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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 - 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Jan Howell Marx (arrived 5:12 p.m.), Christine
Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor John Ewan, and Mayor Allen
K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Wendy George, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development
Director; Tom Baasch, Chief Building Official; Ron Whisenand,
Development Review Manager; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann
Slate, Human Resources Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob
Neumann, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey,
Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patricia Wilmore, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, presented the new San Luis
Obispo Visitors' Guide to Council. She noted that the Visitors' Guide was produced entirely
in San Luis Obispo at no taxpayer expense.
Richard Schmidt expressed concerns about the length of time it will take to repair the Foothill
Boulevard Bridge and noted that it is impacting traffic on Chorro and Broad Streets. He
encouraged Council to install a stop sign at the corner of Murray and Broad Streets in the
interim to help slow traffic. Council referred the matter to staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to approve the consent agenda as recommended
by the City Administrative Officer, motion carried 5:0.
C1. MINUTES OF MONDAY. FEBRUARY 26.2001 AND TUESDAY, MARCH 6.2001.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to waive oral reading and approve as presented;
motion carried 5:0.
C2. 2001 STREET SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90138A.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to approve plans and specifications for 2001
1 Street Slurry Seal Project, Specification No. 90138A. 2) Authorize staff to advertise
for bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the
lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $177,400. 4) Authorize
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transferring $55,600 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing project budget
to the Street Resealing project budget; motion carried 5:0. 1
C3. JOHNSON AVENUE REHABILITATION, SPECIFICATION NO. 90136.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to approve plans and specifications for
"Johnson Avenue Rehabilitation." 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3)
Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest
responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate amount of $700,000; motion
carried 5:0.
C4. SPRING 2001 UTILITY TRENCH REPAIR.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to approve specifications for "Utility Trench
Repair — Spring 2001, Specification No. 99801" 2) Authorize staff to advertise for
bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the
lowest responsible bidder within the engineer's estimate of $58,000. 4) Approve
transferring $66,770 into the Utility Trench Repair project account; motion carried
5:0.
C5. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1384 AMENDING THE WATER ALLOCATION
REGULATIONS.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1384;
motion carried 5:0.
C6. FOOTHILL BLVD CULVERTS AT STENNER CREEK, SPECIFICATION NO. 90197.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to: 1) Direct staff to request the State to hold a
load limit hearing, 2) Direct staff to continue monitoring effort, 3) Direct staff to
temporarily close Foothill Blvd. if a large storm event is forecast, 4) Direct staff to
close Foothill Blvd. if monitoring indicates rapid settlement and/or instability, 5)
Appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund and $200,000 in grant funding for design
and environmental services, 6) Authorize staff to proceed with advertising of a
proposal for consultant services for environmental and design work, 7) Authorize
the City Administrative Officer to award the design and environmental services
contract if the proposal cost is within the fee estimate of $250,000; motion carried
5:0.
APPOINTMENTS
Al. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to appoint Tom Swem, Lynn James, Dave
Kastner, Landy Fike, Bill Walter and Bob Seeley to the San Luis Obispo Downtown
Association Board.of Directors; motion carried 5:0.
A2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Council Member Mulholland voiced objection to the appointment of Zeljka Howard.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to appoint Zeljka Howard to a four -year term
beginning on April 1, 2001, expiring on March 31, 2005. 2) Reappoint Chuck
Stevenson to a four -year tern beginning. on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31,
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2005; motion carried 3:2 (Mulholland and Marx opposed to the appointment of Zeljka
Howard).
A3. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Appoint Keith Miller to a four -year term
beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint Jean
Anderson (Seay) to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on
March 31, 2005. 3) Appoint Mark Grayson to a two -year term to begin on April 1,
2001 and expiring on March 31, 2003; motion carried 5:0.
A4. BOARD OF APPEALS.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Randy Rea and Bob Vessely
to four -year terms to begin immediately and expire on March 31, 2005. 2) Reappoint
John Kellerman and Bryan Gingg to three -year terms to begin immediately and
expire on March 31, 2004. 3) Reappoint Randy Dettmer and appoint Greg King to
two -year terms to begin immediately and expire on March 31, 2003; motion carried
5:0.
