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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/16/1994, C-1 - MINUTES M ETING AGENDA (DRAFT c •/6- ITEM # MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1994-7:00 PM CITY HALL.- COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Draft Minutes to be approved ROLL CALL; at Council Meeting Council Members °f 8-/6_9y Present: Council Member Penny Rappa,Dave Romero,Vice-Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: Council Member Bill Roalman City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attomey; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director,Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director PUBLIC HEARINGS P.C.I. Evelyn Talmadge, 1400 Pismo SL, spoke against bicycle lanes on Johnson Avenue under the bridge. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Settle/Raooa to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer, motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of Tuesday, May 3, 1994 at 6:00 PM. Moved by Settle/Rapga to waive oral reading and approve the minutes;motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). C-2 SONIC CABLE FRANCHISE EXTENSION (File No. 143) Council considered extending the franchise agreement with Sonic Cable Television through June 30, 1994. Moved by Settle/Raooa to approve the extension; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). C-3 INTERIM PARK CONCEPT FOR EMERSON PARK (File No. 800) Council considered an Interim Park Concept for Emerson Park as proposed by the residents of the Emerson area and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Settle/Raooa to approve the Interim Concept; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, May 31, 1994- 7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (File No. 463) Council held a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Regulations to simplify processing and change definitions, clarify wording and format, and make minor changes to development standards (continued from 4/11/94 and 5/24/94). Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the proposals, including a trial period to Increase the number of children in daycare facilities. Major Pinard declared the public hearing open. Tom Kay. Representing Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, concurred with the recommendations, and suggested changing °maintain° to °preserve" in the parking space requirements to avoid misinterpretation. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Settle/Raooa to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1265 adopting a negative declaration of environmental impact, modifying the Zoning Regulations as introduced on April 11, 1994, with minor changes to the daycare section and changing °maintain° to preserve° (San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Section 17.16.060), and eliminating "moderate income" on page 5-28; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). 2. BANNER POLICY (File No. 805) Council held a public hearing to consider revising the banner policy to eliminate all banners at Mission Plaza,provide a broader definition of events and limit banners to the announcement of events only (continued from 4/19/94 and 5/24/94). Michael McCluskey. Public Works Director, reviewed the alternatives and recommendation of staff. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against this item. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Raug_a/Settle to 1) adopt Resolution No. 8293 amending the policies and procedures for Issuance of banner permits, and 2) direct staff to proceed with additional banner location on Marsh and return design to Council for approval on the Consent Agenda; motion carried (3-1-1, Council Member Romero voting no and Council Member Roalman absent). 3. ORCUTT ROAD SETBACK UNE AMENDMENT (File No. 537) Council held a public hearing to consider adopting a revised setback line for Orcutt Road, between Broad Street and the SPRR,and limiting vehicular access to two locations on the south side of Oram Road, between Broad Street and the SPRR (continued from 4/19/94 and 5/24/94). City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, May 31, 1994- 7:00 PM Michael McCluskey. Public Works Director, reviewed issues and recommendations regarding the cross-section, alignment, and access of the proposed street widening. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Rob Strong. representing Marilyn Stickler, expressed their preference for an 84-foot arterial without on-street parking and right-of-way issues. Dodie Williams. San Luis Obispo, spoke against taking additional property and having a slightly curved street Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Council discussed alternatives and impacts. Moved by Rome /Settle to direct staff to prepare an ordinance following the Planning Commission recommendations; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). 9:00 p.m. Major Pinard declared a break. 