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Tuesday, February 6, 1996 -7:00 p.m.
Wendy Waldron, Caltrans Environmental Specialist, summarized the outcome of the two "open
house" public hearings that have been held to date.
Council held no discussion and took no action on the presentation. This item is scheduled to
come before the City Council on Tuesday, March 5, 1996.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Williams/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer; motion carried (5-0).
C1. COUNCIL MINUTES (CONDON)
Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, January 23, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. (Advisory Body Subcommittee);
Tuesday, January 23, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.;
Thursday, January 25, 1996 at 12:00 p.m. (Advisory Body Subcommittee); and
Friday, January 26, 1996 at 12:00 p.m. (Advisory Body Subcommittee)
Moved by Williams/Romero to waive oral reading and approve minutes as amended; motion carried
(5-0).
C2. RAILROAD BIKE PATH DESIGN SERVICES(File No. 9098)
Council considered a Request for Proposal (RFP)for"Design Services;Railroad Bicycle Path Phase
1," Specification No. 9098.520.552.
Moved by Williams/Romero to approve RFP and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award
an agreement for design services if the cost does not exceed $35,000 plus contingencies; motion
carred (5-0).
C3. COPYING SERVICES RFP (File No. 9685)
Council considered a Request for Proposal (RFP) for contract copy services.
Moved by Williams/Romero to approve RFP and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award
contract to the most responsive bidder; motion carried (5-0).
C4. USE OF PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE FUNDS (File No. 1055)
Council considered a recommendation by the Promotional Coordinating Committee(PCC)to spend
$10,080 of Enhanced Promotional Funds to upgrade "fulfillment" materials by including the
Chamber of Commerce Visitors' Guide magazine.
Moved by Williams/Romero to approve PCC recommendation and authorize the Mayor to sign an
amendment to the Barnett Cox & Associates contract; motion carred (4-1; Roalman voting no).
C5. MOBILEHOME RENTAL ASSISTANCE ACT (File No. 428)
Council considered opposing the "Mobilehome Fairness and Rental Assistance Act," an initiative
ballot measure certified for the March 26, 1996 statewide election.
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Moved by Williams/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8490 opposing the initiative as amended to
include reference to Proposition 199.
C6. PARKING CITATION LEGISLATION (McCLUSKEY/557)
Council considered amendments to current requirements for the processing and adjudication of
civil parking violations.
Moved by Williams/Romero to: a)establish a payment plan for citations upheld at the hearing level
with a single penalty amount of$75 or more with the full payment satisfied no later than 90 days;
b) provide no community service program for any parking citation; c) adopt written policies and
procedures for the processing and adjudication of parking citations; and, d) authorize the City
Administrative Officer to appoint a qualified person as the City's official Hearing Officer; motion
carried (5-0).
C7. PURCHASING AUTHORITY (File No. 202)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending Section 3.24.150(c) of the
Municipal Code assigning responsibility for receiving bids to the City's purchasing authority.
Moved by Williams/Romero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1291; motion carried (5-0).
APPOINTMENTS
Al. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ARTS COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered Council Subcommittee appointment recommendations to the Performing Arts
Center Arts Committee.
Moved by Smith/Roaiman to appoint Carol Dunn and Evani Lupinek as City representatives to the
Arts Committee for the Performing Arts Center, motion carried (5-0).
A2. COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered Council subcommittee appointment recommendations to a five-member Council
Compensation Committee, effective immediately, to sunset upon adoption of a new Council
Compensation resolution.
Moved by Roalman/Smith to appoint Pat Veesart, Diane Hull, Pierre Rademaker, Marcy Villa and
Robert Griffin to the Council Compensation Committee; motion carried (5-0).
LIAISON REPORTS
L.R.I. Council Member Romero. Council Liaison to the CMC Advisory Committee,related statistics
on the prison system across the state.
L.R.2. Council Member Romero. Mass Transportation Committee Council liaison, reported on two
major projects at Cal Poly that would have traffic Impacts on the City.
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L.R.3. Council Member Romero reported from the County Economic Development Committee that
grant funding would be available to economically feasible projects around the City.
L.R.4. Council Member Smith reported on the first meeting of the Student Housing Task Force.
L.R.S. Council Member Roalman,representative to the People's Kitchen Executive Committee,said
the County had reported on the status of their grant funding to the Homeless Services Center
project a meeting held earlier today. He also said that the contractor would have to pay the
prevailing wage mandated by the use of federal funds.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item No. 8 was moved to the first item on tonight's agenda (general consensus).
B. RAMONA DRIVEIAUGUSTA STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING/SPEED CONTROLS (File No.
534)
Council considered a request by Augusta Street residents and Sinsheimer School PTA
representatives to replace trial traffic calming facilities with permanent facilities.
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, and Terry Sanville. Principal Transportation Planner,
reviewed the staff recommendation and presented various plans for speed control on Augusta and
Ramona Streets.
Mayor Settle asked for comment from the audience.