A5. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Paula Carr to a four -year
term beginning on April 1, 2001 and ending on March 31, 2005. 2) Reappoint Steven
McMasters to a three -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and ending on March 31,
2004; motion carried 5:0.
A6. HOUSING AUTHORITY.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Jamie Daniel, tenant
representative, to a two -year term to begin on April 1, 2001 and expire on March 31,
2003. 2) Reappoint Alice Martin, tenant representative, to a two -year term to begin
on April 1, 2001 and expire on March 31, 2003. 3) Reappoint Steven Nelson to a
four -year term to begin on April 1, 2001 and expire on March 31, 2005. 4) Reappoint
Janet Kourakis to a four -year term to begin on April 1, 2001 and expire on March 31,
2005; motion carried 5:0.
A7. JOINT RECREATIONAL USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Steve Sales to a two -year
term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2003. 2) Reappoint Rick
May to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005;
motion carried 5:0.
A8. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint James Neville to a three -year
term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint William
Pyper to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005;
motion carried 5:0.
A9. PERSONNEL BOARD.
' ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Michael Harkness to a four -
year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint
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Dodie Williams to a two -year term beginning immediately and expiring on March 31,
2003; motion carried 5:0.
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A10. PLANNING COMMISSION.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Stephen Peterson to a four -
year term beginning April 1, 2001 and ending on March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint James
Caruso to a four -year term beginning April 1, 2001 and ending March 31, 2005. 3)
Appoint Michael Boswell to a one -year term to begin immediately and end on March
31, 2002; motion carried 5:0.
A11. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint George Newland to a four -
year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint
Deborah Nicklas to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring March
31, 2005. 3) Appoint Greg Dillman to a one -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and
expiring March 31, 2002; motion carried 5:0.
Al2. TREE COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Appoint Linda Hauss to complete Jane
Worthy's unexpired term to begin immediately and end on March 31, 2002. 2)
Appoint Laura Rice to a four -year term to begin April 1, 2001 and expire on March
31, 2005; motion carried 5:0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
1.
Jeff Hook provided the staff report.
Public Comments:
Floyd Butterfield, Chair of Board of Directors of Food Bank Coalition of SLO County, spoke
in support of the funding request and responded to questions from the Council.
Mike Pastoreli. Founding Board Member of Food Bank Coalition of SLO County, also spoke
in support of the Food Bank's grant request.
Deborah Holley. Downtown Association Administrator /Friends of the Prado Day Center,
spoke in favor of staff recommendations.
Bob Vesley, Friends of Las Casas de Adobe, encouraged the Council to accept the
recommendation of staff for funds for the Rodriquez Adobe.
George Movlan. Executive Director of the SLO Housing Authority, spoke in support of
requests for funding for the Womens' Shelter and Judson Terrace. He argued against
funding for Peoples Self Help Housing and proposed that the $25,000 recommended for
PSHH be awarded to the Women's Shelter.
—end of public testimony —
Council comments followed. Council Member Marx voiced objection to the use of block
grant money for adobe and museum restoration. She said that while she is a fan of both,
they don't address housing and homelessness and she would rather see those projects
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to adopt Resolution No. 9164 approving the
2001 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program activities and funding
in the amount of $946,205, as revised by not approving $25,000 for Peoples's Self
Help Housing for an affordable housing site study and adding $25,000 to the grant
award for the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County; motion passed 3:2
(Mulholland and Marx opposed).
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Settle to amend the previous years' CDBG programs;
endorse the Urban County's Draft One -Year Action Plan, including HOME and
Special Urban Projects funding; and referring back to staff the process to see how
the Council can be involved sooner and to include getting input from the Human
Relations Commission; motion passed 5:0.
Mayor Settle called a recess at 6:20 p.m. At 7:07 p.m. the meeting resumed.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to continue the appeal of the Marsh Street
Garage to the meeting of April 3, 2001; motion passed 4:1 (Schwartz opposed).
PRESENTATIONS
DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS.