9:10 p.m. Council reconvened, all Council Members present COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.LRA. Mayor Pinard reported on the skateboard park scheduled to open on June 17, 1994 with alternating roller-hockey teams. BUSINESS ITEMS 4. OPEN SPACE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (File No. 462) Council considered the Open Space Plan Implementation . John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reviewed the proposed process. Moved by Romero/Ragoa to direct staff to solicit community interest,enlarged to include all potential revenue programs in the Open Space Element;motion carried (3-1-1,Vice Mayor Settle voting no and Council Member Roalman absent). 5. POWER BLOWER REGULATIONS (File No. 703) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending to the noise regulations and restricting hours of operation of power blowers in residential and non-residential zones (continued from 4/19/94, 5/3/94, and 5/24/94). Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the history of the project Council Member Penny Raooa stated that although she had missed the previous meetings, she had listened to the tapes. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, May 31, 1994- 7:00 PM Alan Friedman. San Luis Obispo,urged Council to ban all gas powered leaf blowers,stating concerns for reparticulation of leaf matter, quality and level of noise, and air pollution concerns. Moved by Settle/Pinard to accept the ordinance as recommended effective July 1st; motion was lost (2-2-1, Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no, Council Member Roalman absent. Moved by Settle/Pinard to direct staff to bring back when all Council is present; motion carried (4-0.1, Council Member Roalman absent). 6. BICYCLE LICENSING (File No. 133) Council considered discontinuing the licensing of bicycles. Bill Statler. Director of Finance, reviewed the costs and benefits of the proposal. Moved by Settle/Raopa to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1266 rescinding Chapter 10.72, Sections 10.72.090 and 10.72.110 of the Municipal Code which requires bicycles be licensed by the City (continued from 5/24/94); motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Jeff Jorgensen.City Attorney,reported the receipt of release and settlement of Boston v. City of San Luis Obispo in the amount of $77,500 approved in closed session on 5/24/94. COMM.2. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Council discussed City participation on the Air Pollution Control Board. COMM.3. JOHNSON AVENUE BICYCLE LANES Council considered a request by Vice Mayor Settle that discussion of the Johnson Avenue bike lanes be continued until September of this year; no consensus reached. 10:15 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to Monday, June 6, 1994 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. APPROVED BY COUNCIL • Diane R. Gladweil, City Clerk DRG:cm a cv r DRAFT MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1994- 7:00 PM CITY HALL- COUNCIL CHAMBERS -990 PALM STREET Draft Minuteb SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA to be approved ROLL CALL: at Council meeting of -� Council Members Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice-Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director,John Mandeville,Long Range Planning Manager; Glenn Matteson, Association Planner PUBLIC COMMENTS P.C.I. Mayor Pinard asked for a moment of silence in memory of the 50th anniversary of D-Day. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.LR.1. Mayor Pinard reported on the Mayor's Select Committee's meeting regarding the Air Pollution Control District's recommended representation of three cities (North, Central and South County)and three Board of Supervisors appointees. Recommendation will be presented to the Board of Supervisors. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. LAND USE ELEMENT REVISIONS (File No. 462) Council held a public hearing to consider revisions to the Land Use Element of the General Plan (continued from 3/28/94, 4/5/94, 4/26/94, 5/3/94, 5/10/94, and 5/17/94). Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Andrew Merriam, representing the Dalidio family, reviewed the proposal submitted by Vice Mayor Settle and stated it met with the Dalidio's intent. He requested the land use map be updated to reflect the current changes. Bill Bird,developer of the commercial portion of the Dalidio property, stated 640 customers of J>C> Penny had requested a new store, and requested.Council'give specific direction to staff. Bill Toma. San Luis Obispo, reviewed letter requesting changes from the Chamber of Commerce. c�� City Council Meeting Page 2 Monday, June 6, 1994- 7:00 PM Martin Tangeman, representing Alex Madonna, stated the Froom Ranch design was 95% complete, and requested changes to allow interim open space designation. He objected to the 4-to-1 open space requirement on the Los Osos Valley Gap property as unworkable. Michael Morris. 