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Home My WebLink About08/03/1993, C-1 - MINUTES AGENDA MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993 - 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, and Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman Absent: Mayor Peg Pinard City Staff Present John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell,City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Vic Montgomery,3026 S. Higuera St, stated he was not at the Council meeting on Tuesday night when the Marigold project was considered and asked Council to call a Special Meeting today or tomorrow. Moved by Settle/Roalman to call a Special Meeting of the City Council to consider the Marigold Project on Friday, June 18th at 1:30p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. CAL POLY FIRE SERVICES (File No. 701) Council considered a contract for Emergency Response Services with California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly); (continued from 4/20/93 and 5/18/93). Bob Neumann. Fire Chief reviewed the proposal Council Member Raooa stated that she was not present at the May 18th meeting, but had listened to the tapes of the meeting and reviewed the comments; in the face of uncertain financial futures, she felt the intertwined services were appropriate and provided a good opportunity for the future. Council discussed liability exposure, cost impacts, providing services outside the city limits, training issues, fire flow and infrastructure upgrades needed at Cal Poly. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, reviewed provisions in the proposed contract- Moved by RomeroJRappa to authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement No. A-45-93-CC with the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in the amount of $98,000 for emergency response services to the University (total contract value: $103,000); motion carried (3-1-1, Council Member Settle voting no, Mayor Pinard absent). C-• ' 1 City Council Meeting Page 2 Thursday, June 17, 1993 - 9:00 A.M. Council directed staff to explore the benefits of annexing Cal Poly (general consent) 2. HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT (File No. 93-19A & B) Council considered plans and specifications for"Highway 101 Landscaping, City of SLO Prado Road Property", estimated to cost $102,700 including contingencies (continued from 6/15/93). Mike McCluskey. Director of Public Works, reviewed the three-phased approach to the project. Council discussed the cost of altering the pond shape, Environmental Impact Report requirements, landscape funding from water/wastewater treatment plant, project costs, timing and density of landscaping in the various phases,the need to enhance the entrance to the City and continuity of the phases. Moved by Raoaa/Romero to approve highway landscaping for Phase I at this time, further consideration of Phases 11 and III as those projects move to completion; authorize soliciting of bids and contract award by CAO if the lowest bid is within the engineer's cost estimates of the project; motion carried (3-1-1, Council Member Settle voting no and Mayor Pinard absent). 3. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - 2160 SANTA BARBARA (File No. 168) Council considered the purchase of a 2.4 acre parcel on the comer of Santa Barbara and Roundhouse to construct a new Headquarters Fire Station (continued from 6/15/93). Bob Neumann. Fire Chief highlighted issues pertaining to the property acquisition, stating that the property was the best site for the Fire Station because of the quick response times, support of future expansion areas, downtown access, and operational cost savings. Ken Hampian. Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed the fiscal impacts of the proposal, and estimated the net cost of the property purchase to be $569,500, or $11,400 amortized over 50 years (useful life of the building). Council discussed response times to downtown and future annexation areas, Recreation Department space needs that would not be met in the new proposal, use of Certificate of Participation (COP) funding and replacement of those funds (which must be used prior to the end of 1993), overpass construction, elimination of Fire Station #3, and funding alternatives. Keith Gurnee. San Luis Obispo, spoke in favor of the proposal and COP funding. Council discussed zoning issues at the Emerson School site and financial concerns. Moved by Settle/Romero to approve the purchase and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for the acquisition of the 2.4 acre parcel on the corner of Santa Barbara and Emily Streets (Southern California Gas Company site) for $1,450,000, plus transition costs; staff to eliminate the Recreation Administration portion of the building from the project;Community Development Department to initiate a General Plan amendment, rezoning subdivision or other processes as appropriate to make the Emerson School site ready for sale and development in a manner compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and which would maximize return of the City's invested funds; with R-3 zoning for possible sale; including the use of Certificate of Participation (COP) funds; motion was lost (2-2-1, Council Members Roalman and Rappa voting no, Mayor Pinard absent). City Council Meeting Page 4 Thursday, June 17, 1993 - 9:00 A.M. 11:59 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Vice-Mayor Roalman adjourned the meeting to June 18, 1993 at 1:30 P.M. for a Special Meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm City Council