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Home My WebLink About03/18/20031 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2003 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Ken Schwartz, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Christine Mulholland, and Mayor Dave Romero Absent: Council Member John Ewan City Staff: Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Gil Trujillo, Acting City Attorney; Lee Price, City Clerk; Wendy George, Assistant City Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Deborah Linden, Police Chief; Wolfgang Knabe, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Betsy Kiser, Principal Administrative Analyst; and Michael Codron, Associate Planner PUBLIC COMMENT Margarite Bader, League of Women Voters, and Valerie Steenson. Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County, invited the Council, Planning Commission, Housing Element Task Force and the general public to attend "A Celebration of Community Housing" on Saturday, May 31, 2003 (flyers available in the Office of the City Clerk). Sifu Kelvin Harrison. San Luis Obispo, reiterated claims of discrimination and harrasment. Finance Director Statler introduced new employee, Steve Schmidt, Telecommunications Supervisor. Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Leader Kathy DeVane and members of Campfire Girl Troop "Tun Ko Da Ki Ci Ya Pi" for "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day — Camp Fire USA." ' Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Lori Lee Silvaggio recognizing "Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo Days" (March 22 -23, 2003). City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 18, 2003,7:00 p.m. Page 2 Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Bill Baldridge announcing "Grand Jury Awareness Month" (April). 1 The Council, with the assistance of Deborah Holley and Marshall Ochylski, presented the Downtown Association Beautification Awards. APPOINTMENTS Al. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION. Mayor Romero suggested Al be deferred until all members of the Council are present. He indicated that he is uncomfortable with one of the nominations and added that he would prefer to see an architect appointed to the ARC. Vice Mayor Mulholland and Council Member Schwartz provided comments in favor of the recommendation. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz to 1) Reappoint Jim Lopes to a four -year tern beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007. 2) Appoint Robert Vessely to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007; motion carried 3:1 (Romero). A2. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Appoint Glen Matteson to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007. 2) Appoint Phil Reimer to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007; motion carried 4:0. A3. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Reappoint Gregory King to a four -year term beginning April 1, 2003 and expiring March 31, 2007. 2) Appoint Niel Dilworth to a four -year term beginning April 1, 2003 and expiring March 31, 2007; motion carried 4:0. A4. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Appoint Barbara Breska to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and ending on March 31, 2007. 2) Appoint Sandy Baer to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and ending on March 31, 2007. 3) Appoint Frank Scotti to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and ending on March 31, 2007; motion carried 4:0. A5. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO HOUSING AUTHORITY. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Reappoint Jamie Daniel, tenant representative, to a two -year term to begin on April 1, 2003 and expire on March 31, 2005. 2) Reappoint Elizabeth "Biz" Steinberg to a four -year term to begin on April 1, 2003 and expire on March 31, 2007. 3) Appoint Marti Reed to a four -year term to begin on April 1, 2003 and expire on March 31, 2007; motion carried 4:0. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, March 18, 2003, 7:00 p.m. A6. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE JOINT USE OF RECREATIONAL. FACILITIES. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Reappoint Jane Godfrey to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007; motion carried 4:0. A7. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (MTC). ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Appoint James Weir to a four -year tens as a member -at -large on the MTC to begin April 1, 2003 and end on March 31, 2007. 2) Appoint Denise Martinez to a four -year term as the Disabled Representative on the MTC to begin April 1, 2003 and end on March 31, 2007. 3) Reappoint Andrew Rubin to a two-year term as the Student Representative to the MTC to begin on April 1, 2003 and end on March 31, 2005; motion carried 4:0. A8. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Reappoint Gary Clay to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007. 2) Appoint Alan Thomas to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007; motion carried 4:0. A9. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. ' ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Appoint Herschel Apfelberg to a four - year term to begin April 1, 2003 and end March 31, 2007. 2) Appoint Linda Perkins to a four -year term to begin April 1, 2003 and end March 31, 2007; motion carried 4:0. A10. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Reappoint Wilda Rosene to a three -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2006. 2) Reappoint Diane Roberts to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007. 3) Appoint Louise Justice to a four -year term beginning on April 1, 2003 and expiring on March 31, 2007; motion carried 4:0. A11. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE TREE COMMITTEE. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to Reappoint Steve Caminiti to a two -year term to begin April 1, 2003 and expire on March 31, 2005; motion carried 4:0. CONSENT AGENDA Public Comment: Joan Lynch, President of Neighbors of North of Foothill, spoke in opposition to the formation of the parking district on Ferrini (Item C8). She asked Council to take a larger view and keep in mind that there will be spillover to other neighborhohoods. City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 18, 2003,7:00 p.m. Page 4 —end of public comment — Mayor Romero indicated he would be voting in opposition to C8. Vice Mayor Mulholland pulled C7. C1. C2. C3. C4. C5. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer, with the exception of Consent item 7; motion carried 4:0 (Romero's "No" vote registered on C8). ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to waive oral reading and approve as presented; motion carried 4:0. APPOINTMENT OF NEW SLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland, by motion, to appoint Bob Seeley, Jeff Langford, Mark Jorgeson, Steve Potratz, Howard Carroll and Michael White to the SLO Downtown Association Board of Directors; motion carried 4:0. WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2001 -03, SPECIFICATION NO. 90331. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) Approve plans and specifications for "Waterline Replacement Project 2001 -03." 2) Authorize staff to advertise for bids for "Waterline Replacement Project 2001 -03." 3) Authorize City Administrative Officer to award contract if lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's estimate of $244,000.00; motion carried 4:0. STRUCTURAL REHABILITATION OF RODRIGUEZ ADOBE. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to approve the sole source Agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and Robert S. Vessely for preparation of construction documents for structural rehabilitation of the Rodriguez Adobe and authorize the Mayor to sign; motion carried 4:0. MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (MTC) BYLAW CHANGES, ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland, as recommended by the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC), amend the MTC bylaws to: 1) Require the MTC to establish a regular meeting schedule by June of every year, and 2) conduct elections of officers after April 1s` of each year; motion carried 4:0. C6. WATER REUSE PROJECT - REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURES. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No. 9425 (2003 Series) stating the City's intent to reimburse expenditures for the Water Reuse project from Project Funds provided by the State Water Resources Control Board; motion carried 4:0. 1 1 City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, March 18, 2003,7:00 p.m. C7. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH TRANSIT OPERATORS IN THE SAN LUIS OBISPO URBANIZED AREA. Vice Mayor Mulholland suggested that the Mass Transportation Committee review the program of projects at their September meeting. Public Works Director McCluskey reported that the MTC is already involved by way of receiving information provided about the project. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Schwartz by motion, to direct the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments regarding the planning and programming of federally funded transit service; motion carried 4:0. C8. ESTABLISHMENT OF RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to 1) adopt Resolution No. 9426 (2003 Series) establishing a residential parking permit district on the 200 and 300 blocks of Ferrini Road with restricted parking between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., seven days a week. 2) Direct staff to review options for increasing revenue to support citywide parking district enforcement; motion carried 3:1 (Romero). Break called at 8.20 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR SENIORS AT 2005 JOHNSON AVENUE; ARC 147 -02; DAN CARPENTER AND BOB CANEPA, APPELLANTS. Associate Planner Codron presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council. Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Dan Carpenter, appellant (2030 Johnson Ave), urged the Council to reconsider safety issues and require a traffic signal at the intersection of Johnson and Ella. He argued that other potential development in the area will cause traffic impacts and suggested that at a minumum, a two-way turn lane on Johnson and the removal of a few on- street parking stalls will improve traffic safety. He concluded by stating that he supports the project, but is concerned about traffic safety. Bob Canepa. co-appellant (1290 Ella Street), shared concerns about building height and increased traffic impacts. He asserted that there are existing problems in this area already and asked the Council to reconsider the issue of a stop light. George Movlan, Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (applicant), explained that frail elderly will live in the proposed housing and argued that the project should not be expected to solve the existing traffic problems. He reported that the Housing Authority is willing to do its share, but emphasized that it cannot support the full cost of installing a light. In addition, he remarked that the project design meets City guidelines and explained that three stories will fit nicely on the sloping property without impacting the viewshed. In closing, he commented that the site is ideal for an affordable senior housing complex. City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 18, 2003, 7:00 p.m. Page 6 Project Architect Jeff Dillon, 951 Mazatlan, responded to Council questions regarding the orientation of driveways and parking lots. Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Mulholland expressed concern about the design layout, particularly as it relates to parking proposed adjacent to Johnson Avenue. She said she would have preferred to have seen the old house remain on the comer to soften it. George Movlan countered that the project design was reviewed and approved by the neighborhood and Council advisory committees. . Deputy Director Bochum explained what needs to be considered in justifying a signal and reported that although other new development speculated for the area will require additional study, this intersection just does not warrant a signal at this time, especially when compared with other areas in town. Public Works Director McCluskev mentioned that studies show that traffic accidents could increase as a result of the installation of the light. Deputy Director Bochum suggested a modification to CAO Recommendation #3, which would include removing some on- street parking on Johnson and adding a turn lane on Johnson southeasterly of the intersection. A majority of the Council approved of this concept. Individual comments followed, generally in support of the project. Vice Mayor Mulholland shared concerns about traffic impacts and suggested some calming is necessary. She added that Sierra Way cannot take additional traffic impacts because it is too narrow. Council Member Schwartz summarized conclusions of a study done by a Cal Poly graduate student (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and agrees that there are other traffic calming methods besides a light that are viable. He added that he does not believe the appeal on the viewshed issue has any merit. Mayor Romero agreed. He commented that he would like to see a signal sooner rather than later, and argued that requiring the applicant to provide underground improvements at the southerly comer is not enough. He added that the Housing Authority, as well as future developers of property on the other side of Johnson, should pay a significant share of cost to Install a signal. George Movlan, on behalf of the Housing Authority, offered to contribute $50,000 towards the installation costs for a traffic signal. Discussion ensued. Mayor Romero proposed that the median proposed for Ella Street be extended to prevent excessive U- turns. Deputy Director Bochum recommended that the median be installed as planned, monitored for a period of time, and then if necessary extended. He added that it is important to not block driveways. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Schwartz to: 1) adopt Resolution No. 9427 (2003 Series) denying the appeal and upholding the action of the Architectural Review Commission. 2) Direct the applicant to install necessary underground facilities on the southeast comer of Ella/Johnson for a future traffic signal installation. 3) Direct staff to implement miscellaneous traffic improvements along Ella Street and surrounding area, including the installation of a left turn lane southeasterly on Johnson. 4) Direct staff to continue to monitor the intersection as part of the Annual Traffic Safety Report process and make recommendations for traffic control improvements when warranted. 5) Accept a $50,000 contribution from the Housing Authority toward funding a traffic signal at Ella and Johnson Avenue; motion carried 4:0. City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, March 18, 2003, 7:00 p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. POLICE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN. Police Chief Linden, Lieutenant Hazouri and Consultant Daniel C. Smith presented the master plan. Council questions followed. There were no public comments. ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Settle to 1) Review and accept the Police Facilities Master Plan as a basis for further determining the long -term facility needs of the Police Department. 2) Authorize City staff to research and identify potential sites, costs and funding sources for all the consultant recommended short and/or long- term solutions to meet the Police Department's space needs; motion carried 4:0. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Vice Mayor Mulholland provided updates on the March 5th County Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting and the March 12'h Mass Transportation Committee meeting. Council Member Schwartz reported he had attended the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments and Downtown Association meetings last week. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Romero suggested that the Council consider establishing procedures for City payment of conflict of interest - related appraisal costs (see memo on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Acting City Attorney Trujillo provided more information. The Council directed staff to bring back for consideration a resolution establishing the procedures. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. to Closed Session on Tuesday March 25,200 9:00 a.m in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.' w Lee Price, C.M.C. City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 4/112003 LP:jo 1