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MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1994 - 11:00 AM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman,
Vice -Mayor Alien K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney
Council held a closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding Madonna Construction vs. City
of San Luis Obispo.
After much discussion, no action was taken.
11:45 AM there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/15/94
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1994 - 7:00 PM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present:
Absent:
City Staff
Present:
Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman,
Vice -Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard
None
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Diane Giadwell, City
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Clerk; Jest Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer, Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill
Statler, Finance Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Jim
Gardiner, Police Chief
PUBUC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.1. Tenn Terril. 1037 Stephanie Drive, proposed using Camp San Luis Obispo to house the
homeless.
Mayor Pinard presented a Certificate of Appreciation and letter from the City of Simi Valley to City of
San Luis Obispo employees Tom Baasch and Bob Bishop commending them for their assistance in
the recent earthquake.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Settle /Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer with the exception of C-3 and C-6 as noted; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered the minutes of January 18, 1994 at 7:00 PM.
Moved by Settle /Romero to waive oral reading and approve the minutes; motion carried (5-0). '
C-2 INVITATION FOR BIDS - OFFICE SUPPUES (File No. 94-01)
Council considered an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for office supplies.
Moved by Settle /Romero to approve bid solicitation and authorize the CAO to award contract to
lowest responsible bidder, motion carried (5-0).
C-3 PROJECT STUDY REPORT - PRADO ROAD PROJECT STUDY (File No. 94 -08A)
Council considered a Request for Proposals for a Project Study Report on the Prado Road
interchange, estimated to cost $75,000 (available from SLOCOG grant funds).
Council discussed project funding and interchange configuration.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, suggested wording for the efficient design of the interchange.
Moved by Raooa /Romero to approve RFP as amended to change wording as discussed by Council
and CAO John Dunn (designing an efficient interchange that uses the least amount of land and
preserves maximum open space); motion carried (4-1, Vice -Mayor Settle voting no).
C-4 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - CROSSING GUARD SERVICES (File No. 1151)
Council considered a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District
(SLCUSD) to ensure crossing guard services for school age children.
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Moved by Settle /Romero to approve Agreement No. A- 02 -94-CC with SLCUSD and authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement; motion carried (5-0).
C-5 BIKE LANE WIDENING PROJECT (File No. 93-53)
Council considered plans and specifications for °Bike Lane Widening Project - Madonna Road°, Spec.
No. 93-53 estimated to cost $23,500 including contingencies.
Moved by Settle/Romero to approve solicitation of bids and authorize CAO to award the contract if
lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate; motion carried (5-0).
C-6 LAND USE & CIRCULATION. ELEMENT REVIEW SCHEDULE (File No. 462)
Council considered the schedule for Council review of the Lane Use and Circulation Element Update.
Council Member Romero stated he would be out of town on March 22nd.
Moved by Roalman /Settle to schedule Council meetings for March 28, March 29, and April 26; motion
carried (5-0). -
C-7 BIA FACADE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (File No. 471)
Council considered the Business Improvement Associations Facade Enhancement Program
Guidelines.
' Moved by Settie/Romero to receive and file and BIA Facade Enhancement Program and Guidelines;
motion carried (5-0).
C-8 CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS ORDINANCE (File No. 323)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the City's Election Regulations
ordinance (continued from 2/1/94).
Moved by Settle /Romero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1254; motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C.L.R.1. Council Member Romero updated Council on Railroad celebration plans scheduled
for May 5-7, 1994.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPEAL - TEMPLE NER SHALOM (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider appeals by Susan Akers Graves, Laura Brewer and Jeff
Brewer of a Planning Commission action to approve a conditional use permit to allow a religious
facility in the R -1 zone on a lot located near Johnson Avenue and Bishop Street (2211 Johnson
Avenue); Temple Ner Shalom, applicant.
1 Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the proposed site and project.
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Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Jeff Brewer. Appellant, 2253 Johnson Ave., stated that the proposed use was not appropriate for this
property because of the lack of on -site parking, pedestrian concerns, traffic impacts and increase
noise levels.
Susan Akers - Graves, Appellant, 1365 Bishop, stated the proposed use was too intensive for the lot,
and expressed concerns about the shared driveway easement and traffic issues.