Meeting Page 3 Thursday, June 17, 1993- 9:00 A.M. After discussion, Moved by Settle/Romero to approve the purchase and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for the acquisition of the 2.4 acre parcel on the comer of Santa Barbara and Emily Streets (Southern California Gas Company site) for $1,450,000, plus transition costs; staff to eliminate the Recreation Administration portion of the building from the project; Community Development Department to initiate a General Plan amendment, rezoning subdivision or other processes as appropriate to make the Emerson School site ready for sale and development in a manner compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and which would maximize return of the City's Invested funds, understanding that the portion of the property to be sold be designated R-3; an area at least equal to grassy area to remain as open space with no density transfer considerations; authorize the use of Certificate of Participation (COP) funding only as a back-up; Council strongly commit to replacement of any COP funds; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard absent). Moved by Settle/Romero to direct Community Development Director to develop an appropriate sales package to contain certainty; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard absent). Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, asked for flexibility to execute the agreement because of occupancy issues related to the Public Utilities Commission and the Gas Company; (general consent). 4. PROCESS FOR PRELIMINARY REVIEW (File No. 462) Council considered the process for preliminary review by Council for property owner requests to modify the Draft Land Use Element (continued from 6/15/93). John Mandeville. Long Range Planning Manager, reviewed alternatives and timing implications to consider modifications to the draft Land Use Element. Council discussed concerns relating to Planning Commission's participation in the process. Keith Gurnee. San Luis Obispo, stated that he and Victor Montgomery both endorsed alternative#2. Moved by Settle/Romero to approve Alternative #2 (Hold separate preliminary Council hearings specifically to consider including proposed land use or urban reserve line changes into the Draft LUE); hearings to include joint meetings with the Planning Commission; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard absent). Council directed staff to examine the relationship between the City and Cal Poly University in the process (general consent). COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Council Member Settle restated his support for the Vasconcellos budget proposal. COMM.2. Council Member Raooa requested a Council subcommittee to participate in negotiations with the Airport Area Property Owners and suggested Vice Mayor Roalman and Council Member Romero; it was suggested the issue be deferred until full Council is present COMM.3. Vice Mayor Roalman requested a study session to analyze annexations on a cost/benefit basis. MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1993 - 1:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice- Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell,City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING - MARIGOLD PROJECT (File No. 463) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning map from C-S-S, C-N- SP, and R-2-SP, and approving a preliminary development plan for a mixed-use shopping center on the east side of Broad Street between Tank Farm Road and Industrial Way (3950 Broad Street); Marigold Partners, applicant (continued from 6/1/93 and 6/15/93). Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director reviewed the detention basin proposal and stated that it was subject to review and approval of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Mayor Pinard stated this item was scheduled to be heard by the ARC on Monday. Victor Montgomery,3026 S.Higuera St,stated that escrow on one-third of the property was scheduled to close today,thanked Council for the meeting and reviewed the detention basin proposals, including alternate uses, if the City would maintain and assume the liability for the area. Mayor Pinard presented photographs of other shopping centers and stated she did not object to the Marigold project, but expressed concern about safety and open space issues. Council discussed pedestrian safety issues, including walkways in front of cars and bus stop pedestrian access patterns, liability,and parking lot landscaping. Issues relating to the development, utilization, maintenance and liability of the detention basin were discussed. ��/ S City Council Meeting Page 2 Friday, June 18, 1993 - 1:30 P.M. Moved by Rappa/Romero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1240 adding Section #18c: "Future consideration may be given for alternate usage of the detention basin subject to discussions with the property owners or responsible party"; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard voting no). COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reminded Council of the request to appoint a Council subcommittee to the negotiations for the Airport Area; Vice Mayor Roalman and Council Member Romero were recommended (general consent). COMM.2. Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, informed Council of a proposal to form a broad-based group to work on an informal basis to generate ideas and recommendations for alternatives to the Mission Plaza location of the Peoples' Kitchen lunch program (consensus). 2:12 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm