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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/2000, C1 - MINUTES council 75 00 CITY OF SAN .LUIS UBISPO Cl. Consideration of the minutes of Tuesday, April' 18,20.00.. Minutes to Follow,at a hater Date C14 MEETINGAGENDA DATE2�/-,�,�ITEM # REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, APRIL 18,2000-4:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present:. Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero,Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, 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 Stotler, Finance Director; Ann Slate, Human Resources 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; Pam Ricci, Associate Planner; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager; John Shoals, Associate Planner;Tim Bochum, Deputy Public Works Director; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner - STUDY SESSION INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION BY CAL POLY STAFF ON THE CAL POLY MASTER PLAN UPDATE. Linda C. Dalton, Vice Provost for Institutional Planning at Cal Poly, summarized the key components of the Master Plan. Public Comment: Eric Greening, Atascadero resident,commented that he hopes Cal Poly will work integrally with the City and County,and consider the General Plans of both as the Master Plan is finalized. He shared specific concerns about circulation and suggested that Cal Poly consult with both local transit agencies to ensure quality transportation and circulation. In addition, he suggested that the Plan include access to buses and paths for bicycles and pedestrians. Mr.Greening voiced some concerns relative to oil drip runoff from parking lots to nearby creeks and urged Cal Poly to become an integral part of the Water Master Plan process. In closing,the speaker encouraged Cal Poly to consider providing wetland learning opportunities for students and remain "at the table" when the City and County are considering issues regarding housing and transportation. Ray Norguist, retired Cal Poly faculty member, shared concern about the Impact of the MasterPlan on housing in the neighborhoods. He had questions regarding the total Page 2 City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 18,2000-4:00 p.m• number of students,expected population and the number of new on-campus housing to be provided. —end of public comments— iat Cal Poly will provide a total f 6 beds by the time the Vice Provost Dalton reported te emphasized that the Plan will morOe thandouble the current on master Plan is comp campus housing. Council questions followed. In response to Inquiry about whether Cal Poly plans to continue to subsidize the City's public transportation system and/or otherwise provide alternative transportation for students,Vice Provost Dalton reported that Cal Poly Is currently considering an internal shuttle service. Vice Provost Dalton reported on plans for expanding the sports facilities and clarified that the plan identifies a future location for a new football stadium. The stadium further noted 12,000 people,not 70,000 as Is incorrectly stated in the preliminary plan. that the formal public review draft will be issued In May. Individual Council remarks followed. Concerns expressed and housthe Impact r the community, specifically relating to transportation, parking oun encouraged Cal Poly toou�un ties for publicod public iniput ions n the development ochniquesT to 'f the Plan. Council public and provide opp expressed support for components of the Master Plan that call for the preservation o open space and sensitivity to environmental concerns. Cal Poly was urged to assist the City by educating students about communis ted that Cal Poly consider provid nalues and encourage them to ig housing rentalntain properties. In addition, it was Sugg assistance for staff and faculty in the community and,further,that options be explored for improving access to Cal Poly,especially at Foothill and California. efore the Vice Provost Dalton environmental impactpublicat meetings are planned for May 8"'and 10" '. Bob preparation of the Kitamura, Director of Facilities Planning,responded to questions regarding the status o construction of the new parking structure on campus. CAO Dunn reported that staff will bring back for Council discussion a series of suggestions to forward to Cal Poly formally at the first meeting In June. Mayor Settle adjourned the Study Session at 5:22 p.m. Mayor Settle reconvened at 7:03 p.m.to regular session. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Pursuant to Government Code§54956.9 Existing Litigation Simpson v.City of San Luis Obispo City Attorney JoMensen reported that the Council authorized settlement negotiations. Page 3 City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 18,2000-4:00 p.m. PRESENTATION EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK. Mayor Settle recognized all City employees and members of the Organizational Vitality Committee for their outstanding service. PUBLIC COMMENT Doul Hendrv.1594 Framuesa Drive,(representing the Youth Sports Association)spoke in support of Item#C5 and thanked the Council for the work done to-date on the Damon-Garcia sports fields. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by SchwarbJEwan to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0. C1. COUNCIL MINUTES OF TUESDAY APRIL 4 2000. ACTION: Moved by SchwartrJEwan to waive oral reading and approve as submitted; motion carried 5:0. C2, APPOINTMENT OF CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. ACTION: Moved by Schwwan to adopt Resolution No.9037 appointing Kenneth C. Hampian to the position of City Administrative Officer effective January 1,2001 and establishing terms and conditions of employment; motion carried 5:0. C3. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to 1)adopt Resolution No.9038 adjusting the annual salary of the City Administrative Officer. 2) Adopt Resolution No.9040 adjusting the annual salary and other benefits of the City Attomey; motion carried 5.0. C4. UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK REMOVAL. ACTION: Moved by SchwartzlEwan to 1)approve plans and specifications for "Removal of Underground Fuel Storage Tanks,Specification No.900188:" 2. Appropriate$14,000 to the project budget from the unappropriated balance of the general fund to cover removal costs. 3) 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 5:0. C5. CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT'S SERVICES TO DESIGN THE DAMON-GARCIA SPORTS FIELDS. ACTION: Moved by Schw_ a�to approve the contract with the Firma Design Group In the amount of$181,340 for Phase 1 of the design of the Damon-Garcia Sports Fields and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,April 18,2000-4:00 p.m. C6. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY–TRICKLING FILTER COATING(SPECIFICATION NO.90023). ACTION: Moved by SchwarhJEwan to 1)award the contract of$69,458.90 to Howard Ridley Company for Water Reclamation Facility–Trickling Filter Coating. 2) Approve the transfer of$84,000 from general Water Reclamation Facility–Major Equipment Replacement Budget to the specific project account; motion carried 5:0. APPOINTMENT Al. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY. ACTION: Moved by Settle(Ewan to confirm the Mayor's appointments of David Booker and Jose Lemus to the Housing Authority; motion carried 5:0. By mutual agreement,the City Council took Item#6 out of order to hear it before other matters on the agenda. 6. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY CAL POLY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS. Public Comment: Jack Penrod and Janice Carr, representing the College of Business, spoke In support of this one-time fee waiver request. it was reported that tax returns are prepared for the low- income for free by Poly students. It was emphasized that the College had not included in this year's budget costs for the administrative use permit fee, but would plan for future costs and not return with additional requests for a fee waiver. -end of public testimony— ACTION: Moved by Romero/Settle to approve the request for waiver of fees by Cal Poly College of Business for refund of planning fees; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. SANTA BARBARA CORRIDOR OPERATIONAL STUDY AND PLAN LINE. Council Member Ewan noted that because of a potential conflict of Interest(Santa Barbara Street business owner)he would refrain from participation In the deliberations. He reserved the right to comment as a property owner. He stepped down from the dais. Public Works Director McCluskey and Deputy Public Works Director Bochum presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Jack Ferris, owner of Ferris Lighting & Electric, commented in support of the staff recommendations and thanked the City for listening to the neighborhood concerns. Pat Demsey. SLO resident, urged the Council to Install a traffic signal at High Street. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,April 18,2000-4:00 p.m. Rob Strong, Strong Planning Services, provided additional information about the expansion plan for Pacific Home Do-it Center. He spoke in favor of the staff recommendations and urged the Council to proceed. John Ewan,2121 Santa Barbara, spoke in support and encouraged the Council to move ahead. Steve Rarig. 1998 Santa Barbara,also commented in support of the plan. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Council discussion followed. Council Member Romero voiced objection to the staff recommendation because he considers the solution only short term. He indicated he would prefer the Council consider one CIP project to widen the street all at once. In addition, he suggested that a signal would be better at the High Street intersection and argued that the comers of Roundhouse should be widened to accommodate large trucks, including fire engines. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to support the revised traffic operations strategy for Santa Barbara Street as described in Exhibits A, B & C of the staff report and approve the funding and implementation strategy as recommended by staff; motion carried 3:1:0(Romero opposed; Ewan refrained). Council Member Ewan returned to the dais. 2. APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF CHANGES TO ACCOMMODATE AN ATTIC CONVERSION AT 1273 STAFFORD(ARC-10-00). Major Settle noted that the applicant/appellant has submitted a request for a continuance and a referral back to the Architectural Review Commission(ARC). Community Development Director Jonas provided background and presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Edmond Rambuskyattorney representing the applicant/appellant, addressed concerns that the ARC had regarding the enforcement of a recorded covenant precluding the use of the loft as a bedroom. He reported that the applicant Is willing to record the covenant and argued that the application complies with the Municipal Code. He Indicated that there were no justified findings for denial and urged the Council to uphold the appeal and approve the application. Yolanda Lee, 525 Kentucky, neighboring property owner, spoke in opposition to approval of the application. She reported that the applicant began remodeling without obtaining the necessary permits and, because of that, she does not trust the applicant to honor the covenant. Isabel Marques. 