00 p.m.; and Monday, November 5, 1984 - 12:10 p.m. approved as
amended (4 -0 -1).
C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
Contract pay estimates and change orders approved and ordered paid as
recommended (4 -0 -1).
C -3 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - W. VICORY
Claim against the City by William Vicory in the amount of $182.14 for
property damage to tire and rim allegedly striking an unsecured manhole
cover in the roadway located on the east side of Empleo between Bonetti and
Granada Streets was denied as recommended (4 -0 -1).
C -4 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - H. HOADLEY
Claim against the City by Hubert Hoadley in the amount of $250,000 for
personal injuries received suffered as a result of riding his bike on
allegedly dangerous and defective city street at the intersection of Daly
and Patricia Streets was denied as recommended (4 -0 -1).
C -5 RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION - JACK RESIDENCE (File #892)
Resolutions of Appreciation Nos. 5532 to 5568 and 5577 to 5587 (1984
Series), resolutions of appreciation of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo were adopted to various members of city staff and community volunteers
in appreciation for their efforts in restoring the Jack House and Gardens
(4 -0 -1).
C -6 STREET ABANDONMENT - MONARCH STREET (File 4535)
Resolution of Intention No. 5569 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo was adopted setting public hearing on
1 -15 -85 at 7:05 p.m., to abandon a portion of Monarch Street between
Phillips Lane and Southern Pacific Railroad tracks as recommended (4 -0 -1).
C -7 AMTRAK PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (File 44432)
Staff authorized to negotiate a contract with Thompson and Associates to
provide architectural services for the construction of the Amtrak Terminal
Project as recommended (4 -0 -1).
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. ABANDONMENT OF STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY AND SALE OF CITY PROPERTY AT CHORRO
AND WALNUT STREETS (File 41165)
Council held a public hearing to consider abandonment of street right -of -way
and selling city property at the east corner of Chorro and Walnut Streets;
Barry L. Williams, applicant (continued from 8 -3 -82 and 11- 13 -84).
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the Council
agenda report stating the recommended action was for Council to adopt a
resolution abandoning street right -of -way at the east corner of Chorro and
Walnut Streets and approve an agreement with Barry Williams to sell subject
property for $9,300.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Barry Williams, 1110 California Blvd., spoke on behalf of the requested
action.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
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On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, Resolution
No. 5570 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo be adopted abandoning the street right -of -way at the east corner of
Chorro and Walnut Streets as recommended.
Resolution No. 5571 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo be adopted approving agreement with'Barry Williams to
sell subject property for $9,300 as recommended. Resolution adopted
unanimously, Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0 -1). '
2. FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT 929 - UNITS 5 & 6 (File #410 -929)
Council held a public hearing to consider a resolution granting final map
approval for Tract 929, Units 5 and 6, a 59 -lot subdivision located at 4000
Broad Street; Santa Lucia Hills, Inc., subdivider.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the Council agenda
report stating the recommended action was for adoption of the resolution
granting final map approval for Tract 929 as recommended.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Chuck French, applicant, stated he would be available for any questions.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, Resolution
No. 5572 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo be adopted granting final map approval for Tract 929, Units 5 and 6
as recommended. Resolution adopted unanimously, Councilman Griffin absent
(4 -0 -1).
On moiton of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to accept the
offer of dedication with the Mayor being authorized to sign. Motion '
carried unanimously, Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0 -1).
3. NOISE REGULATIONS (File 4738)
Council held a public hearing to consider an ordinance to develop new
alternatives to control unnecessary noise in the city (continued from
9 -18 -84 and 10- 2 -84).
Roger Neuman, Police Chief, briefly reviewed the recommendation by staff to
continue this item to January 15, 1985, in order to give additional time to
meet with Cal Poly representatives and explain the ordinance to interested
Cal Poly students. Although staff was asking for continuance, he stated
that there was a representative from the Travel Lodge who had traveled
three hours for this meeting and possibly the Council would wish to take
his testimony tonight.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open for the purpose of taking
testimony from Mr. Wayne Thompson of the Travel Lodge.
Wayne Thompson, 1825 Monterey Street and representing the Travel Lodge,
explained that he had considerable problems with loud noise generating from
the adjacent property owner, the Monday Club. He did not feel the ordinance
could ever be strong enough if it did not allow for provisions for enforcement
of abrasive and loud noise emanating from public places. He would urge
Council's support of the ordinance but to amend it to allow Police Department
enforcement of this type of nuisance. He had called repeatedly but the
Police Department had stated that they were unable to do anything about it.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to continue
the Noise Regulations Ordinance to January 15, 1985, Council Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously, Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0 -1). Staff
directed to report back on Mr. Thompson's concerns.
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4. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP 1170 /PD 1193 - JOHNSON AVENUE (File #463)
Council held a public hearing to consider Planning Commission recommendations
to adopt a resolution amending the land use element map to change the
designation from low- density residential to office at 2306 Johnson Avenue
and to consider an ordinance to rezone subject property at from R -1 to 0 -PD
to develop a medical office complex on approximately 3.9 acres.
Councilman Dunin requested that this item be continued.
T. Keith Gurnee, representing the applicant, also asked that this item be
continued for full complement of the Council.
Councilwoman Dovey stated that she would be unable to support the request
as she did not feel that there was sufficient reason for a continuance.
Mayor Billig agreed. She could not support the continuance as she saw no
other reason for it except for lack of a full Council. She did not feel
this justified a reason for continuance.
Councilman-Settle felt that request for continuance for one meeting could
be justifiable; however, should this happen a second time, he would not be
supportive of another continuance.