1304 Pacific, representing Allen&Yolanda Righettl, requested the urban reserve line be moved Wallow the property to be planned at one time, the property be designated as residential . expansion and open space, and questioned the prime agricultural soil designation. Jean Heatheson. Righetti's granddaughter, objected to the prime agricultural soil designation as IncorrecL Jay Parsons. Righetti's step-grandchild, requested the entire property be shown inside the urban reserve line, objected to the prime agricultural soil designation,and requested notice for proceedings to review the prime agricultural soils designation. Mayer Pinard closed the public hearing. Council continued their review of the Land Use Element. Moved by Settle/Roalman to amend section 1.12.1 to read, 'Overall Policy. Communication and cooperation between the City and nearby government institutions is important and must be maintained because changes in the number of workers, students and Inmates of the three major public institutions near the City directly influence the City's economic base, land use, circulation and ability to manage growth. The City should continue to work with Cuesta Col;lege and Cat Poly's approved enrollment master plan targets as to their impacts on the City°; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Roalman to amend section 1.122 to read, °The City favors Cal Poly's approved enrollment mast plan targets and these should not exceed campus and community resources. The City favors additional on-campus housing, enhanced transit service,and other measures to minimize Impacts of campus commuting and enrollment; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Pinard to adopt sections 1.123 and 1.124 amended as recommended by the Environmental Quality Task Force(EQTF);motion was lost(2-3,Council Members Rappa,Romero and Vice Mayor Settle voting no). Moved by Rappa/Romero to adopt section 1.123 amended to read, "Policy: The City shall continue to work with the California Men's Colony to avoid impacts of increased number of inmates and to address resource constraints"; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt section 1.124 amended to read,"Policy: The City favors measures such as course offerings at satellite campuses and enhanced transit service to avoid housing and commuting impacts of increasing enrollments at Cuesta College", motion carried (5-0). Moved by Rappa/Romero to adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation for section 1.13.1; motion was lost (2-3, Council Member Roaiman, Vice Mayor Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no). Moved by Pinard/Settle to adopt the recommendation of the EQTF for section 1.13.1; motion carried (3-2, Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no). City Council Meeting Page 3 Monday, June 6, 1994- 7:00 PM Moved by Settle/Rappa to adopt section 1.13.2 as recommended by Vice Mayor Settle (EQTF's version,amended to omit"in addition to those of the planned capacity of incorporated areas");motion carried (3-2, Council Member Roalman and Mayor Pinard voting no). 8:40 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 9:00 P.M. Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt EQTF's version of section 1.13.3; motion carried (3-2, Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no). Moved by Settle/Romero to adopt section 1.13.4 as amended to read, °Development and Services: Actual development in an annexed area may be approved only when the City can provide adequate services for the annexed area as well as for existing development elsewhere within the City, except as explained below and in parts 1.13.6 and 1.13.7. Actual development in a major annexation area may proceed in accordance with the goals and policies described in this General Plan,as long as the development of the annexation area does not result in the reduction of services or cause an increase In the cost of such services to existing development elsewhere within the City. Water for development in a major expansion area will be made available by any of the following or any reclaimed water and water conservation. Uses of private well water may be considered on an interim basis until municipal water becomes available if it demonstrates there is no loss of municipal water supply"; motion carried (3-2, Mayor Pinard and Council Member Roalman voting no.) After discussion, staff was directed to present a reformatted section 1.13 with simpler language (general consent). Moved by Roalman/Pinard to adopt section 1.14 as recommended by the EQTF; motion carried (3-2, Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no). Moved by Roalman/Pinard to reconsider the previous motion; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Roalman/Settle to adopt section 1.14 as recommended by the Planning Commission amended to replace "should" with "shall"; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Raoua to adopt 1.15 as recommended by the Planning Commission; motion carried Moved by SettleJPinard to adopt section 1.16 through 1.16.5 as recommended by the EQTF, omitting the sentence, "The City will offer to host an initial session" from 1.16.2; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Pinard to adopt section 1.16.6 as proposed by Vice Mayor Settle (Section D to read, "Voter approval for any significant change in designation from open space, agricultural or rural land use to urban land uses."); motion carried (3-2, Council Members Rappa and Romero voting no). Moved by Settle/Rappa to adopt section 1.16.7 as recommended bythe Planning