Downtown Association Administrator Deborah Holley and Downtown Association
Beautification Awards Chairman Marshall Ochylski gave an overview of the Downtown
Association Beautification Awards. Chairman Ochviski also presented the Chairman's Award
to the City of San Luis Obispo for the retrofit of the County Historical Museum as well as the
Signage Award of Excellence to Moondoggies Beach Club and Awards of Merit to Mission
Grill and Wells Fargo Bank.
Mayor Settle presented the Mayor's Award to Mission Office Plus.
Council Member Ewan presented the Interior Remodel Excellence Award to Moondoggies
Beach Club as well as Awards of Merit to Avanti and LiLi Clever Clothing and Jewelry.
Council Member Schwartz presented the Exterior Remodel Excellence Award to Aaron
Brothers; and Awards of Merit to Moondoggies Beach Club and Thai Palace Restaurant.
Council Member Mulholland presented the Merchandising Awards to California Blond,
Raingrass and Muzio's Grocery and Deli. She also presented the Awards of Maintenance to
Anderson Barbershop, Karlen Design and Mother's Tavern.
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funded out of General Fund money. Council Member Mulholland agreed and proposed that
the recommended amounts be moved to the Food Bank Coalition, the Women's Shelter
and/or the Housing Authority. Council Member Schwartz voiced support for grant funding
for preservation of the adobes.
Council Member Marx suggested that a Council subcommittee be formed to consider the
grant applications earlier on in the process and to make recommendations to the full
Council. Vice Mayor Ewan recommended that the Council seek input from the Human
Relations Commission on the grant awards. She also noted that Council Member Marx
doesn't want to change the goals /priorities. Council Member Schwartz asked that Council
just ask that staff bring the matter to the Council sooner in the process and confirm
priorities at that time. Council Member Ewan asked if it can go to a Commission hearing
before it comes to Council.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to adopt Resolution No. 9164 approving the
2001 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program activities and funding
in the amount of $946,205, as revised by not approving $25,000 for Peoples's Self
Help Housing for an affordable housing site study and adding $25,000 to the grant
award for the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County; motion passed 3:2
(Mulholland and Marx opposed).
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Settle to amend the previous years' CDBG programs;
endorse the Urban County's Draft One -Year Action Plan, including HOME and
Special Urban Projects funding; and referring back to staff the process to see how
the Council can be involved sooner and to include getting input from the Human
Relations Commission; motion passed 5:0.
Mayor Settle called a recess at 6:20 p.m. At 7:07 p.m. the meeting resumed.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to continue the appeal of the Marsh Street
Garage to the meeting of April 3, 2001; motion passed 4:1 (Schwartz opposed).
PRESENTATIONS
DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS.
Downtown Association Administrator Deborah Holley and Downtown Association
Beautification Awards Chairman Marshall Ochylski gave an overview of the Downtown
Association Beautification Awards. Chairman Ochviski also presented the Chairman's Award
to the City of San Luis Obispo for the retrofit of the County Historical Museum as well as the
Signage Award of Excellence to Moondoggies Beach Club and Awards of Merit to Mission
Grill and Wells Fargo Bank.
Mayor Settle presented the Mayor's Award to Mission Office Plus.
Council Member Ewan presented the Interior Remodel Excellence Award to Moondoggies
Beach Club as well as Awards of Merit to Avanti and LiLi Clever Clothing and Jewelry.
Council Member Schwartz presented the Exterior Remodel Excellence Award to Aaron
Brothers; and Awards of Merit to Moondoggies Beach Club and Thai Palace Restaurant.
Council Member Mulholland presented the Merchandising Awards to California Blond,
Raingrass and Muzio's Grocery and Deli. She also presented the Awards of Maintenance to
Anderson Barbershop, Karlen Design and Mother's Tavern.
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Council Member Marx presented the Interior Remodel Excellence Award to Mission Grill as
well as Awards of Merit to Le Fandango Bistro and Gigi's Mediterranean Cafe. '
Council took item Number 3 ahead of item Number 2.
2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MID - HIGUERA STREET ENHANCEMENT PLAN.
Associate Planner Hook provided the staff report. City Attorney Jorgensen mentioned that
the City had received a communication from Marty Tangeman, attorney representing Alex
Madonna (letter on file in the Office of the City Clerk). He recommended that real property
owned by Mr. Madonna at the terminus of Bianchi Lane, and the McNamara Realty property,
between San Luis Creek and Highway 101 be retained in their current zoning and General
Plan designation until such time as they are acquired or otherwise developed.
Public Comments:
Speaking in opposition to adoption of the Plan:
Roy Parsons, President, Hayward Lumber (236 Higuera Street)
Dennis Law, registered municipal advocate and attorney representing property owners of
Hayward Lumber and The Tire Store
Gerard L. Parsons, Secretary of the Mid - Higuera Property Owners Association
Mary Beth Schroeder, 2885 Wilding Lane
Jim Morabito, 214 Higuera Street (Paul's Dry Cleaning)
Sabrina Ross, 175 Brooke Street
Fred Ratliff, Ratliff Welding (245 Higuera Street)
Dave Hite. The Tire Store (252 Higuera)
Buzz Neilsen, Manager of Hayward Lumber
David Nord. 200 & 208 Higuera Street
Michael Taylor, Martin's Towing (207 Higuera)
Raymond Hanson, 3960 S. Higuera
Dave Romero. 2057 Skylark
Tony Orz, Owner of Glacier Ice Co (526 South Street)
Richard Ferris, 365 Branch Street (property owner 303, 295 and 283 Higuera Street)
--end of public testimony—
Staff responded to questions and comments. City Attorney Jorgensen advised the Council
to consider modifying Page 35 of the Plan (Public Policy, Item #6) as it relates to the
common parking and access way. He proposed that the language be modified to make it
permissive rather than mandatory, for example: "New development between South. Street
and Bianchi Lane, west of Higuera Street, shall Include a private eommen-driveway or
E ntereenneeting parking le should consider providing an interior access.driveway..."
Mayor Settle called a recess at 9:12 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:20 p.m.
Council Discussion ensued. The Council agreed to accept the revisions proposed by the
City Attorney, as follows: 1) The enhancement plan should be modified, where appropriate,
to reflect that while the long -term goal is to return the Madonna and the McNamara Realty
properties between San Luis Creek and Highway 101 to an open space condition, they will
be retained in their current zoning and General Plan designation until acquired or otherwise
developed; and 2) Revise Item 6 on Page 35 of the Draft Plan as it relates to the
implementation of a common parking and access way, and any other references in the Plan
to make it permissive.
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MOTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to adopt Resolution No. 9165 which: 1)
Approves the mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact; 2) Approves
the Council Hearing Draft Mid- Higuera Street Enhancement Plan, as revised; 3)
Amends the General Plan and initiates rezoning of the Mid - Higuera District as
recommended in the Plan; motion passed 3:2 (Mulholland and Settle opposed).
3. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT MAP WITH MINOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS FOR PEOPERTY LOCATED AT 2201 LAWTON (LLA 01 -01) SCOTT
LATHROP APPLICANT AND CHURCH OF CHRIST INC.. PROPERTY OWNER.
Development Review Manager Whisenand provided the staff report.
Public Comments:
Applicant's representative Erik Justesen, RRM Design, spoke in support of the staff
recommendation.
Dan London, neighboring property owner, pointed out that the residences in the
neighborhood are single story and inquired about what height standards would be
imposed. Staff advised that the matter has not yet gone to the Architectural Review
Commission.
Betty Kulp, 2362 Meadow Street, asked what, if any, impacts there will be on the existing
church parking lot and on the yard size of the adjacent pastor's home. Staff replied that
there will be no impacts to the parking lot and no parking loss. The project will comply with
all yard and setback standards.
ACTION: Schwartz/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9166 approving the lot line
adjustment map including minor exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations, based
on required findings and subject to conditions. Motion passed 5:0.
4. APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING
MARSH STREET PARKING GARAGE EXPANSION.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to continue the appeal of the Marsh Street
Garage to the meeting of April 3, 2001. Motion carried 4:1 (Schwartz opposed).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Mulholland reported on the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) meeting
of March 14, 2001.
Council Member Mulholland presented an update of the Student Community Liaison
Committee (SCLC) meeting of March 15, 2001.
Council Member Mulholland updated Council on the ad hoc committee meetings regarding
long -term funding for the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Council Member Marx gave an account of the recent Zone 9 meetings.
Council Member Marx announced that the Economic Opportunity Commission recognition
banquet was held in Paso Robles on March 15th.
Council Member Ewan distributed the latest Integrated Waste Management Association
(IWMA) recycling guide.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Settle reported on the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting of March
15, 2001.
Mayor Settle reported that an advisory petition from Cal Poly students has been received
requesting that certain provisions of the new College Highlands Parking District be
reconsidered. The matter was referred to staff.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Ma r the adjourned the
meeting at 10:25 p.m. to Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at 7 00 p.r�. in a Council hamber, 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo.
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City Clerk
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MOTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to adopt Resolution No. 9165 which: 1)
' Approves the mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact; 2) Approves
the Council Hearing Draft Mid - Higuera Street Enhancement Plan, as revised; 3)
Amends the General Plan and initiates rezoning of the Mid- Higuera District as
recommended in the Plan; motion passed 3:2 (Mulholland and Settle opposed).
3.
LATHROP APPLICANT AND CHURCH OF CHRIST INC.. PROPERTY OWNER.
Development Review Manager Whisenand provided the staff report.
Public Comments:
Applicant's representative Erik Justesen. RRM Design, spoke in support of the staff
recommendation.
Dan London, neighboring property owner, pointed out that the residences in the
neighborhood are single story and inquired about what height standards would be
imposed. Staff advised that the matter has not yet gone to the Architectural Review
Commission.
Betty Kula. 2362 Meadow Street, asked what, if any, impacts there will be on the existing
church parking lot and on the yard size of the adjacent pastor's home. Staff replied that
there will be no impacts to the parking lot and no parking loss. The project will comply with
all yard and setback standards.
1 ACTION: Schwartz/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9166 approving the lot line
adjustment map including minor exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations, based
on required findings and subject to conditions. Motion passed 5:0.
4. APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING
MARSH STREET PARKING GARAGE EXPANSION.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to continue the appeal of the Marsh Street
Garage to the meeting of April 3, 2001. Motion carried 4:1 (Schwartz opposed).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Council Member Mulholland reported on the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) meeting
of March 14, 2001.
Council Member Mulholland presented an update of the Student Community Liaison
Committee (SCLC) meeting of March 15, 2001.
Council Member Mulholland updated Council on the ad hoc committee meetings regarding
long -term funding for the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Council Member Marx gave an account of the recent Zone 9 meetings.
Council Member Marx announced that the Economic Opportunity Commission recognition
banquet was held in Paso Robles on March 15th.
1 Council Member Ewan distributed the latest Integrated Waste Management Association
(NVMA) recycling guide.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Settle reported on the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting of March 1
15, 2001.
Mayor Settle reported that an advisory petition from Cal Poly students has been received
requesting that certain provisions of the new College Highlands Parking District be
reconsidered. The matter was referred to staff.
There being no further business to come before the City
meeting at 10:25 p.m. to Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at 7:00 p:
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funded out of General Fund money. Council Member Mulholland agreed and proposed that
the recommended amounts be moved to the Food Bank Coalition, the Women's Shelter
and/or the Housing Authority. Council Member Schwartz voiced support for grant funding
for preservation of the adobes.
Council Member Marx suggested that a Council subcommittee be formed to consider the
grant applications earlier on in the process and to make recommendations to the full
Council. Vice Mayor Ewan recommended that the Council seek input from the Human
Relations Commission on the grant awards. She also noted that Council Member Marx
doesn't want to change the goals /priorities. Council Member Schwartz asked that Council
just ask that staff bring the matter to the Council sooner in the process and confirm
priorities at that time. Council Member Ewan asked if it can go to a Commission hearing
before it comes to Council.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to adopt Resolution No. 9164 approving the
2001 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program activities and funding
in the amount of $946,205, as revised by not approving $25,000 for Peoples's Self
Help Housing for an affordable housing site study and adding $25,000 to the grant
award for the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County; motion passed 3:2
(Mulholland and Marx opposed).
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Settle to amend the previous years' CDBG programs;
endorse the Urban County's Draft One -Year Action Plan, including HOME and
Special Urban Projects funding; and referring back to staff the process to see how
the Council can be involved sooner and to include getting input from the Human
Relations Commission; motion passed 5:0.
Mayor Settle called a recess at 6:20 p.m. At 7:07 p.m. the meeting resumed.
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Mulholland to continue the appeal of the Marsh Street
Garage to the meeting of April 3,2001; motion passed 4:1 (Schwartz opposed).
DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS.
Downtown Association Administrator Deborah Holigy and Downtown Association
Beautification Awards Chairman Marshall Ochvlski gave an overview of the Downtown
Association Beautification Awards. Chairman Ochvlski also presented the Chairman's Award
to the City of San Luis Obispo for the retrofit of the County Historical Museum as well as the
Signage Award of Excellence to Moondoggies Beach Club and Awards of Merit to Mission
Grill and Wells Fargo Bank.
Mayor Settle presented the Mayor's Award to Mission Office Plus.
Council Member Ewan presented the Interior Remodel Excellence Award to Moondoggies
Beach Club as well as Awards of Merit to Avanti and ULi Clever Clothing and Jewelry.
Council Member Schwartz presented the Exterior Remodel Excellence Award to Aaron
Brothers; and Awards of Merit to Moondoggies Beach Club and Thai Palace Restaurant.
Council Member Mulholland presented the Merchandising Awards to California Blond,
Raingrass and Muzio's Grocery and Deli. She also presented the Awards of Maintenance to
1 Anderson Barbershop, Karlen Design and Mother's Tavern.
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Council Member Marx presented the Interior Remodel Excellence Award to Mission Grill as
well as Awards of Merit to Le Fandango Bistro and Gigi's Mediterranean Cafe.
Council took item Number 3 ahead of item Number 2.
2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MID- HIGUERA STREET ENHANCEMENT PLAN.
Associate Planner Hook provided the staff report. City Attorney Jorgensen mentioned that
the City had received a communication from Marty Tangeman, attorney representing Alex
Madonna (letter on file in the Office of the City Clerk). He recommended that real property
owned by Mr. Madonna at the terminus of Bianchi Lane, and the McNamara Realty property,
between San Luis Creek and Highway 101 be retained in their current zoning and General
Plan designation until such time as they are acquired or otherwise developed.
Public Comments:
Speaking in opposition to adoption of the Plan:
Roy Parsons, President, Hayward Lumber (236 Higuera Street)
Dennis Law, registered municipal advocate and attorney representing property owners of
Hayward Lumber and The Tire Store
Gerard L. Parsons. Secretary of the Mid - Higuera Property Owners Association
Mary Beth Schroeder, 2885 Wilding Lane
Jim Morabito, 214 Higuem Street (Paul's Dry Cleaning)
Sabrina Ross, 175 Brooke Street
Fred Ratliff, Ratliff Welding (245 Higuera Street)
Dave Hite. The Tire Store (252 Higuera)
Buzz Neilsen, Manager of Hayward Lumber
David Nord. 200 & 208 Higuera Street
Michael Taylor, Martin's Towing (207 Higuera)
Raymond Hanson. 3960 S. Higuera
Dave Romero, 2057 Skylark
Tony Orz. Owner of Glacier Ice Co (526 South Street)
Richard Ferris. 365 Branch Street (property owner 303, 295 and 283 Higuera Street)
—end of public testimony—
Staff responded to questions and comments. City Attorney Jorgensen advised the Council
to consider modifying Page 35 of the Plan (Public Policy, Item #6) as it relates to the
common parking and access way. He proposed that the language be modified to make it
permissive rather than mandatory, for example: "New development between South Street
and Bianchi Lane, west of Higuera Street,
M nteFeenneeting parking lo should consider providing an interior access driveway...."
Mayor Settle called a recess at 9:12 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:20 p.m.
Council Discussion ensued. The Council agreed to accept the revisions proposed by the
City Attorney, as follows: 1) The enhancement plan should be modified, where appropriate,
to reflect that while the long -term goal is to return the Madonna and the McNamara Realty
properties between San Luis Creek and Highway 101 to an open space condition, they will
be retained in their current zoning and General Plan designation until acquired or otherwise
developed; and 2) Revise Item 6 on Page 35 of the Draft Plan as it relates to the
implementation of a common parking and access way, and any other references in the Plan
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2005; motion tamed 3:2 (Mulholland and Marx opposed to the appointment of Ze,ka
' Howard).
A3. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Appoint Keith Miller to a four -year tern
beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint Jean
Anderson (Seay) to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on
March 31, 2005. 3) Appoint Mark Grayson to a two -year term to begin on April 1,
2001 and expiring on March 31, 2003; motion carried 5:0.
A4. BOARD OF APPEALS.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Randy Rea and Bob Vessely
to four -year terns to begin immediately and expire on March 31, 2005. 2) Reappoint
John Kellerman and Bryan Gingg to three -year terms to begin immediately and
expire on March 31, 2004. 3) Reappoint Randy Dettmer and appoint Greg King to
two -year terms to begin immediately and expire on March 31, 2003; motion carried
5:0.
A5. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Paula Carr to a four -year
term beginning on April 1, 2001 and ending on March 31, 2005. 2) Reappoint Steven
McMasters to a three -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and ending on March 31,
2004; motion carried 5:0.
' A6. HOUSING AUTHORITY.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Jamie Daniel, tenant
representative, to a two -year term to begin on April 1, 2001 and expire on March 31,
2003. 2) Reappoint Alice Martin, tenant representative, to a two -year term to begin
on April 1, 2001 and expire on March 31, 2003. 3) Reappoint Steven Nelson to a
four -year term to begin on April 1, 2001 and expire on March 31, 2005. 4) Reappoint
Janet Kourakis to a four -year term to begin on April 1, 2001 and expire on March 31,
2005; motion carried 5:0.
AT. JOINT RECREATIONAL USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Steve Sales to a two -year
term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2003. 2) Reappoint Rick
May to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005;
motion carried 5:0.
A8. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint James Neville to a three -year
term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint William
Pyper to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005;
motion carried 5:0.
A9. PERSONNEL BOARD.
' ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Michael Harkness to a four -
year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint
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Dodie Williams to a two -year term beginning immediately and expiring on March 31,
2003; motion carried 5:0.
A10. PLANNING COMMISSION.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint Stephen Peterson to a four -
year term beginning April 1, 2001 and ending on March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint James
Caruso to a four -year term beginning April 1, 2001 and ending March 31, 2005. 3)
Appoint Michael Boswell to a one -year term to begin immediately and end on March
31, 2002; motion carried 5:0.
Al 1. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Reappoint George Newland to a four -
year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring March 31, 2005. 2) Appoint
Deborah Nickles to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring March
31, 2005. 3) Appoint Greg Dillman to a one -year term beginning on April 1, 2001 and
expiring March 31, 2002; motion carried 5:0.
Al2. TREE COMMITTEE.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to: 1) Appoint Linda Hauss to complete Jane
Worthy's unexpired term to begin immediately and end on March 31, 2002. 2)
Appoint Laura Rice to a four -year term to begin April 1, 2001 and expire on March
31, 2005; motion carved 5:0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Jeff Hook provided the staff report.
Public Comments:
Floyd Butterfield. Chair of Board of Directors of Food Bank Coalition of SLO County, spoke
in support of the funding request and responded to questions from the Council.
Mike Pastoreli. Founding Board Member of Food Bank Coalition of SLO County, also spoke
in support of the Food Bank's grant request.
Deborah Holley. Downtown Association Administrator /Friends of the Prado Day Center,
spoke in favor of staff recommendations.
Bob Vesiev. Friends of Las Cases de Adobe, encouraged the Council to accept the
recommendation of staff for funds for the Rodriquez Adobe.
