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Home My WebLink About05/04/1999, C1 - MINUTES WING AGENDA.. Gnr E ITEM # MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY,APRIL 6, 1999-7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Ken Schwartz,Vice Mayor Dave Romero Absent: Mayor Allen K.Settle City Staff. Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen,City Attorney; Lee Price,City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer,Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statier, Finance Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director;Wendy George,Assistant to the CAO;Jeff Hook, Associate Planner; Pam Ricci,Associate Planner; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION: MONTH OF THE CHILD(April 1999). Proclamation presented to Krista Mudoett and local children from the Parks&Recreation Department "Sun and Fun"and"Star"programs for the Year of the Child. PROCLAMATION: ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH(April 1999). Proclamation presented to Karen Avdelott,YMCA General Director and Member of the Mayor's Youth Task Force. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code§54956.8 Property: Damon-Garcia Property (Broad Street) City Attorney Jorcrensen reported that the Closed Session was canceled. el-/ City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,April 6, 1999-7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Art Murphy had concerns regarding lighting and tree removals at the Saturn dealership. Rick Fabrick suggested that a doorbell should be installed at the San Luis Obispo Visitors Center. He also questioned the appropriateness of an invocation at a public meeting. Lief Erickson,a visitor from Sweden,described his community and their strategy for Economic Development. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Ewan noted he would refrain from Items#C6 and#C7 due to a potential conflict of interest(business within 300 feet). Council Member Marx pulled Item#C6 for questions. ACTION: Moved by SchwartziMarx to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 4:0(Note: Vote on Item#C6 and C7: 3:0.1 (Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest). C1. COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, March 16, 1999 Tuesday, March 23, 1999. ACTION: Moved by SchwartdMarx to waive oral reading and approve minutes as submitted; motion carried 4:0. C2. SUBMITTAL OF ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR ADOPTION. (File No.801-02) ACTION: Moved by SchwartziMarx to adopt Resolution No.8917 approving the Engineering Standards for Construction Projects; motion carried 4:0. C3. SIERRA AND INDUSTRIAL WAY WATER LINES. (File No.704-06) ACTION: Moved by Schwartr]Marx to 1)approve plans and specifications for"Sierra Way and Industrial Way Water Lines,Specification No.92-95"; 2)authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within budget; motion carried 4:0. C4. LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE PROPERTY ACQUISITION. (File No.601-06) ACTION: Moved by SchwartdMarx to adopt Resolution No.8918 to: 1)approve the reacquisition of an adjoining portion of property to the Laguna Lake Golf Course that is owned by the Congregational Church-United Church of Christ; 2)authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase and sale agreement; 3)approve an allocation from General Fund Unappropriated Reserves of$22,000 to fund the transaction and closing costs; motion carried 4:0. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,April 6, 1999-7:00 p.m. C5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO'S TOURISM ADVERTISING CONTRACT FOR 1999-2001. (File No.704-06) ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to approve the Promotional Coordinating Committee(PCC's) proposed Request for Proposals for 1999-2001 Marketing Services for the City of San Luis Obispo; motion carried 4:0. C6. PURCHASE OF TWO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD PROPERTIES. (File No.601-06) ACTION: Moved by SchwarbJMarx to 1)authorize the purchase of two properties from Union Pacific Railroad for the Railroad Transportation Center and the Railroad Recreational Trail -Phase 2 in the amounts of$680,995.65 and $81,837.50 respectively; 2)authorize the City Administrative Officer to sign purchase documents and the deed; motion carried 3:0:1 (Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest). C7. DESIGN SERVICES BUDGET FOR THE RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND PHASE II BIKE PATH PROJECTS. (File No.704-06) ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to increase the budget for design services for the Railroad Transportation Center and Phase 11 Bike Path projects from$90,000 to $103,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation to complete the work; motion carried 3:0:1 (Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT(APCD). Council Member Ewan reported that the APCD Board approved three District Rules at its meeting of March 24,1999,concerning hazardous air pollutants,toxic air contaminants and procedures for Determination of Compliance for new or modified power plants. CHANNEL COUNTIES DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES(LCC). Vice Mayor Romero reminded Council that the next Channel Counties Division LCC meeting will be held on April 23,1999 in Santa Barbara. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF THE 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG)AND HOME PROGRAMS AND 1-YEAR ACTION PLAN:AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 1997 CDBG PROGRAM. (File No.201-10) Associate Planner Hook provided the staff report and summarized recommendations as outlined in the staff report. Dana Lilley.County Planning, indicated that the County will hear the matter next Tuesday and is expected to take final action before forwarding the approval request to HUD. Questions from Council followed. c�3 City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,April 6, 1999-7:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Representatives from the Women's Shelter of San Luis Obispo,Sarah Guiletti,Assistant Director, Maryanne Kennedy. Executive Director,Alesa Caruthers,Case Manager,and Renee Douglas,Therapist,spoke in support of the Women's Shelter application for funding for transitional housing. They asked Council to reconsider the staff recommendation and allocate some funding for the project. Michael Morton, Director for Homeless Services of the EOC,spoke in support of the staff recommendation. He commented that he recognizes the concerns and the needs of the Women's Shelter, but understands the difficulty decision that must be made. Rick Fabrick urged the Council to approve the Women's Shelter application instead of completing the renovation of the Carnegie Library, as recommended by staff. Vice Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council questions and discussion followed. David Spoar, Executive Director of the Economic Vital Corporation, responded to questions from the regarding the revolving loan program and recommended approval. Dana Lilley responded to questions regarding funding re-programming and noticing procedures. The Mayor called a recess at 8:57 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. and Council discussion resumed. ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlEwan to 1)approve the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)activities and funding as show on Table 1 of the staff report, and the Draft 1999 Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan as modified by deleting the EOC Home Repair Program funding in the amount of$50,000 and substituting the Women's Shelter property acquisition for transitional housing in the amount of$50,000; 2)approve the amendments to the 1997 Community Development Block Grant Program Year,Table 2 as modified by closing out the Program Administration balance and adding$20,810 for the Women's Shelter transitional housing project and $94,666 for the County Historical Museum Rehab Program; 3)endorse the recommended Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)and Special Urban Projects funds,as shown in Tables 3 and 4;4)forward the Council's actions and funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors; motion tamed 4:0. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ATOLL HOLDINGS REZONING: 1150 LAUREL LANE. (File No.201-05) Associate Planner Ricci and Development Review Manager Whisenand provided the staff report and recommendations. Vice Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Val Milosovich,architect,concurred with the staff recommendation and encouraged approval. Vice Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. cl-q City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,April 6,1999-7:00 p.m. Council discussion ensued. Council Member Schwartz voiced opposition to the rezoning because he fears that it will be used for County Government offices,which is in conflict with the Downtown Concept Plan. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to Introduce Ordinance No.1350 to print, approving a negative declaration with mitigation measures,and amending the zoning map from M(Manufacturing)to M-MU (Manufacturing with Mixed Use)for property located at 1150 Laurel Lane, based on findings; motion carried 3:1 (Council Member Schwartz opposed). Brief discussion ensued regarding the appeal.Appellant Hank Harbers expressed his concern that if a second driveway is required, he cannot proceed with the project ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8919 upholding the appeal, modifying the approval of the use permit by deleting Condition 14,which endorses the addition of a second driveway to serve the project from Laurel Lane; motion carried 4:0. 3. ACACIA CREEK LLC PLANNED DEVELOPMENT: 3450 BROAD STREET. (File No.203-05) Associate Planner Ricci provided the staff report and recommendation as outlined in the staff report. Council questions followed. Vice Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in support of the application: Project architect Steve Pultz, perspective tenants Phil Dauterrnan (Tri-Counties Regional Center)and Tom Morrell,and Tom Patterson.Patterson Realty. Roser Marshall.3740 Broad,voiced concerns regarding drainage and traffic impacts. He suggested that the landscape Island be eliminated and a center tum lane developed. in addition,he proposed that the speed limit be reduced to Tank Farm Road. Vice Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to introduce Ordinance No. 1351 to print approving a negative declaration and amending the zoning map from C-S-S(Service Commercial with Special Considerations)to C-S-S-PD(Service Commercial with Special Considerations with a Planned Development)for property located at 3450 Broad street, based