After brief discussion and on motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by
Councilman Settle, to continue this item to the December 18, 1984, Council
Meeting. Motion failed on a 2 -2 -1 vote. Mayor Billig and Councilwoman
Dovey voting no. Motion then passed a 3 -1 -1 vote, Councilwoman Dovey
voting no; Councilman Griffin absent.
So that the Council could move ahead, Mayor Billig stated she would go
along with the motion but not because she agreed with it and she asked that
the record reflect that. She felt it was a bad form of doing business and
an extremely shoddy approach.
Councilwoman Dovey felt this was extremely poor city conduct and unfair to
those who had come down this evening for it.
5. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP 1184 /PD 1184 - ORCUTT HEIGHTS (File #463)
Council held a public hearing to consider Planning Commission recommenda-
tions to adopt a resolution to amend the land use element map to change the
designation from low- density residential to medium -high density residential
at 1250 Orcutt Road; and consider an ordinance to rezone property from R -1
to R -3 -PD to develop a 100 -unit retirements! home on approximately 8 acres at
1250 Orcutt Road; Holiday Management, applicant.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the Council agenda
report stating the recommended action was for adoption of the resolution to
amend the general plan land use element from R -1 to R -3 and to introduce
the ordinance to print in synopsis form which would rezone the property
from R -1 to R -3 -PD.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Clifford Curry, project architect, spoke in support of their request. He
felt that this was a good planned development. It would be primarily for
80+ year old residents.
1 Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
The Council expressed concerns that: 1) the trucks removing dirt in the
area would take the direct route to Orcutt Road and not go through the
residential area; 2) that sufficient landscaping be maintained; and 3) the
wall along Orcutt Road to be landscaped giving a softer effect than just a
concrete -block wall.
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On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, Resolution
No. 5573 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo be adopted amending the general plan land use element for property
at 1250 Orcutt Road from R -1 to R -3 as recommended. Resolution adopted
unanimously, Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0 -1).
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, Ordinance No.
1029 (1984 Series), an ordinance of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo be introduced to print in synopsis form to rezone property at 1250
Orcutt Road from R -1 to R -3 -PD as recommended. Motion carried unanimously,
Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0 -1).
6. HOMELESS TASK FORCE (File 41046)
Council reviewed and considered Homeless Task Force final report including
recommendation for funding.
Steve Henderson, Assistant to the Administrative Officer, reviewed the
Homeless Task Force final report including a recommendation for funding.
Rich Chubon, Director of Housing Authority, briefly spoke in support of the
final report.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Mayor Billig, to accept the
final report, including funding of $10,000 for the city's portion contingent
upon participation by the County and /or other cities to be taken from the
1985 -86 budget. Motion carried unanimously, Councilman Griffin absent
(4 -0 -1).
Upon general consensus, Council requested that they be apprised of the
progress of any specific project prior.to final approval (4 -0 -1).
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION (File #771)
Council considered an agreement with Walter Bros. Construction Co., for
installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of South Higuera and
Margarita Avenue.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the Council agenda
report stating the recommended action was adoption of the resolution which
would approve an agreement with Walter Bros. as recommended by staff.
Mayor Billig asked for public comment.
T. Keith Gurnee, representing the applicant Donny Walters, spoke in support
of the request stating that the Department of Motor Vehicles wished to move
into this location but required the installation of the traffic signal.
They were asking for the city to be willing to pay its portionate share now
rather than forcing Mr. Walters to pay the entire amount at this time. His
share was approximately 30%, which Council had reviewed three years ago.
Don Walters, applicant, briefly spoke on behalf of his request.
Lois Castaneda, Director of the local DMV, submitted a letter stating that
the signalization would be required as a condition for DMV to move into the
building.
Mayor Billig closed the public portion.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, Resolution 1
No. 5574 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo be adopted approving the agreement with Walter Bros. as recommended.
Resolution adopted unanimously, Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0 -1).
8:50 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess. 9:05 p.m. City Council reconvened,
Councilman Griffin absent.
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8. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS'.(File #418).
Council considered a work program for inviting and selecting development
proposals for city -owned land bounded by Monterey, Osos and Higuera Streets.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
stating the recommended action was for Council to adopt the resolution
approving a recruitment process for development of city -owned property as
1 recommended by staff.
Councilman Dunin questioned if the previous property owners that had been
interested in submitting a proposal had been noticed of this meeting.
Pam Voges, City Clerk, stated a letter had been sent to them with no
response.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, Resolution
No. 5575 (1984 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo be adopted approving the recruitment process for development of
city -owned property as recommended by staff. Resolution adopted unanimously,
Councilman Griffin absent (4 -0 -1).
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
C -1 Mayor Billig requested that Council submit names for possible appointment
to the Rent Review Broad Council Subcommittee. Staff was directed to
prepare amendment to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance to amend language
regarding the inability to serve on the Board when members are owners of
rental property. This item to be brought back in a timely manner.
C -2 Mayor Billig submitted an article from the-Mustang Daily expressing
concerns that an EIR be required as part of any proposal for a Cal Poly
Recreational Facility in the area of Longview /Slack /Hathway,Council concurred.
1 C -3 The Austrian Ambassador to the U.S. and other dignitaries will be
visiting San Luis Obispo as part of the Austrian Festival to be held in
March.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. to Monday, December 10, 1984, at
12:10 p.m.
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P mela Voges, C y Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 1 -15 -85
M I N U T E S .
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1984 - 12:10 P.M.
COUNCIL•HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA .
STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Vice -Mayor
Allen R. Settle and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff