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' SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
4:00 P.M. – SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Andrew Carter, Jan Howell Marx, Vice Mayor
Allen K. Settle and Mayor Dave Romero were present at roll call.
Council Member John Ashbaugh was seated at the dais at 4:56
p.m.
City Staff
Present: Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Manager, Jonathan Lowell, City
Attorney, and Elaina Cano, Interim City Clerk, were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to .
questions as indicated in the minutes.
' BUSINESS ITEMS
1. 2008 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT.
Community Development Director Mandeville introduced this item, following
which Deputy Director Long Range Planning Murry presented the agenda report
and responded to questions.
Public Comments
There were no public comments forthcoming.
—end of public comments—
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Carter to: 1. Accept the Annual report. 2. Direct staff to
return with changes to growth management ordinance including vesting of
residential allocations when OASP comes forward for Council consideration in
Spring 2010. 3. Direct staff to return with zone change to add an "S" overlay to
Auto Park Way properties. 4. Direct staff to evaluate LUE policy 1.4 (Jobs -
Housing) as part of the General Plan update process envisioned to begin in June
' 2010; motion carried 4:0, (Ashbaugh absent)
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2. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY PRESENTATION.
Community Development Director Mandeville introduced this item, following
which Deputy Director Long Range Planning Murry, Cal Poly graduate student
Geoffrey Chiapella, and Finance and Information Technology Director Statler
presented the agenda report and responded to questions.
Public Comments
Fred Flannel[. San Luis Obispo, spoke about global warming and the effects of
greenhouse gases.
Steve Devencenzi, SLOCOG Planning Director, responded to Council questions.
—end of public comments—
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ashbaugh to receive the Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Inventory Report for the City of San Luis Obispo and update on the Climate
Action Plan /AB 811 Goal; motion carried 5:0.
3. CONSERVATION PLAN FOR STENNER SPRINGS NATURAL
RESERVE.
Assistant City Manager Stanwyck introduced this item, following which.Natural
Resources Manager Havlik presented the agenda report and responded to
questions.
Public Comments
Dan Palmer, Co- Founder FRASTA, spoke.in support of the project and discussed.
Greg Bentancourt, Director of Central Coast Conemed Mountain Bikers, spoke in
support of the project.
Joe O'Donnell spoke in support of the project.
Clint Edwards, San Luis Obispo, spoke in favor of the project.
—end of public comments—
At the inquiry of Council, a number of citizens raised their hands in support of the
project.
By consensus, Council agreed to continue this item to the 7:00 p.m. regular
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ACTION: Moved by Settle /Carter to, as recommended by the Planning
' Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission: 1. Approve Resolution
No. 10113 (2009 Series) adopting the Conservation Plan for Stenner Springs
Natural Reserve as amended. 2. Approve a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impact for the Plan.
The special meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Mayor Romero called the Regular meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. All Council
Members were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council renewed its discussion regarding the Conservation Plan for Stenner
Springs Natural Reserve.
A vote was then taken on the motion made previously. (3:2, Ashbaugh /Marc
opposed)
INTRODUCTION
Finance and Information Technology Director Statler introduced a new employee
to his department, Rachel Messner, Administrative Analyst.
I PRESENTATION
Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Morgen Marshall, Rideshare Program
Manager, recognizing October 2009 Rideshare Month in the City of San Luis
Obispo.
Director of Public Works Walter announced that the City's Traffic Operations
Program received a Public Achievement Award of Excellence from the Institute of
Transportation Engineers.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Paul Boniour, San Luis Obispo, discussed his concerns about Laguna Lake and
sign ordinance.
Doug Carroll, San Luis Obispo, discussed his concerns about the Buchon /Morro
area of the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd.
Council directed staff to include in the 2010 Annual Traffic Safety Report an update
on the section of Morro and Buchon Street of the Bill Roalman Bike Boulevard, This
update should include overall safety, accessibility to safety vehicles and aesthetics.
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Carolina Cabrales, San Luis Obispo, discussed her concerns about the safety on
the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd. section of Buchon and Morro.
Eric Vien, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, discussed her concerns about the
safety on the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd. section of Buchon and Morro.
Dan Rivoire, San Luis Obispo, SLO Bike Coalition, spoke in support of the Bike
Boulevard.
Katrina Schawel, announced that Coastal Community Clean Up Day will take place
on Saturday, September 20, 2009.
CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comment:
John Summer, Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and
Conference Bureau, spoke in support of Item C3.
ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Settle to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated
below.
C1.
ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 10114 (2009
Series ) accepting the public improvements, certifying completion of the required
private improvements, and releasing the outstanding sureties for Tract 2808:
motion carried 5:0.
Council Member Marx stated for the record that the only reason she voted against
the Plan was that the free -riding bicycle skills course was, in her judgment, active,
not passive, recreation and therefore should be only allowed in parks, not in open
space areas. Council Member Ashbaugh concurred.
C2. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT.
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ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Settle to: 1. Receive and approve the Tourism
Business Improvement District (TBID) Board's annual report. 2. Adopt Resolution
No. 10115 (2009 Series), a resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments
within the TBID area in fiscal year in 2009 -10 at the same rate as in fiscal year
2008 -09; motion carried 5:0. 1
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C3.
:T FOR THE TC
ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh /Settle to: 1. As recommended by the Tourism
Business Improvement District Board, award a contract for Regional Marketing
Services to the San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau. 2.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried 5:0.
C4.
PROJECT.
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ACTION: Moved by Ashbaugh/Settle to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 10116 (2009
Series ) accepting a $100,000 grant and approving an Agreement with the Nature
Conservancy of California regarding use of those funds. 2. Authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement with the Nature Conservancy and any other
necessary documents to comply with terms of the Agreement; motion carried 5:0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. 2008 ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT.