There were no speakers.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Romero to: 1) approve the design for Ramona Street and
design Alternate 93 for Augusta Street for permanent speed-controlled pedestrian crossings, and
direct staff to prepare plans and specification; 2)appropriate General Fund balances in the amount
of $41,600 for project ($15,000 for construction of permanent crossing with speed controls on
Ramona Drive and $31,600 for a permanent pedestrian crossing with speed controls on August
Street);and, 3)amend the Council policy concerning the installation of trial traffic calming facilities
to allow the installation of interim or permanent facilities prior to the adoption of required
Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans; motion carried (5-0).
1. APPEAL -TREE REMOVAL AT 1307 MILL STREET(File No. 505)
Council held a public hearing to consider appeals by Torre Houlgate-West and Laurence D.
Houlgate of a Tree Committee action to approve the removal of a camphor tree at 1307 Mill Street;
Charles Root, applicant
Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, reviewed the Tree Committee's action.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Crain McCollum. Mill Street, asked Council to consider alternatives to tree removal.
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Charles Root the applicant, said the tree in question had died back considerably over the past few
years and urged Council not to overturn the Tree Committee's action.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by SmithlWilliams to adopt Resolution No. 8491 denying the appeal and
upholding the Tree Committee's action to grant removal,and directing staff to plant a replacement
camphor tree; motion tamed (5-0).
Council Member Romero asked if Council would agree to have staff explore the possibility of
moving the sidewalk out two feet, and buying easements from property owners to allow the
camphor trees on Mill Street an expanded growing area, and return with a cost estimate. Council
agreed to have staff investigate costs, but not place this work effort as a top priority. (General
consensus.)
2. APPEAL -TREE REMOVAL AT 1789 SAN LUIS DRIVE (File No. 505)
Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by John and Sandy Wallace
of a Tree Committee action to deny the removal of a tree at 1789 San Luis Drive; John Wallace,
applicant.
The applicants had requested earlier in the day that this item be continued to a future meeting.
Moved by Roalman/Smith to continue this item to a date certain; Tuesday, March 5, 1996.
3. APPEAL- GRILLCO. INC. (File No. 407)
Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by Kinko's 1 Hour Photo of
a Planning Commission action to approve (on appeal) a parking reduction for a five-unit
commercial center at 5, 9, 11, 13, and 19 Santa Rosa Street; Grillco, Inc., applicant.
This Item was withdrawn by the appellant.
Moved by Smith/Roalman to accept the withdrawal; motion carried (5-0).
4. APPEAL - FROOM RANCH ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Alex Madonna of the Community
Development Director's determination to require a focused environmental impact report for a 66.6-
acre annexation and development project proposed along Los Osos Valley Road between Madonna
Road and Highway 101 (Froom Ranch -Annx/R/ER 80-95); Alex Madonna, applicant.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, Ron Whisenand, Current Planning Manager, and
Whitney Mcllvaine, Associate Planner, presented background on the appeal pointing out that the
Council would be deciding tonight if a focused EIR was necessary,and not approving the proposed
project.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
Dennis Schmidt. Central Coast Engineering, responded to the key issues as they relate to the
eleven potentially significant Impacts Identified in the staff report.
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Steve Orosz. Penfield and Smith, described the specific traffic studies he had conducted with
regard to the proposed development.
Marty Tanoeman, attorney for the project, explained why an additional EIR was not necessary.
Sherry Medel, who lives near the property, expressed concern that a commercial development in
this location would bring a heavy influx of traffic and people.
Carmen Merril, also a nearby resident, opposed the commercial development of this site due to
impacts on the neighborhood.
Len Medel. Lima Street, opposed the development.
Sarah Chesebro. representing Caltrans, expressed their concern about the developments impacts
on the Los Osos Valley Road/Highway 101 interchange.
Steve DiVincenzi.SLOCOG,echoed the concerns expressed by Ms.Chesebro on behalf of Caltrans.
Richard Marshall. County Development Services Engineer, said that this development would have
impacts on the County as well in terms of traffic and levels of service.
Sandi Siaurdson. San Luis Obispo resident, urged Council to vote for the focused EIR and opposed
the project.
Lisa Camaso. Buchon Street, opposed the development.
Larry Allen, representing the Air Quality Control District, said that his organization had major
concerns not adequately addressed in the initial study and said the EIR was justified.
Pat Veesart,representing the Sierra Club, supported the staff recommendation to require a focused
EIR.
Steve McGrath, resident, said that a project of this magnitude should have an EIR.
Phil Ashley. La Cita Court, reminded Council of the recommendations in the final report by the
Environmental Quality Task Force and urged Council to deny the appeal.
Dennis Schmidt responded to comments made during the public hearing.
Steve Orosz. Penfield and Smith, clarified issues related to traffic on Los Osos Valley Road.
Mayor Settle closed the public hearing.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to 1)adopt resolution denying the appeal; 2)by motion,
approve workscope for consultant services to prepare an Environmental Impact Report, excluding
drainage and with additional study in air quality areas, for the Froom Ranch Project (workscope
to include Geology, Water Supply, Transportation/Circulation, Biology, Botany, Noise, Utility
Systems and Aesthetics), and authorize staff to proceed with sending out Request for Proposal
documents to qualified consulting firms,after consultation with the applicant regarding his desire
to proceed with the project; and, 3)authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract
to a qualified consulting firm,contingent upon the developer depositing with the City the amount
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of the contract plus 30%; motion carried (3-2; Romero and Williams voting no).
Council Member Romero stated,for the record,that his no vote reflected his disagreement with the
magnitude of the workscope, although he did favor denying the appeal.
Vice Mayor Williams echoed this viewpoint
10:17 p.m. Mayor Settle declared a recess.
10:33 p.m. Mayor Settle reconvened the meeting; all Council Members present
5. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING -4411 BROOKPINE (File No. 463)
Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider a planned development rezoning to
allow smaller lots,slightly increased density, and smaller yards than are normally allowed in a low
density residential zone at the southwesterly end of Brookpine (4411 Brookpine); Hertel & Sons,
Inc., applicant
Moved by Smith/Williams to continue this item to a date certain; Tuesday, February 20, 1996.
6. UNDERGROUND DISTRICT 13 (File No. 563)
Council held a public hearing to consider amending Section 13.12.040 of the Municipal Code to
establish Underground Utilities District 13 (Foothill Boulevard from Ferrini Road to Santa Rosa
Street, and Santa Rosa Street north of Boysen Avenue to Montalban Street, and including Santa
Rosa Park).
Mike McCluskey.Public Works Director,reviewed the district's boundaries and explained when and
how the changeover would occur.
Mayor Settle opened the public hearing.
John Edaecombe. Board of Trustees of Zion Lutheran Church, asked if the church property would
be included in the district
Chris Larsen. Santa Rosa, expressed concern that his tenants would be disrupted during the
construction and about costs to property owners for hooking up to the underground utilities.
Mayor Settle closed the public.hearing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to introduce Ordinance No. 1292 to print establishing
Utilities Underground District 13; motion carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm.1. City Council agreed to take creek walk on Thursday, February 29, 1996, beginning 12:00
to 1:45 p.m. (General consensus.)
Comm. 2 Council Member Smith expressed concern after hearing from two people that they did
not believe they could communicate directly with Individual Council Members regarding items on
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Comm. 3. Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, said five traffic controller signals had been
melted down in Monday morning's electrical storm creating $10-16,000 in damages. To be
considered during mid-year budget review on February 27, 1996.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. BIA THURSDAY NIGHT FARMER'S MARKET RULES (File No. 476)
Council considered amendments to Thursday Night Rules and Regulations to redefine business
hours, passive solicitation of donations by entertainers, barbecue permits, and BIA participants
proof of worker's compensation insurance.
Pete Eberle. Thursday Night Activities Coordinator, presented the revised Thursday Night Rules.
Mayor Settle asked for comment from the public.
Ken Carpenter.Chief Running Dog,hotdog vendor in the plaza,objected to the new Thursday Night
Rules, and felt they were being implemented to prevent him from participating in Thursday Night
activities, Including barbecuing.
After discussion, moved by Williams/Romero to adopt a resolution approving the amended
Business Improvement Association's Thursday Night Activities/TNA Rules and Regulations; motion
failed (2-3; Settle, Roalman and Smith voting no.).
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 1293 approving the Business
Improvement Association's Thursday Night Rules and Regulations with modification to Section 2.,
"Business Hours," to allow "grandfathering" accommodation for three businesses that are
Impacted, referred back to the BIA staff to craft language with the assistance of the City Attorney;
motion carried (3-2, Romero and Williams voting no).
9. PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE BUILDING (Spec. No. 94-13B)
Council considered appropriating an additional $68,200 to the Parks and Recreation Office Building
project budget ($36,400 from the capital outlay fund completed projects account and $31,800 from
the general fund unappropriated balance).
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, explained increases in the design, construction and
construction management budgets.
Paul LeSaae. Parks and Recreation Director, justified additional costs for systems furniture
installation.
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Romero to approve appropriation of additional project funds;
motion carried (5-0).
11:32 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting to Closed Session in the Council Hearing Room.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1996 - 11:35 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL HEARING ROOM -990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice
Mayor Dodie Williams, and Mayor Allen Settle
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney
City Council held a closed session to discuss the following issue:
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (pursuant to Government Code §54956.8)
Property: Bowden Adobe
Negotiating Parties:
City of San Luis Obispo: Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
Property Owner Representative: John Kuden
Negotiation: Whether to Acquire
11:40 P.M. Council reconvened In open session.
Jeff Jorgensen. City Attorney, reported the results of property negotiations would not be disclosed
as the parties are still In negotiation and final action was not taken.
11:41 P.M. Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting to Monday, February 12, 1996,at 12:00 p.m. In the
Council Chamber of City Hall.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
KC:dr Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
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