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Home My WebLink About06/17/1993City Council Meeting Page 2 Thursday, June 17, 1993 - 9:00 A.M. ' Council Member Ranna stated that she was not present at the May 18th meeting, but had listened to the tapes of the meeting and reviewed the comments; in the face of uncertain financial futures, she fell the intertwined services were appropriate and provided a good opportunity for the future. Council discussed liability exposure, cost impacts, providing services outside the city limits, training issues, fire flow and infrastructure upgrades needed at Cal Poly. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, reviewed provisions in the proposed contract. Moved by Romero/Raooa to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement No. A- 45 -93-CC with the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in the amount of $98,000 for emergency response services to the University (total contract value: $103,000); motion carried (3 -1 -1, Council Member Settle voting no, Mayor Pinard absent). Council directed staff to explore the benefits of annexing Cal Poly (general consent) 2. HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT (File No. 93-19A & B) Council considered plans and specifications for "Highway 101 Landscaping, City of SLO Prado Road Property', estimated to cost $102,700 including contingencies (continued from 6/15/93). Mike McCluskev. Director of Public Works, reviewed the three - phased approach to the project. Council discussed the cost of altering the pond shape, Environmental Impact Report requirements, landscape funding from water /wastewater treatment plant, project costs, timing and density of landscaping in the various phases, the need to enhance the entrance to the City and continuity of the phases. Moved by Range /Romero to approve highway landscaping for Phase I at this time, further consideration of Phases II and 111 as those projects move to completion; authorize soliciting of bids and contract award by CAO if the lowest bid is within the engineer's cost estimates of the project; motion carried (3 -1 -1, Council Member Settle voting no and Mayor Pinard absent). 3. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - 2160 SANTA BARBARA (File No. 168) Council considered the purchase of a 2.4 acre parcel on the comer of Santa Barbara and Roundhouse to construct a new Headquarters Fire Station (continued from 6/15/93). Bob Neumann, Fire Chief highlighted issues pertaining to the property acquisition, stating that the property was the best site for the Fire Station because of the quick response times, support of future expansion areas, downtown access, and operational cost savings. Ken Hamoian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed the fiscal impacts of the proposal, and estimated the net cost of the property purchase to be $569,500, or $11,400 amortized over 50 years (useful life of the building). Council discussed response times to downtown and future annexation areas, Recreation Department space needs that would not be met in the new proposal, use of Certificate of Participation (COP) funding and replacement of those funds (which must be used prior to the end of 1993), overpass construction, elimination of Fire Station #3, and funding alternatives. City Council Meeting Page 3 Thursday, June 17, 1993 - 9:00 A.M. Keith Gumee. San Luis Obispo, spoke in favor of the proposal and COP funding. Council discussed zoning issues at the Emerson School site and financial concerns. Moved by Settle /Romero to approve the purchase and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for the acquisition of the 2.4 acre parcel on the comer of Santa Barbara and Emily Streets (Southern California Gas Company site) for $1,450,000, plus transition costs; staff to eliminate the Recreation Administration portion of the building from the project; Community Development Department to initiate a General Plan amendment, rezoning subdivision or other processes as appropriate to make the Emerson School site ready for sale and development in a manner compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and which would maximize return of the Citys invested funds; with R-3 zoning for possible sale; including the use of Certificate of Participation (COP) funds; motion was lost (2 -2 -1, Council Members Roalman and Rappe voting no, Mayor Pinard absent). After discussion, Moved by Settle /Romero to approve the purchase and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for the acquisition of the 2.4 acre parcel on the comer of Santa Barbara and Emily Streets (Southern California Gas Company site) for $1,450,000, plus transition costs; staff to eliminate the Recreation Administration portion of the building from the project; Community Development Department to initiate a General Plan amendment, rezoning subdivision or other processes as appropriate to make the Emerson School site ready for sale and development in a manner compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and which would maximize return of the City's invested funds, understanding that the portion of the property to be sold be designated R -3; an area at least equal to grassy area to remain as open space with no density transfer considerations; authorize the use of Certificate of Participation (COP) funding only as a back -up; Council strongly commit to replacement of any COP funds; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard absent). Moved by Settle /Romero to direct Community Development Director to develop an appropriate sales package to contain certainty; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard absent). Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, asked for flexibility to execute the agreement because of occupancy issues related to the Public Utilities Commission and the Gas Company; (general consent). 4. PROCESS FOR PREUMINARY REVIEW (File No. 462) Council considered the process for preliminary review by Council for property owner requests to modify the Draft Land Use Element (continued from 6/15/93). John Mandeville, Long Range Planning Manager, reviewed alternatives and timing implications to consider modifications to the draft Land Use Element. Council discussed concerns relating to Planning Commission's participation in the process. Keith Gurnee. San Luis Obispo, stated that he and Victor Montgomery both endorsed alternative #2. Moved by Settle /Romero to approve Alternative #2 (Hold separate preliminary Council hearings specifically to consider including proposed land use or urban reserve line changes into the Draft LUE); hearings to include joint meetings with the Planning Commission; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard absent). Council directed staff to examine the relationship between the City and Cal Poly University in the process (general consent). City Council Meeting Page 4 Thursday, June 17, 1993 - 9:00 A.M. COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Council Member Settle restated his support for the Vasconcellos budget proposal. COMM.2. Council Member Rapp requested a Council subcommittee to participate in negotiations with the Airport Area Property Owners and suggested Vice Mayor Roalman and Council Member Romero; It was suggested the issue be deferred until full Council is present. COMM.3. Vice Mayor Roalman requested a study session to analyze annexations on a cost /benefit basis. 11:59 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Vice -Mayor Roalman adjourned the meeting to June 18, 1993 at 1:30 P.M. for a Special Meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 8/3/93 e R. Gladwell, ty Clerk DRG:cm MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1993 - 1:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice - Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - MARIGOLD PROJECT (File No. 463) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning map from C-S-S, C-N-