' Public Works Director Walter introduced this item, following which Deputy Public
Works Director Bochum, Senior Traffic Engineer Hudson, and Police Chief
Linden presented the agenda report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments
There were no public comments forthcoming.
—end of public comments—
Council commended the Police staff and Public Works staff for a well presented
report.
ACTION: Council reviewed and discussed the 2008 Annual Traffic Safety Report
and associated mitigation strategies.
5. BIENNIAL TRAFFIC OPERATIONS REPORT.
Public Works Director Walter introduced this item, following which Deputy Public
Works Director Bochum and Senior Traffic Engineer Hudson presented the
agenda report and responded to Council questions.
IPublic Comments
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There were no public comments forthcoming.
—end of public comments— 1
ACTION: Moved by Settle /Marx to approve the 2009 Biennial Traffic Operations
Report and associated mitigation strategies; motion carried 5:0.
Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with all members
present.
6. LAGUNA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER ACCESS IMPROVEMENT
REQUESTS.
Public Works Director Walter introduced this item, following which Deputy Public
Works Director Bochum and Senior Traffic Engineer Hudson presented the
agenda report.
Kristie Molina, Laguna Village Shopping Center (LVSC) owner, spoke on behalf of
the project. She disagreed with staffs review and expressed concern regarding the
left turn access, traffic backup, necessity of traffic light and pedestrian crossing at
the Madonna/Pereira entrance into the Center. Ms. Molina offered to pay for the
entire cost of the construction of the requested traffic improvements.
Dick Poole, Associated Transportation Engineers, reviewed an analysis he 1
performed, at the request of the LVSC owners, regarding the traffic /safety
concerns and applicant proposed improvements.
Scott.Schnell, Associated Transportation Engineers, discussed the Traffic Signal
Warrant analysis and presented a traffic signal simulation. Mr. Schnell
responded to Council questions and confirmed that City staff had not seen nor
reviewed the information he presented before the Council meeting.
Randy Poltl, LVSC Property Manager, spoke in support of the installation of a
traffic light at Madonna Road and Pereira and additional traffic improvements.
Public Comments
Frank Brown, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding traffic in the
Madonna Road /Periera area and offered alternative solutions.
Jan William Simek, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding traffic in
the Madonna Road /Periera area and offered alternative solutions.
Paul Poirier, Architect for LVSC, discussed pedestrian access to LVSC.
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Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke about his concerns regarding traffic around
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Mary Ann Riley, President of de Tolosa Home Owners' Association, spoke in
support of staffs recommendation.
The following Community Members spoke in support of the construction of a new
traffic light at Madonna Road and Pereira:
April Peet, April Flowers owner and Laguna Lake resident.
Darren Nichols. Subway owner.
Ron Tyni, Upper Crust Trattoria owner.
Elaine Truong, Mandarin Gourmet.owner.
John Haves, San Luis Obispo.
Paul Dahan, San Luis Obispo.
John Spencer, Spencer's Market owner.
Tent/ Schubert, representative of the Molina's. Mr. Schubert recieved a petition of
1800 citizens in support of the traffic light. Neither this petition nor a copy was
submitted to City staff.
—end of public comments—
Public Works Director Walter and Deputy Director Bochum responded to
information presented by the applicant and additional Council questions.
At the request of Council Member Ashbaugh, Police Chief Linden explained the
process of issuing citations to motorists making a left hand turn into the LVSC
from Madonna Road.
Move by Marx/Ashbaugh to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. motion carried
5:0.
Vice Mayor Settle discussed his concerns with pedestrian safety and traffic
impacts. Mr. Settle spoke in support of staffs recommendation in addition to the
signalized intersection.
Council Member Ashbaugh spoke in support of staffs recommendation and
concerns regarding pedestrian access.
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Council Member Manx commended the staff, applicant and public for their
dedication to this project. Ms. Manx spoke in support of staffs recommendation. 1
Council Member Carter discussed the City's objective of safety and the
accessibility objective of LVSC. Mr. Carter spoke in support of staffs
recommendation. However, he is in favor of restoring the left turn lane into the
Center.
Mayor Romero commended both staff and the consultant for their analysis. Mr.
Romero discussed his concerns regarding the traffic impacts, viability of the
LVSC and pedestrian safety. He also spoke in favor of the implementation of a
traffic light at Madonna Road and Pereira with the condition that staff review and
is satisfied with the consultant's information regarding traffic movements.
By consensus, Council agreed that staff would need time to review the
information presented by the applicant.
Moved by Romero /Settle 1. Approve an action plan to improve access to the
Laguna Village Shopping Center (LVSC) and operations of the Madonna /LVSC
Driveway intersection. 2. Proceed with the traffic signal installation provided that
staff can first verify it is a workable plan, if not, staff will come back to Council with
their findings. 3. Accept the owner's offer to pay for the entire cost of the
construction of the requested traffic improvements; motion failed 2:3 (Ashbaugh,
Carter, and Manx opposed). 1
ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ashbaugh to: 1. Approve an action plan to improve
access to the Laguna Village Shopping Center (LVSC) and operations of the
Madonna /LVSC Driveway intersection. 2. Direct staff to work with LVSC's traffic
engineers to review information presented at the Council meeting about the
signal; and return to Council within 90 days of September 15th (or no later than
the December 15"' Council meeting) with a recommendation about the signal in
light of staffs review of this information and recommendation about the funding;
motion carried 5:0.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero
adjourned the meeting at 12:23 a.m.
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' Elaina Cano
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/20/09
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