on findings; motion carried 4:0. Council Member Schwartz commented that he continues to be frustrated with the planned development(PD) process and urged the Council to consider a re-examination of the PD ordinance. At 11:00 p.m.the Council reviewed the agenda. The CAO recommended that the Council move on to Items 4 and 6,and continue Item 5 to the next available agenda. COMMUNICATIONS C�-S , City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday,April 6, 1999-7:00 p.m. Council Member Marx summarized her memo to Council regarding Maplewood Farm,which is operated by the Parks and Recreation Department in Vancouver. She suggested a similar operation might work on the Dalidio property. Council Member Ewan complimented the Police and Fire Departments for their recent participation at the Sinsheimer Elementary School Career Day. Council Member Ewan suggested that staff prepare an inventory of office space needs in the City. This item was referred to staff to bring back as part of the review of Council Goals Action Plans on April 19, 1999. BUSINESS ITEMS 4. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE PROJECT WITH PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT FEATURES. (File No.704-06) Council Member Schwartz stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest(financial interest-First Bank). Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report. On behalf of the Downtown Association Parking Committee, he also displayed an overhead transparency outlining an alternative to the recommended project,as proposed by the committee. Vice Mayor Romero opened the meeting for public comment Mike Spangler speaking for David Billingslee.owner of Firestone Grill,explained that he supports the concept plan but opposes the elimination of on-street parking without providing parking elsewhere. David Booker,First Bank,stated that he supports the alternative proposal as submitted by the Parking Committee. He remarked that he could live with the elimination of one space but would prefer to see a plan for replacing lost parking. John Stuart.7373 Alrita,commented that he wants some assurance that two lanes will remain open at all times during construction of the mid-Higuem Street bridge. He also suggested that Morro street be Included in the bulb-out project David Booker questioned how the project will be completed with two lanes remaining open. Joe DeLucia.Thai Classic Restaurant,commented in favor of the recommendation and said he was willing to make the commitment. Deborah Holley.Downtown Association Administrator,objected to the number of spaces lost because parking is so important to continued viability of the downtown. She asked the Council to keep the Downtown Association's Interest in mind as they make a decision on this project Vice Mayor Romero returned discussion to the dais. ACTION: Moved by MandEwan to 1) approve the concept of widened sidewalks along Higuera Street in the vicinity of Osos Street as a part of the Higuem street Bridge Rehabilitation Project; 2)appropriate$43,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund for Higuera Street Bridge environmental and design C�"Co City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday,April 6,1999 -7:00 p.m. services; 3)authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the amendment to the agreement for environmental and design services with Martin and Kane, Inc; motion carried 3:0:1 (Schwartz refrained due to a potential conflict of interest). 5. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEASIBILITY STUDY. (File No.704-06) Due to lateness of the hour, this matter was continued to the next available agenda. 6. SETTING AGENDA FOR JOINT CITY COUNCIL,PLANNING COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING 4127199. (File No.301-14) Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report. Individual Council input was received on discussion topics for the scheduled joint study session. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Vice Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 12:35 a.m.to Monday,April 19,1999 at 7:0 in the Council Chamber,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. Le ce,C.M City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 4120199 LP:dr MINUTES STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY,APRIL 19, 1999-7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Ken Schwartz,Vice Mayor Dave Romero,and Mayor Allen K. Settle City Staff: Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Lee Price,City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief;John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage,Parks and Recreation Director; Wendy George,Assistant to the CAO; Linda Asprion, Revenue Manager; and Carolyn Dominguez,Accounting Manager PUBLIC COMMENT None STUDY SESSION 1. 1999-01 FINANCIAL PLAN COUNCIL GOAL WORK PROGRAMS. (File No.410-02) Purpose: To discuss work programs as recommended by staff,modify the work programs as desired, and tentatively approve the work programs. Study Session Highlights: Finance Director Statler presented the staff report. The City Council reviewed, in order as outlined in the staff report,the action plans for the following categories of City Council Goals: Major City Goals,Other Important Objectives,and Address as Resources Permit. Public Comments: Mark McCullough.President of the San Luis Obispo Fire Fighters Association,asked the Council to consider approving the Fire Department's request to add two additional firefighter positions. Stephen Yung, Palm Street property owner,asked for clarifications about plans to build the Palm Street II Parking Structure. He asked if the City was going to condemn his property again and indicated concern because of pending lease agreements. City Administrator 6*1-- • City Council Meeting Page 2 Monday,April 19, 1999-7:00 p.m. Dunn mentioned that the Council would be reviewing the Downtown Parking &Access Plan on May 41 and invited Mr.Yung,and all those interested,to attend this important session. -end of public testimony— Council discussion ensued. There was consensus to modify the action plans,as follows: MAJOR CITY GOALS: • Lona Tenn Water Suaplv: Staff to include action step relative to groundwater project • Downtown Plan:Add actions steps: 1) "Evaluate the facilities maintenance program. 2) "Reinstate Mission-Style Sidewalks."; and 3) `Investigate feasibility of developing Fremont Plaza". • Neighborhood Preservation/Enhancement: 1)Allocate funding in the budget for pedestrian street lighting, 2)Add an action step: "Develop standards for pedestrian street lighting". OTHER IMPORTANT OBJECTIVES: • Circulation Element. Revise objective to read: "Continue implementing the Circulation Element to relieve congestion and slow traffic in neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety". • Transit Transfer Center. Reduce the scope of study to two sites for the transit center. ADDRESS AS RESOURCES PERMIT. • Circulation Element Update: 1)Revise the objective to read: "Update the Circulation Element'. 2)Add an action step: "Work with CalTrans on freeway off-ramp closures and the Santa Rosa/Highway 101 Interchange". In addition,other comments and suggestions were made by individual members of the Council for consideration by staff. ACTION: Council reviewed,modified and tentatively approved Council Goal Work Programs for 1999-01. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Se djoumed the meeting at 11:10 p.m.to Tuesday,April 20,1999 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Cha ier,99012alm Street,San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 514199 LP:dr Lee Price,C.M.C. City Clerk MEETIN AGENDA DATE ITEM # C Meeting of 5/4/99 Item#Cl MEMORANDUM Date: 5/3/99 To: Mayor& Members of the City Council From: Lee Price, City Cler �/ RE: Minutes 4/6/99 and 4/19/99 At the request of Vice Mayor Romero, the Minutes of 4/6/99 and 4/19/99 have been revised, as attached. The modifications reflect corrections and/or clarification, and are summarized as follows: 4/6/99: Page 1 -Add Invocation Page 5 - Correct statement(see language highlighted) Page 7 -Add informal direction to staff(see language highlighted) 4/19/99: Page 2 - Revise item 2 regarding Downtown Plan Add"a"and "b"to clarify intent L ❑ _....�_...J ❑Y�:.._.: 0::f ❑mc.; "MAA ❑REC DIR �� ❑UTII ^" ❑- ❑PEI ,1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY,APRIL 6, 1999 -7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Ken Schwartz,Vice Mayor Dave Romero Absent: Mayor Allen K. Settle City Staff: Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen,City Attomey; Lee Price,City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director;Wendy George,Assistant to the CAO;Jeff Hook, Associate Planner; Pam Ricci,Associate Planner; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager INVOCATION Pastor Dale German,Church of the Nazarene, provided the invocation. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION: MONTH OF THE CHILD (April 1999). Proclamation presented to Krista Mud-q and local children from the Parks 8;Recreation Department "Sun and Fun"and"Star"programs for the Year of the Child. PROCLAMATION: ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH (April 1999). Proclamation presented to Karen Avdelott.YMCA General Director and Member of the Mayor's Youth Task Force. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Govemment Code§54966.8 Property: Damon-Garcia Property (Broad Street) City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,April 6, 1999-7:00 p.m. City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the Closed Session was canceled. PUBLIC COMMENT Art Murphy had concerns regarding lighting and tree removals at the Saturn dealership. Rick Fabrick suggested that a doorbell should be installed at the San Luis Obispo Visitors Center. He also questioned the appropriateness of an invocation at a public meeting. Lief Erickson,a visitor from Sweden,described his community and their strategy for Economic Development. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Ewan noted he would refrain from Items#C6 and#C7 due to a potential conflict of interest(business within 300 feet). Council Member Marx pulled Item#C6 for questions. ACTION: Moved by SchwartdMarx to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 4:0(Note: Vote on Item#C6 and C7: 3:0:1(Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest). C1. COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, March 16, 1999 Tuesday, March 23, 1999. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to waive oral reading and approve minutes as submitted; motion carried 4:0. C2. SUBMITTAL OF ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR ADOPTION. (File No.801-02) ACTION: Moved by SchwarbJMarx to adopt Resolution No.8917 approving the Engineering Standards for Construction Projects; motion carried 4:0. C3. SIERRA AND INDUSTRIAL WAY WATER LINES. (File No.704-06) ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to 1)approve plans and specifications for"Sierra Way and Industrial Way Water Lines,Specification No.92-95'; 2)authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within budget; motion carried 4:0. C4. LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE PROPERTY ACQUISITION. (File No.601-06) ACTION: Moved by SchwarbJMarx to adopt Resolution No.8918 to: 1)approve the reacquisition of an adjoining portion of property to the Laguna Lake Golf Course that is owned by the Congregational Church-United Church of Christ; 2)authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase and sale agreement; 3)approve an allocation from General Fund Unappropriated Reserves of$22,000 to fund the transaction and closing costs; motion carred 4:0. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,April 6, 1999-7:00 p.m. C5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO'S TOURISM ADVERTISING CONTRACT FOR 1999-2001. (File No.704-06) ACTION: Moved by SchwartzJMarx to approve the Promotional Coordinating Committee(PCC's) proposed Request for Proposals for 1999-2001 Marketing Services for the City of San Luis Obispo; motion carried 4:0. C6. PURCHASE OF TWO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD PROPERTIES. (File No.601-06) ACTION: Moved by SchwarhJMarx to 1)authorize the purchase of two properties from Union Pacific Railroad for the Railroad Transportation Center and the Railroad Recreational Trail-Phase 2 in the amounts of$680,995.65 and$81,837.50 respectively; 2)authorize the City Administrative Officer to sign purchase documents and the deed; motion carried 3:0:1 (Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest). C7. DESIGN SERVICES BUDGET FOR THE RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND PHASE 11 BIKE PATH PROJECTS. (File No.704-06) ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Marx to increase the budget for design services for the Railroad Transportation Center and Phase II Bike Path projects from$90,000 to $103,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation to complete the work; motion carried 3:0:1 (Ewan refrained due to a potential conflict of interest). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT(APCD). Council Member Ewan reported that the APCD Board approved three District Rules at its meeting of March 24, 1999,concerning hazardous air pollutants,toxic air contaminants and procedures for Determination of Compliance for new or modified power plants. CHANNEL COUNTIES DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES(LCC). Vice Mayor Romero reminded Council that the next Channel Counties Division LCC meeting will be held on April 23,1999 in Santa Barbara. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF THE 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG)AND HOME PROGRAMS AND 1-YEAR ACTION PLAN: AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 1997 CDBG PROGRAM. (File No.20140) Associate Planner Hook provided the staff report and summarized recommendations as outlined in the staff report. Dana Lillev,County Planning, indicated that the County will hear the matter next Tuesday and is expected to take final action before forwarding the approval request to HUD. Questions from Council followed. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,April 6, 1999 -7:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Representatives from the Women's Shelter of San Luis Obispo,Sarah Guiletti,Assistant Director, Maryanne Kennedy, Executive Director,Alesa Caruthers, Case Manager,and Renee Douglas.Therapist,spoke in support of the Women's Shelter application for funding for transitional housing. They asked Council to reconsider the staff recommendation and allocate some funding for the project. Michael Morton. Director for Homeless Services of the EOC,spoke In support of the staff recommendation. He commented that he recognizes the concerns and the needs of the Women's Shelter, but understands the difficulty decision that must be made. Rick Fabrick urged the Council to approve the Women's Shelter application instead of completing the renovation of the Carnegie Library,as recommended by staff. Vice Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. Council questions and discussion followed. David Spoar. Executive Director of the Economic Vital Corporation, responded to questions from the regarding the revolving loan program and recommended approval. Dana Lilley responded to questions regarding funding re-programming and noticing procedures. The Mayor called a recess at 8:57 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. and Council discussion resumed. ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlEwan to 1)approve the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program(CDBG)activities and funding as show on Table 1 of the staff report,and the Draft 1999 Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan as modified by deleting the EOC Home Repair Program funding In the amount of$50,000 and substituting the Women's Shelter property acquisition for transitional housing in the amount of$50,000; 2)approve the amendments to the 1997 Community Development Block Grant Program Year,Table 2 as modified by closing out the Program Administration balance and adding$20,810 for the Women's Shelter transitional housing project and$94,666 for the County Historical Museum Rehab Program; 3)endorse the recommended Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)and Special Urban Projects funds, as shown in Tables 3 and 4;4)forward the Council's actions and funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors; motion carried 4:0. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ATOLL HOLDINGS REZONING: 1150 LAUREL LANE. (File No.201-05) Associate Planner Ricci and Development Review Manager Whisenand provided the staff report and recommendations. Vice Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. Val Milosovich,architect,concurred with the staff recommendation and encouraged approval. Vice Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,April 6, 1999-7:00 p.m. Council discussion ensued. Council Member Schwartz voiced opposition to the rezoning because he fears that it will be used for County Government offices,which is in conflict with the Downtown Concept Plan. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to introduce Ordinance No. 1350 to print, approving a negative declaration with mitigation measures,and amending the zoning map from M(Manufacturing)to M-MU (Manufacturing with Mixed Use)for property located at 1150 Laurel Lane, based on findings; motion carried 3:1 (Council Member Schwartz opposed). Brief discussion ensued regarding the appeal.Appellant Hank Harbers expressed his concern that if a second driveway is required, he cannot proceed with the project. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8919 upholding the appeal, modifying the approval of the use permit by deleting Condition 14,which endorses the addition of a second driveway to serve the project from Laurel Lane; motion carried 4:0. 3. ACACIA CREEK LLC PLANNED DEVELOPMENT: 3450 BROAD STREET. (File No.203-05) Associate Planner Ricci provided the staff report and recommendation as outlined in the staff report. Council questions followed. Vice Mayor Romero opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in support of the application: Project architect Steve Pultz, perspective tenants Phil Dauterman (Tri-Counties Regional Center) and Tom Morrell. and Tom Patterson.Patterson Realty. Roger Marshall.3740 Broad,voiced concerns regarding drainage and traffic impacts. He suggested that the landscape Island be eliminated and a center turn lane developed. In addition,he proposed that the speed limit be reduced on'Bfoad'Street to`Tank Farm Road. Vice Mayor Romero closed the public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to introduce Ordinance No. 1351 to print approving a negative declaration and amending the zoning map from C-S-S(Service Commercial with Special Considerations)to C-S-S-PD(Service Commercial with Special Considerations with a Planned Development)for property located at 3450 Broad street, based on findings; motion carried 4:0. Council Member Schwartz commented that he continues to be frustrated with the planned development(PD) process and urged the Council to consider a re-examination of the PD ordinance. At 11:00 p.m.the Council reviewed the agenda. The CAO recommended that the Council move on to Items 4 and 6,and continue Item 5 to the next available agenda. City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday,April 6, 1999-7:00 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Marx summarized her memo to Council regarding Maplewood Farm,which Is operated by the Parks and Recreation Department in Vancouver. She suggested a similar operation might work on the Dalidio property. Council Member Ewan complimented the Police and Fire Departments for their recent participation at the Sinsheimer Elementary School Career Day. Council Member Ewan suggested that staff prepare an inventory of office space needs in the City. This item was referred to staff to bring back as part of the review of Council Goals Action Plans on April 19, 1999. BUSINESS ITEMS 4. HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE PROJECT WITH PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT FEATURES. (File No.704-06) Council Member Schwartz stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest(financial interest-First Bank). Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report. On behalf of the Downtown Association Parking Committee, he also displayed an overhead transparency outlining an alternative to the recommended project,as proposed by the committee. Vice Mayor Romero opened the meeting for public comment. Mike Spangler speaking for David Billinaslee,owner of Firestone Grill,explained that he supports the concept plan but opposes the elimination of on-street parking without providing parking elsewhere. David Booker, First Bank,stated that he supports the alternative proposal as submitted by the Parking Committee. He remarked that he could live with the elimination of one space but would prefer to see a plan for replacing lost parking. John Stuart.7373 Alrita,commented that he wants some assurance that two lanes will remain open at all times during construction of the mid-Higuera Street bridge. He also suggested that Morro street be Included in the bulb-out project. David Booker questioned how the project will be completed with two lanes remaining open. Joe DeLucia.Thai Classic Restaurant,commented in favor of the recommendation and said he was willing to