George Moylan, Executive Director of the SLO Housing Authority, spoke in support of
requests for funding for the Womens' Shelter and Judson Terrace. He argued against
funding for Peoples Self Help Housing and proposed that the $25,000 recommended for
PSHH be awarded to the Women's Shelter.
—end of public testimony —
Council comments followed. Council Member Marx voiced objection to the use of block
grant money for adobe and museum restoration. She said that while she Is a fan of both,
they don't address housing and homelessness and she would rather see those projects
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 - 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Jan Howell Marx (arrived 5:12 p.m.), Christine
Mulholland, Ken Schwartz, Vice Mayor John Ewan, and Mayor Allen
K. Settle
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Wendy George, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development
Director; Tom Baasch, Chief Building Official; Ron Whisenand,
Development Review Manager; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Ann
Slate, Human Resources Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob
Neumann, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey,
Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patricia Wilmore, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, presented the new San Luis
Obispo Visitors' Guide to Council. She noted that the Visitors' Guide was produced entirely
in San Luis Obispo at no taxpayer expense.
Richard Schmidt expressed concerns about the length of time it will take to repair the Foothill
Boulevard Bridge and noted that it is impacting traffic on Chorro and Broad Streets. He
encouraged Council to install a stop sign at the comer of Murray and Broad Streets in the
interim to help slow traffic. Council referred the matter to staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to approve the consent agenda as recommended
by the City Administrative Officer, motion carried 5:0.
C1. MINUTES OF MONDAY FEBRUARY 26.2001 AND TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to waive oral reading and approve as presented;
motion carried 5:0.
C2. 2001 STREET SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 90138A.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to approve plans and specifications for 2001
Street Slurry Seal Project, Specification No. 90138A. 2) Authorize staff to advertise
for bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the
lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $177,400. 4) Authorize
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transferring $55,600 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing project budget
to the Street Resealing project budget; motion carried 5:0.
C3. JOHNSON AVENUE REHABILITATION, SPECIFICATION NO. 90136.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to approve plans and specifications for
"Johnson Avenue Rehabilitation." 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3)
Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest
responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate amount of $700,000; motion
carried 5:0.
C4. SPRING 2001 UTILITY TRENCH REPAIR.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Schwartz to approve specifications for "Utility Trench
Repair — Spring 2001, Specification No. 99801." 2) Authorize staff to advertise for
bids. 3) Authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the
lowest responsible bidder within the engineer's estimate of $58,000. 4) Approve
transferring $66,770 into the Utility Trench Repair project account; motion carried
5:0.
C5. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1384 AMENDING THE WATER ALLOCATION
REGULATIONS.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1384;
motion carried 5:0.
C6. FOOTHILL BLVD CULVERTS AT STENNER CREEK, SPECIFICATION NO. 90197.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to: 1) Direct staff to request the State to hold a
load limit hearing, 2) Direct staff to continue monitoring effort, 3) Direct staff to
temporarily close Foothill Blvd. if a large storm event is forecast, 4) Direct staff to
close Foothill Blvd. if monitoring indicates rapid settlement and/or instability, 5)
Appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund and $200,000 in grant funding for design
and environmental services, 6) Authorize staff to proceed with advertising of a
proposal for consultant services for environmental and design work, 7) Authorize
the City Administrative Officer to award the design and environmental services
contract if the proposal cost is within the fee estimate of $250,000; motion carried
5:0.
APPOINTMENTS
Al. DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Mulholland to appoint Tom Swem, Lynn James, Dave
Kastner, Landy Fike, Bill Walter and Bob Seeley to the San Luis Obispo Downtown
Association Board of Directors; motion carried 5:0.
A2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Council Member Mulholland voiced objection to the appointment of Zeljka Howard.
ACTION: Moved by Ewan /Schwartz to appoint Zeljka Howard to a four -year term
beginning on April 1, 2001, expiring on March 31, 2005. 2) Reappoint Chuck
Stevenson to a four -year tern beginning on April 1, 2001 and expiring on March 31,
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