Commission;motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Rappa to adopt section 1.16.8 with the revised wording, 'The City will pursue a memorandum of understanding between the City and County governments, pledging that neither agency will approve a substantial amendment to its plan for San Luis Obispo's planning area without carefully considering the comment and recommendation of the other. The key feature of the City Council Meeting Page 4 Monday, June 6, 1994- 7:00 PM memorandum would be the City's acceptance of the planned amount of growth and the County's agreement to not allow urban development within the planning area, but outside the City.'; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt section 1.17.1 and 1.17.1(a)as recommended by the EQTF;motion carried (3-2, Council Member Rappa and Roalman voting no.) Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt 1.17.2 and 1.17.3; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Raooa to adopt section 1.17.4 as recommended by Vice Mayor Settle (°Cluster DistrlcL The City should encourage the County to adopt a*mandatory cluster district"for appropriate areas of the Greenbelt under County jurisdiction in order to implement Policies 1.7 and 1.9 and better preserve the open space qualities of the land. The City recognized the County major and minor clustering programs and TDC programs'; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Randa to adopt sections 1.18.1 through 1.18.3 amended to reflect participation of all entities; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 as recommended by the EQTF, amended to add section 3.0.4 to read, °Compatible mixed uses in commercial zones should be encouraged°; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Pinard to adopt section 3.1.1 as recommended by the Planning Commission; motion carried (5.0). Moved by Settle/Raooa to adopt section 3.1.2 as recommended by Vice Mayor Settle (°Locations for Regional Attractions: The City should focus its retailing with regional draw-in the locations of: Downtown,the area around the intersection of Madonna Road and Highway 101 and the area around 101 and Los Osos Valley Road.1; motion carried (3-2, Mayor Pinard and Council Member Roalman voting no). Moved by Roalman/Settle to adopt 3.1.2(a)to read,°Lower Higuera Retail Area Enhancement The City shall consider the potential for better utilization of the underutilized service-commercial district along Higuera and Parker Streets and between Madonna, South and High Streets; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Roalman/Raopa to refer section 3.1.2(a)to the Planning Commission; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard voting no). Moved by Raooa/Pinard to continue this Rem to June 14th; motion carried (5-0). 11:05 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 7, 1994 at 7:00 PM. APPROVED BY COUNCIL Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm C l'D MEETING AGENDA DRAFT 1) __. 'T/z-9111rrE� MINUTES WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY, JULY 18, 1994-7:00 P.M. CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM - 995 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA This meeting was called Soley to facilitate compliance with the Brown Act; attendance by Council Members is optional. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Member Penny Rappa,Dave Romero,and Bill Roaiman, Absent: Vice Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Bill Statler, Finance Director, Paul LeSage, Parks & Recreation Director, John Mandeville, Long Range Planning Manager WORKSHOP COMMUNITY FORUM ON FINANCING OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION A community forum was held to solicit thoughts and views from a wide range of community groups and individuals on how to finance properties that are candidates for open space protection through acquisition. Presentations were made by City staff on this topic and comments were made by Individual forum participants. No discussions or deliberations were made by the Council at this forum and no actions were taken. APPROVED BY COUNCIL - Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm MF74NG. AGENDA Dl dd-d- ITEM # City Council MeetingE��SE Page 4 Monday, June 6, 1994 X7:00 PM :w Moved by Settle/Raooa to adopt section 1.16.8 with the revised wording, "The City will pursue a memorandum of.understanding between the City and County governments, pledging that neither agency will approve a substantial amendment to its plan for San Luis Obispo's planning area without carefully considering the comment and recommendation of the other. The key feature of the memorandum would be the City's acceptance of the planned amount of growth and the County's agreement to not allow urban development within the planning area, but outside the City."; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt section 1.17.1 and 1.17.1(a)as recommended by the EQTF;motion carried (3-2, Council Members Rappa and ,t ;ot>;ero voting no.) Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt 1.17.2 and 1.17.3; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Rappa to adopt section 1.17.4 as recommended by Vice Mayor Settle ("Cluster District. The City should encourage the County to adopt a"mandatory cluster district"for appropriate areas of the Greenbelt under County jurisdiction in order to implement Policies 1.7 and 1.9 and better preserve the open space qualities of the land. The City recognized the County major and minor clustering programs and TDC programs"); motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Raaoa to adopt sections 1.18.1 through 1.18.3 amended to reflect participation of all entities; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 as recommended by the EQTF, amended to add section 3.0.4 to read, °Compatible mixed uses in commercial zones should be encouraged.0; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Pinard to adopt section 3.1.1 as recommended by the Planning Commission;motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Rappa to adopt section 3.1.2 as recommended by Vice Mayor Settle (°Locations for Regional Attractions: The City should focus its retailing with regional draw in the locations of: Downtown,the area around the intersection of Madonna Road and Highway 101 and the area around 101 and Los Osos Valley Road."); motion carried (3-2, Mayor Pinard and Council Member Roalman voting no). Moved by Roalman/Settle to adopt 3.1.2(a)to read,"Lower Higuera Retail Area Enhancement.The City shall consider the potential for better utilization of the underutilized service-commercial district along Higuera and Parker Streets and between Madonna, South and High Streets; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Roalman/Rapp to refer section 3.1.2(a)to the Planning Commission; motion carried (4-1, Mayor Pinard voting no). Moved by Rappa/Pinard to continue this item to June 14th; motion carried (5-0). 11:05 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 7, 1994 at 7:00 PM. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk ME.�451G AGENDA C- DAI:.L 1 _-YL ITEM #City Council Me Monday, June 6e 1'994- 7:00 PM R EV 1 E ng Page 2 Martin Tangeman, representing Atex Madonna, stated the Froom Ranch design was 95% complete, and requested changes to allow interim open space designation. He objected to the 440-1 open space requirement on the Los Osos Valley Gap property as unworkable. Michael Morris, 1304 Pacific, representing Allen&Yolanda Righetti, requested the urban reserve line be moved to allow the property to be planned at one time, the property be designated as residential expansion and open space, and questioned the prime agricultural soil designation. Jean Heatheson. Righetti's granddaughter, objected to the prime agricultural soil designation as incorrect. Jay Parsons, Righetti s step-grandchild, requested the entire property be shown inside the urban reserve line, objected to the prime agricultural soil designation, and requested notice for proceedings to review the prime agricultural soils designation. Mayor Pinard closed the public hearing. Council continued their review of the Land Use Element. Moved by Settle/Roalman to amend section 1.12.1 to read, "Overall Policy. Communication and cooperation between the City and nearby government institutions is important and must be maintained because changes in the number of workers, students and inmates of the three major public institutions near the City directly influence the City's economic base, land use, circulation and ability to manage growth. The City should continue to work with Cuesta College and Cal Poly's approved enrollment master plan targets as to their impacts on the City"; motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Roalman to amend section 1.12.2 to read, "The City favors Cal Poly's approved enrollment master plan targets and these should not exceed campus and community resources. The City favors additional on-campus housing, enhanced transit service,and other measures to minimize impacts of campus commuting and enrollment"; motion carried (5-0). tVtav�d`ii)r Seitle A.;a. an ,..... � y ! " fIman to eliminate the bacitgr9und:sgctigns of i 12 3 [ 12 d motion carr)ei1 5r r .. <.: .. .:: ..: .......:....:....r x:,,:: :. : . . ........ .. .. ... QI> Moved by Settle/Pinard to adopt sections 1.12.3 and 1.12.4 amended as recommended by the Environmental Quality Task Force(EQTF);.motion was lost(2-3,Council Members Rappa,Romero and RQBi`Ir18.11 voting no). Moved by Rappa/Romero to adopt section 1.12.3 amended to read, "Policy: °T11a ity;supports gmmuRrcgtloin and caoperattQrt between thi> Clty the :atifgril�a Med Colony. The City shall continue to work with the California Men's Colony and the associated impacts of increased inmates avoid resource constraints ;upwprd}ing.); motion carried (5-0). Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt section 1.12.4 amended to read,"Policy: The City favors measures such as course offerings at satellite campuses and enhanced transit service to avoid housing and commuting impacts of increasing enrollments at Cuesta College", motion carried (5-0). Moved by Rappa/Romero to adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation for section 1.13.1; motion was lost (2-3, Council Member Roalman, Vice Mayor Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no).