make the commitment. Deborah Holley, Downtown Association Administrator,objected to the number of spaces lost because parking is so important to continued viability of the downtown. She asked the Council to keep the Downtown Association's interest in mind as they make a decision on this project Vice Mayor Romero returned discussion to the dais. City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday,April 6, 1999-7:00 pm. wring Council discussion,Vic*Mavor Romero expressed concern tha slx or more parkin paces would be lost by closing off the two driveways(infout of the Court Street parking 'ot)on Higuera Street. The City Council agreed that this matter would come back for review After staff study ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to 1)approve the concept of widened sidewalks along Higuera Street in the vicinity of Osos Street as a part of the Higuera street Bridge Rehabilitation Project; 2) appropriate$43,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund for Higuera Street Bridge environmental and design services; 3)authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the amendment to the agreement for environmental and design services with Martin and Kane, Inc; motion carried 3:0:1 (Schwartz refrained due to a potential conflict of interest). 5. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEASIBILITY STUDY. (File No.704-06) Due to lateness of the hour, this matter was continued to the next available agenda. 6. SETTING AGENDA FOR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING 4127199. (File No.301-14) Community Development Director Jonas presented the staff report. Individual Council input was received on discussion topics for the scheduled joint study session. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Vice Mayor Romero adjourned the meeting at 12:35 a.m.to Monday,April 19,1999 a -:00 .m.in th Council Chamber,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. Lee Price, .M.C. City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 4120199 LP:dr MINUTES STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONDAY,APRIL 19, 1999-7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Ken Schwartz,Vice Mayor Dave Romero,and Mayor Allen K. Settle City Staff: Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen,City Attorney; Lee Price,City Clerk; Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer;Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director,Wendy George,Assistant to the CAO; Linda Asprion, Revenue Manager; and Carolyn Dominguez,Accounting Manager PUBLIC COMMENT None STUDY SESSION 1. 1999-01 FINANCIAL PLAN COUNCIL GOAL WORK PROGRAMS. (File No.410-02) Purpose: To discuss work programs as recommended by staff,modify the work programs as desired,and tentatively approve the work programs. Study Session Highlights: Finance Director Statler presented the staff report. The City Council reviewed, in order as outlined in the staff report,the action plans for the following categories of City Council Goals: Major City Goals,Other Important Objectives,and Address as Resources Permit. Public Comments: Mark McCullough,President of the San Luis Obispo Fire Fighters Association,asked the Council to consider approving the Fire Department's request to add two additional firefighter positions. Stephen Yung, Palm Street property owner,asked for clarifications about plans to build the Palm Street If Parking Structure. He asked if the City was going to condemn his property again and indicated concern because of pending lease agreements. City Administrator City Council Meeting Page 2 Monday,April 19, 1999-7:00 p.m. Dunn mentioned that the Council would be reviewing the Downtown Parking &Access Plan on May a and invited Mr.Yung,and all those interested,to attend this important session. -end of public testimony— Council discussion ensued. There was consensus to modify the action plans,as follows: MAJOR CITY GOALS: • Lotto Tenn Water Supply: Staff to Include action step relative to groundwater project. • Downtown Plan:Add actions steps: 1) "Evaluate the facilities maintenance program."; 2) "Re-initiate the City program to Install Mission-Style Sidewalks."; and 3) `Investigate feasibility of developing Fremont Plaza". • Neighborhood Preservation/Enhancement: 1)Allocate funding in the budget for pedestrian street lighting, 2)Add an action step: "Develop standards for pedestrian street lighting". OTHER IMPORTANT OBJECTIVES: • Circulation Element: Revise objective to read: "Continue implementing the Circulation Element to, Jaa relieve congestion, and 0 slow traffic in neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety". • Transit Transfer Center: Reduce the scope of study to two sites for the transit center. ADDRESS AS RESOURCES PERMIT. • Circulation Element Update: 1) Revise the objective to read. "Update the Circulation Element'. 2)Add an action step: "Work with CalTrans on freeway off-ramp closures and the Santa Rosa/Highway 101 Interchange". In addition,other comments and suggestions were made by individual members of the Council for consideration by staff. ACTION: Council reviewed, modified and tentatively approved Council Goal Work Programs for 1999-01. There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 11:10 p.m.to Tuesday,April 20,1999 at 5:30 p.m.in the Council Chamber,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 514199 n LP:dr Lee Price,C.M.C. City Clerk