Terry Stambler- Wolfe. P.O. Box 3898, Palos Verdes, Attorney representing Susan Akers - Graves, stated
that the proposed project was not compatible with the neighborhood, asked that all on -site parking
be eliminated, that Susan Akers- Graves be released from the shared driveway access easement, and
that the hours of operation, occupancy, rear setback and building height be limited.
Laura Brewer. Appellant, 2253 Johnson, said the proposed project was not compatible with the family
neighborhood, and the use was too intensive, and that it would reduce property values.
Robert Bruington, 2281 Johnson, spoke against the project because of issues relating to parking,
traffic, noise, lot size, lack of buffer zones and parking.
Peter Guy. 1336 Cecelia Court, stated that other churches had to build parking lots on -site when they
expanded, and suggested the Temple purchase the synagogue on Augusta.
Lester Cawelti. 1307 Bishop SL, spoke against the proposed project
John Scholz. 1630 El Caserio Court, read a letter from Betsey Lyon in support of the proposed project,
then stated he also supported it
Howard Scholz. 1630 El Caserio Court, stated there were many churches on Johnson Avenue and
supported the proposed project.
Iris Alexandra. 1365 Bishop, spoke against the proposal.
Kathleen O'Neill. 293 Via La Paz, stated that the use would be light and supported the proposed
project
Roger Jump, 3000 Augusta SL, stated that he had never experienced any problems with the
synagogue in his neighborhood and supported the proposal.
Sandy Baer. 957 Lobelia Ln, supported the project.
Mary Ann Vasconcellos. 2565 Dans Canyon Road, stated churches were typically located in residential
areas and supported the proposal.
Christine Peralta, 1334 Diablo Dr., spoke in support of the project.
Marshall Ochviski. P.O. Box 14327 SLO, showed several slides of existing churches with similar
features to the proposed project, stated they would be amenable to vacating the parking lot on -site,
and stated that traffic and noise would not impact the neighborhood.
Joel Diringer. 2475 Johnson Ave., supported the project.
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Richard Carsel, 3375 Sequoia St., stated the congregation currently had eight families and spoke in
favor of the project.
8:50 PM Mavor Pinard declared a recess.
9:10 PM Council reconvened, all Council Members present.
Jules Rogoff. 330 Los Cerros Dr., stated that religious facilities were slated for residential
neighborhoods and spoke in support.
David Blakely, P.O. Box 090 Santa Margarita, stated that traffic and noise would not impact the
neighborhood, supported the shared parking arrangements, and the project.
Kurt Kuooer, 967 Osos, spoke in favor of the shared parking agreement.
Robert Long. 263 Chorro #20, Assistant Manager of the San Luis Medical Clinic, spoke in favor of the
shared parking agreement.
Charles Fishman. 1551 Bishop St. #410, stated the Bishop Medical Plaza Association would be
amenable to a right of extension clause after five years.
Bill Davies. San Luis Obispo, supported the project.
Reverend Kenneth Lockwood. 1270 16th St, Los Osos, urged approval without restrictions.
Jim Nisbet. 941 Chono, spoke in favor.
Todd McMullen, 610 A- Couper, read a letter from Pastor Deane Keller of Grace Church in support of
the project
Pastor Ron Rasmussen. 743 Clearview Lane, spoke in favor.
Bruce Houseman, 1320 Kentwood, spoke in favor of the proposal.
Rabbi Harry Manhoff, 2932 Augusta St., stated the Congregation Beth David enjoyed excellent
relationships with their neighbors and spoke in support.
Reverend Dawn King. 123 Naomi Ave., Shell Beach, stated the use was not incompatible with the
neighborhood.
David Cottrell, 1443 Boxwood Court, spoke in support.
Naomi Blakely. P.O. Box 909 Santa Margarita, stated the use was compatible with the neighborhood.
Sylvia Drucker. 1317 Cavalier Ln., spoke in favor of the proposal.
Sid Salinger. 3220 Calls Malua, urged approval of the project
Baruch Margalit. 3340 Johnson Ave., stated that two - thirds of all churches were in residential
neighborhoods and supported the proposal.
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John Beisher. 2606 El Cerrito, stated that other sites were beyond the means of the synagogue and
spoke in favor of approving the project.
John Carsel. 3285 Shearer Ave., Cayucos, spoke in support of the proposed project and read a letter
from Lynn Cooper supporting the proposal.
Susan Akers - Graves. Appellant, spoke in opposition of the project due to various land use
compatibility issues.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed allowed uses, proposed parking arrangements, pedestrian safety, land uses, traffic
impacts, parcel and building sae, traffic, building mass and scale.
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, suggested that the resolution be modified to include clauses stating
that because there will be no on -site parking, a condition prohibiting access via the common access
driveway easement, mitigation will not be required; that the Council approves the mitigated negative
declaration of environmental impact; that the Architectural Review Commission shall review the
project for neighborhood compatibility issues, including density, massing, scale, and noise impacts;
that 28 parking spaces will be available at all times at 1551 Bishop Street; that there shall be no on-
site parking other than four handicapped spaces; and that the Council confirms that the access to the
driveway shall not be used for access to the Temple.
Moved by Settle /Roalman to deny the appeal and adopt Resolution No. 8270 as amended with City
Attorney recommendations and a parking agreement of not less than five years with an option to
extend; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Rappa voting no).
Moved by Raooa /Pinard to direct staff to conference with easement holders and bring back
appropriate amendments; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Settie/Roaiman to direct staff to work out issue of loading zones and red curbing to the
satisfaction of the Community Development and Public Works Department Directors; motion carried
(5-0).
11:05 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
11:15 PM Council reconvened, all Council Members present.
2. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - ROSEMONT (File No. 462)
A public hearing was scheduled to consider a request for development plan approval within a
Conservation /Open Space zone, to enable three lots and three houses at the northwest end of
Highland Drive, and a caretaker's dwelling near Highway 1, with an open space dedication (PD 7 -94);
Felton Ferrini, applicant.
Council discussed the applicant's request to withdraw the application.
Moved by Pinard /Roalman to accept withdrawal and approve application fee refund request; motion
carried (5-0). 1
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3. APPEAL - 400 BRIZZOLARA (File No. 407)
A public hearing was scheduled to consider an appeal by Phil Ashley of an Architectural Review
Commission action to approve a residential project at 400 Briaolara, between Stenner Creek and
Highway 101, adjacent to the Promontory; Leo Evans, applicant.
Moved by Settle/Romero to continue this item to Tuesday, March 1, 1994 at 7:00 PM; motion carried
(5-0)•
COMM.1. Council had no objections to the Mayors letter to Southern Pacific regarding the
removal of the historic Roundhouse.
COMM.2. Moved by Romero /Settle to schedule a presentation on the next available agenda
regarding bus shelters (consensus).
COMM.3. Ken Ham plan Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed LAFCo study session
regarding the Airport Area Annexation.
COMM.4. Council Member Romero reviewed Zone 9's request that the City spend more money
on flood protection.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT (File No. 462)
Council considered the State Department of Housing and Community Developments (HCD) comments
on the November 1993 Draft Housing Element.
Moved by RapR@ /Roalman to continue this item to Tuesday, February 22, 1994 at 6:00 PM; motion
carried (5-0).
5. SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT (File No. 525)
Council considered approving the Solid Waste Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and appointing a
delegate to the Integrated Waste Management Authority Board.
John' Moss. Utilities Director, and Cindy Butterfield, Solid Waste Coordinator, reviewed the "lean" JPA
and recommendation.
Moved by RoalmaniHomero to approve Agreement No. A- 03- 94-CC: motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Roalman/Settle to appoint Council Member Rappa as delegate to Integrated Waste
Management Authority Board; motion carried (5-0).
Council directed staff to clarify COG's staff evaluation process and offer ours as a model if
appropriate, then notify Council (general consent).
Council directed the JPA to come back to Council if changes prove substantial (general consent).
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12:05 AM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting to Wednesday, February 16, 1994 at 11:00 AM in the Personnel Conference Room for
Closed Session.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL- 4/5/94
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MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 1994 - 11:00 AM
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL'
Council Members
Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman,
Vice -Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Mike McCluskey, Director of Public Works, Ann Slate,
Personnel Director
Council held a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning the status
of Real Property Negotiations concerning the railroad bike path Phase I project property acquisition;
the Munch property (3320 Bullock Ln); the Matthews property (314 -350 Higuera St.); and discussed
employee negotiations.
No action was taken.
i 1:55 AM there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting.
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