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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/1992, C-1 - COUNCIL MINUTES MAILING LIST ADVISORY BODY CHAIRS 1/30/92 Michael Underwood, Chair Paul Orton, Chair ;Architect. Review Comm; Park & Rec. Comm. W 487 Chorro 33 Las Praderes FW San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 o V oc4�. Betsey Lyon, President Forrest Watts, Chair Business Improvement Assoc. Parking Management Comm. 0 982 Monterey 883 Murray �' San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Richard Marshall, Chair Robert Sorensen, Chair Bicycle Advisory Comm. Personnel Board Qa 660 Caudill St. 1710 Alta St. ti Go San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 William J. Pyper, Chair R. Gilbert Hoffman, Chair Citizen's Advisory Comm. Planning Commission 1544 Tanglewood 987 Capistrano Ct. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Wendy Waldron, Chair Dan Pittaway, Chair Cultural Heritage Comm. Promotional Coord. Comm. 525 Mitchell St. 1115 Oceanaire San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Stephen R. Nelson, Chair Howard C. Brown, Chair Housing Authority Tree Committee 1580 Lizzie St. . 276 Graves Ave. San Luis Obipso, CA 93401 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Marion Wolff, Chair Human Relations Comm. 3128 Spring Ct. San Luis Obipso, CA 93401 Miss Ethel Cooley, Chair Jack House4Advisory Comm. 506 Felton Way. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Barbara Jauregui, Chair Jt. Recreational Use Comm. 2280 Santa Ynez San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 James Forrer, Chair Mass Transportation Comm. 648 Felton Way, #9B San Luis Obisno. CA 93405 LIST OF ADVISORY BODIES FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO (Please see red program for brief summaries of individual functions.) Architectural Review Commission Business Improvement Association r \,Ca,mpaign ' nd s Coittmittea- " -- Citizen's Advisory Committee `- 6ouaeil' om qty f Cultural Heritage Committee — �Qoy+r�tcswfi an Desi c�n�'miftee� 1 y\ yvo io Ap s Co sftc aq aa�andicaa Ala Human Relations Commission Jack House Advisory Committee .o Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Committee Mass Transportation Committee Parks and Recreation Commission -Parking Management Committee Personnel Board Planning Commission s Promotional Coordinating Committee Tree Committee New this year: Bicycle Committee - en Sp d Hoc Cori ext DRAFT m-: NG AGENDA _ I Dk t i ''tom� � MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY,JANUARY 7, 1M -7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL-990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA _ ROLL CALL Councilmembers r aZ'y•9 aZ- Present- Councilmembers Peg Pinard (arriving at 730 P.M.), Penny Rappa,Jerry Reiss, Bill Roalman and Mayor Dunin Absent None City Stag Present John Dunn,City Administrative Officer,Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, Pam Voges, City Clerk, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director,Bob Neumann,Fire Chief,Ann McPike,Personnel Director, Dave Romero, Public Works Director, Deb Hossli,Administrative Analyst —...-~---M-- PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.I. Aaron Corob.1460 Augusta,requested the Council initiate a rezoning for his property at 2000 Broad Street to enable the property to be upgraded. Upon general consensus,this item was referred to staff to work with the applicant. P.C.2. Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove, expressed concern that staff contracted for moving a fence on Madonna Mountain at a cost of$2,800 to allow an additional 8 acres for a tree memorial. Upon general consensus,this item referred to staff for report. P.C3. Richard Schmidt expressed concern with how the forum for the State Water Project was established. Upon general consensus, this item was referred to staff for response. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation by Irma Famularo and Kathleen, Cross, Co-directors of the Board of ARTernatives, thanking the City Council for its support. B. Presentation by Mayor Dunin of Employee Suggestion Award to John Caudill,Field Service Technician in the Police Department, for his suggestion relative to handling vehicle change-overs. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Roalman/Reiss. the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Ofiicerwitb the exceptions of C-5 and C-10 as noted. Motion carried(4-1,Councilwoman Pinard absent). City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,January 7, 1992 -7:00 P.M. C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Roahnan/Reiss (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), the following minutes were approved as amended- Tuesday,November 19, 1991 at 7:00 P.M.; and Monday,November 2S. 1991 at 6:00 P.M. C-2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Council considered contract Pay estimates and work orders. Moved by Roalman/Reiss(4-0-1,Councilwoman Pinard absent),contract pay estimates and change orders were approved and ordered paid as recommended. C-3 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC ACT-2 PROGRAM (File No.495) Council considered the approval of City participation in Parc Gas & Electric's Act-2 Program (Advanced fustomer Technology Test for Maximum Energy Efficiency). Moved by Roalman/Reiss(4-0-1,Councilwoman Pinard absent),to approve participation in the Act-2 Program and instruct stats to work with PG & E, consultant, architect and contractor to produce a project which is a model for energy efficiency as amended. C-4 RFP- SLO TRANSIT SERVICE (File No.541) Council considered the approval of a draft agreement and Request for Proposals (RFPs) to provide transit service for SLO Transit for Fiscal Years 1992/93 -1994/95 (draft agreement and RFP is available in Council Office for inspection). Moved by Roalman/Reiss (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), approved and authorized the City Administrative Officer to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) and proposed new contract (A-01-92-CC) for SLO Transit Service for Fiscal Years 1992/93 - 1994/95 as recommended. C-S RFP- CABLE TELEVISION CONSULTANT (File No. 143) Council considered a request to approve and authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant assistance with renegotiating the City's cable television franchise agreement estimated to cost $50,000. Councilwoman Pinard was concerned with the amount of money for the study. She suggested that the League of California Cities be contacted and that various correspondence had been received from Congressman Panetta as to what was happening at the national level. The City would not gain much more by hiring a consultant for this purpose. Jeff Jorgensen.City Attorney,urged that the Council support the use of a consultant. He felt it was important to hire someone with specific expertise who can stay abreast of the constant changes and that it would be in the City's best interest to be sure that the best franchise agreement is approved. Ren HamBian. Assistant City Administrative Officer, said that there is a substantial amount of evaluation required including the existing performance of the cable operator,technical issues such as signal quality and assessment of the engineering channels. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,January 7, 1992 -7:00 P.M. After discussion,moved by Roalman/Rappa to approve the staff recommendation,to approve (1) the RFP for consultant assistance with the renegotiating the City's cable television franchise agreement authorizing its release; and (2) authorizing the City Administrative Officer to review the RFPs received, select the most qualified consultant and execute a contract (A-02-92-CC) for an amount not to exceed $50,000 as authorized in the 1991-93 Financial Plan as recommended. Motion carried (4-1,Councilwoman Pinard voting no). C-0 BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY CLEAN-UP (File No.232) Council considered a request for a budget amendment in the amount of$4,500 in support of hydraulic oil spill clean-up and repairs at the Bus Maintenance Facility. Moved by Roalman/Reiss (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), to approve an appropriation in the amount of$4,5110 from TDA fiend balance to cover vendor costs of demolition,clean-up and reconstruction in connection with underground hydraulic oil leak at the Bus Maintenance Facility as recommended. C-7 OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (File No. 123) Council considered the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation for appointments to the Open Space Element Advisory Committee (OSEAC). Moved by Roalman/Reiss (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), to appoint 17 members to the Open Space Element Advisory Ad Hoc Committee as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. C-8 WORK PROGRAM FOR OPEN SPACE ELEMENT (File No.461) Council considered hiring a consultant to facilitate and organize workshops for the Open Space Element Advisory Committee. Moved by Roalman/Reiss (4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent), (1) authorized the selection of Pete Dangermond for workshop organization and facilitation,and (2) authorized the Mayor to sign the consultant contract(A-03-92-CC)for an amount of compensation not to exceed$13,000 for the facilitation and organization of community workshops, the provision of information,and review of relevant documents as recommended. C-9 BIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (File No. 123) Council considered confirming a new member to the Business Improvement Association Board of Directors. Moved by Roalman/Reiss (4.0-1,Councilwoman Pinard absent),to approve the appointment of Charlie Kears to the BIA Board of Directors for unexpired term ending March 310 1992 as recommended. C-10 RFP-HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION/RECREATION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING(File No. 727) Council considered a proposed RFP process for new Headquarters Fire Station/Recreation Administration Building. Laurel Houeham-Hiestt.987 Osos Street,asked for clarification regarding what constituted residency for local preference,whether you had to be a resident or your business could be in the City of San Luis Obispo. Bob Neumann,Fire Chief,explained that if the business or if the resident lived in the City of San Luis Obispo, they would be considered local. C-� _3 City Council Meeting Page 4 Today,January 7. L992 -7.00 P.M. Moved by Ranna/Roalman to approve the RFP process and direct staff to initiate the procedure of retaining architectural services for the design of the Headquarters Fire Station/Recreation Administration Building as recommended. Motion carried (5-0). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 1.1U. Vice-Mayor Rappa informed the Council that the Airport Land Use Commission will consider admending their Land Use Policy to allow day care facilities within the vicinity of the airport PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. STREET ABANDONMENT-SAN LUIS DRIVE (File No. 535) Council held a public hearing to consider the fund abandonment of a portion of excess San Luis Drive right- of-way ight- of way northeasterly of Corralitos Avenue,adjacent to 2097 San Luis Drive;R-1 zone;Charles Hanks,applicant (continued from 12/3/91). Dave Romero.Public Works Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution abandoning a portion of San Luis Drive right-of-way subject to conditions noted in the staff report Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Steve Frank.applicant,spoke in support of the staff recommendation. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Reiss/Roalman.Resolution No.7063 was adopted(5-0)abandoning a portion of San Luis Drive right- of-way ight- o[way as recommended. 2. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS -SANTA BARBARA STREET (File No.533) Council held a public hearing to confirm costs for installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk under City ordinance for public convenience and necessity on the westerly side of Santa Barbara Street between Church and-Morro Streets (1814 Morro Street) (continued from 9/18/90 and 6/18/91). Dave Romero.Public Works Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution confirming costs as recommended;however,he stated that the property owner had paid the total assessment of$7,417.88 which can be removed as a lien. Mayor Dunin dedared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against improvements. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Reiss/Donin.Resolution No. 7064 was adopted confirming costs as amended. Motion carried (4- 1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no). rte_ City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,January 7,L992 Moved by Reiss f Roalman,to credit the property owner with the difference in cost between the detached sidewalk actually constructed and the integral sidewalk called for by City policy. Motion carried (4-1, Councilwoman Pinard voting no). Councilwoman Pinard expressed her concern that the Council should be fair to all property owners and not just this one. 3. APPEAL-MISSION STREET PLAY LOT (File No.407) Council held a public bearing to consider an appeal by Merrill C. Gaines of an Architectural Review Commission action to approve renovation of a City-owned play lot (Mission Street Play Lot) located at 870 Mission Street. Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that the Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Architectural Review Commission's action approving the project as recommended. He explained that the applicant, Mr. Merrill Gaines, called earlier today requesting a continuance of this item as he was out of town and unable,to be present. Upon general consensus, Council agreed to hold the hearing. Mayor Dunin declared the public bearing open. Gree Macedoa resident of the neighborhood, urged the Council to deny the appeal and uphold the ARC'S action as recommended. Alexis Slim also spoke in support. Nancy Nemepretri spoke in support of the Play Lot Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Dunin stated for the record that a petition had been received signed by 26 concerned citizens urging support of the Play Lot. After brief discussion,moved by Pinard/Reiss.Resolution No.7065 was adopted (5-0) denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's action to approve the project as recommended. 4. APPEAL-DELTA UPSILON FRATERNITY HOUSE (File No.407) Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by David Jones,President of Delta Upsilon,of a Planning Commission action allowing continued fraternity use,but deny requested amendment to the use permit to allow Rush Week (U 1515) for a fraternity house located at 720 and 726 Foothill Boulevard. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's action. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. David Jones.726 Foothill Blvd.,gave a lengthy presentation urging the Council to allow at least one rush event for the fraternity on a trial basis. He explained that the rush events are not parties,that fraternities are good neighbors,and that they make every attempt to stay within the parameters set forth by their use permit. He C_-1-5 City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday,January 7, 1992 stated the rushes were necessary to help keep them financially viable. At the time of the Planning Commission's review,the fraternity was working on a parking plan to address the problem and had been unable to complete it at that time. At this point,the proposal is ready and they can meet the requirements. Fran Winter.710 Foothill Blvd.,stated that she has not had a problem with the fraternity and supported their having a rush. Seth Cataili.Vice President of the fraternity,explained that they were a small fraternity and they wish to keep it that way. They are proud of the way they keep their building and their landscaping. He urged the Council to give them an opportunity for the rush events. Glenda Parosi, property manager of the property,spoke in support of allowing the fraternity to rush. Anna Barbosa.234 Ferrini Road, in representing the petitioners reviewed various disturbances that she had witnessed at the fraternity. She did not believe they were responsive to their neighbors and was concerned about the parking. Al Bonin 272 Del Mar Court and owner of the adjoining Linea Apts.,spoke against the fraternity being allowed to have their rush. He felt that there was already a real problem with parking and this would only create additional problems. Birt Caner.1314 Foothill Blvd.,stated that there were no outstanding warrants on the fraternity and urged the Council's support of allowing rush. Elinor Bonin spoke In opposition of the fraternity's request. Mike Flora. 143 Ferrini, opposed the fraternity being allowed rush events at the site. Gary Gilkinsonspoke in support of the fraternity's request. Willie and Bess Sedada spoke in support of the request. Edna Scurry.Ferrini Road, urged the Council against allowing rush events because of the shuttle service. Victor Barbosa also witnessed a party at the fraternity and urged against their request. Richard Tsurug;, 140 Ferrini #14, urged against. 9:00 P.M.Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:15 P.M.City Council reconvened; all City councilmembers present. David Jones. President of the fraternity,responded to some of the issues raised during the public portion of the meeti&. Councilman Roalman spoke in support of the neighborhood,agreed with the findings and conclusions of the Planning Commission. Atter discussion, moved by Roalman/Rapp. Resolution No. 7066 (4-1, Mayor Dunin voting no) denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's action as recommended. City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday,January 71992 -7:00 P.M. S. UNREINFORCED MASONRY ORDINANCE (File No.707) Council considered adoption of seismic strengthening standards for unreinforced masonry buildings by creating a new appendix chapter in the Building Code (continued from 12/3/91). A request had been received from the BIA requesting the continuance of this item. Moved by Pinard/Ranna to continue this item without discussion to date certain Tuesday,January 21,1992 to allow time for additional review and comment. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Communication from Councilman Reiss proposing an ordinance to prohibit cigarette vending machines within the City. After brief discussion and upon general consensus, this item was referred to staff for preparation of an ordinance and report. COMMS. Councilwoman Pinard appointed as Council representative to attend the'County Board of Supervisors public hearing on the Clean Air Plan to be held January 21, 1992. COMM 3. Saint Stephen's Church-Homeless Temporary Use Permit. Upon general consensus,staff was directed to bring to Council as its next regular meeting the issuance of temporary use permits for homeless shelters in churches in any zoning district and of waiving development fee. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting at 1130 P.M.to Monday,January 13, 1992 at 7:00 PAL APPROVED BY COUNCIL PV.cm Pam Voges, City Clerk