1239 Stafford Street,also spoke in opposition to the application for reasons mentioned by the previous speaker. In addition, she noted that when the original application was considered In 1991, she and others had expressed concerns at that time about density and the impact on the neighborhood. Steve Ferrario,applicant/appellant, addressed some of the comments made by staff and the public. He reported that since the time he took ownership, he has reduced the density. He City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday,April 18,2000-4:00 pm. stated that his intent Is to improve the property and seek higher quality tenants, not to increase the density. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. City Attorney Jorgensen advised that the Council has no obligation to allow the applicant to legalize an illegal attic. He reported that recorded covenants are not new to the Council, but noted that they are discretionary and approval does not rest on building code compliance. Covenants are legal and enforceable, he added, but are not self-executed. Community Development Director Jonas added that part of the consideration is whether effort and time are needed to make covenants enforceable. He stated that the ARC was acting within its jurisdiction in this matter because of the changes proposed by the applicant. Council discussion followed. Vice Mayor Schwartz, Council Member Ewan and Council Member Marx all agreed that they do not find the changes proposed appropriate for the neighborhood. Council Member Romero argued that the application meets the codes and urged the Council to allow the applicant to proceed. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9039 denying the appeal and upholding the Architectural Review Commission's action to deny the project, based on findings and subject to conditions; motion carried 4:1 (Romero). 3. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING REQUEST AT THE CORNER OF AERO AND AIRPORT DRIVES(PD 215-99-910 AERO DRIVE). Associate Planner Shoals presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. John French, representing Cowan Trust,spoke in favor of the overall staff recommendation, but asked that the Council make both "airports and related services"and "government agency offices pertaining to airport operations and transportation administration" allowable by administrative use permit. In response to inquiry from Council Member Marx. Mr. French noted that Aero Drive could be potentially suitable for CalTrans offices. Vice Mayor Schwartz argued that there is good rationale to having those offices there and asked the speaker if the change he proposed would clarify the use. Mr. French Indicated it would. Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove,asked the Council to consider that the relocation of CalVans offices to Aero Drive would not be consistent with the Tri-polar Concept (cluster similar types of operations, particularly when they involve lots of public contact). Community Development Director Jonas pointed out that the category is not a Tri-polar Concept. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Council Member Ewan proposed that the first category be changed to"airport related services'' Council concurred with the changes proposed by Council Member Ewan and John French. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to introduce Ordinance No. 1369,as revised, amending the Zoning Map from C-S-S (Service Commercial with Special Consideration overlay zoning)to C-S-S-PD(Service-Commercial with Special G-Co City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday, April 18,2000-4:00 p.m. Consideration and Planned Development overlay zonings)for 91.0 Aero Drive(PD 215-99)based on findings and subject to conditions; motion carried 5:0. 4. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE NOMINATION OF 1317 BROAD STREET TO THE CITY'S MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC PLACES. Associate Planner Hook presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Steve McMasters, Chair of the CHC, spoke in support of the recommendation and provided background about the former"San Luis Steam Laundry." He responded to questions from the Council. Bob Schracie, CHC member, provided information about how the committee formulates recommendations. Property owner Roland Maddalena, 1329 Broad Street, provided history of the building and argued that the building was never used as a steam laundry. He added that the building has no architectural value, in his opinion, and argued that he would find it difficult to accept a requirement to replace the building with a similar one. He commented that he had purchased the property with the Intention of demolishing the building and replacing it with something better. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Brief Council discussion followed. Council Members Ewan and Marx argued in support of the CHC's recommendation. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to take no action to add this to the Master List of Historic Resources; motion carried 3:2(Ewan, Marx). BUSINESS ITEMS 5. ADOPT STREET SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS. Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report. Public Comments: Patricia Wilmore, Chamber of Commerce, urged the Council to take no action at this time and seek public Input on the design standards and the expenditure of public funds on the project Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation primarily because of the cost. He urged the Council to ask the public what projects are preferred and argued that this project is not a high priority one. —end of public testimony— Council debate followed. Mayor Settle urged the Council to defer taking any action on the sign standards until the public has had an opportunity to provide Input. C/-i City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday, April 18,2000-4:00 p.m. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to 1)adopt new Street Name Sign Standards. (Libre font,white border,with powder coated post in the downtown); motion passed 4:1 (Settle). ACTION: Moved by Settle/Schwartz to consider some funding on a smaller Increment at the next budget session for the coming year; motion carried 5:0. ACTION:'Moved by SettlelMarx to direct that the cost of installation be considered as a part of the 2001-03 Goal-setting and Financial Plan process; motion passed 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Settle to direct the priority of installation as downtown first,arterials and collector streets second, and then all other streets; motion passed 5:0. 6. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY CAL POLY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS. (See page#4 for action). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS ECONOMIC VITALITY CORPORATION (EVC) Council Member Marx provided an overview of the March 22,2000 meeting of the EVC (report on file with the City Clerk). SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS(SLOCOG) Council Member Romero reported on the April 5,2000 meeting of SLOCOG(report on file with the City Clerk) SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY(SLORTA) Council Member Romero reported that Laidlaw was awarded a multi-year contract for fixed route and para-transit service in San Luis Obispo Country. Ride-On Transportation was awarded a multi-year contract for the operation of dialysis treatment transportation services. COMMUNICATIONS SCHOOL SITING LEGISLATION Vice Mayor Schwartz requested that staff prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature to be distributed to the State Assembly committees and others that have yet to consider school siting legislation. Council concurred with the recommendation. TEN YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN Mayor Settle and Vice Mayor Schwartz requested that Council schedule time to fully discuss the Implication of the Ten Year Financial Plan presented to Council on February 29,2000. (Note: This item will be set for the May 16,2000 Council meeting.) 1 City Council Meeting Page 9 Tuesday,April 18,2000-4:00 p.m. MONTH OF THE CHILD Council Member Ewan reported on"Month of the Child"activities. CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAPS Council Member Ewan requested that the Geographic Information Systems staff prepare maps for each Council Member showing Council Member-owned property and businesses. The maps should clearly indicate the 300-foot circular perimeter that constitutes conflict of interest areas for Council Members. Council concurred and directed staff to prepare the maps. MAYOR-A-THON Mayor Settle announced that Friday,April 21,2000 is the Mayor-A Thon recognition of the Organtnssue Donor Program during the Week of the Red Cross. ZONE 9 Vice Mayor Schwartz noted the Zone 9 Advisory Committee recently received a report on environmental studies of the San Luis Watershed. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Me or tt adjourned the meeting at 12 midnight to Tuesday, May 2,2000 at 00p. `­1 e Co cil amber,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. Lee Price, C.M.C. City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5/2/00 LP:dr c� -9 { MEETING aloo AGENDA C.I DAT _ITEM #_ council mcmomn um 13'CODNCIL O CIDD DIR CMAO 0 FIN DIR DATE: May 1, 2000 EnCAOO 9W CHIEF p�(MRNEI( 9 DIR TO: Mayor&Members of the ouncil I'fCLERK1 TEARICIM 0 POLICE CHF y ❑� MT TEAM �REC DIR �'Mt6 V NFA p IRIL DIR FROM: Lee Price, City Cler o f7 PERS DIR SUBJECT: Revision to Minutes of 4/18/00 Council Member Romero requested that the Minutes of April 18, 2000 be amended to reflect more accurately his comments relative to Santa Barbara Street operational improvements: Page 5 Revise to read as follows: Council Member Romero voiced objection to the staff recommendation because he considers the- solution only shept teFm of the phasing proposed over several years. He indicated he would prefer the Council consider one CIP project to widen the east side of the street all at once. In addition, he suggested that a signal would be better at the High Street intersection and argued that the corners of Roundhouse should be widened to accommodate large trucks, including fire engines. He also urged the Council to consider a long term solution for traffic through this corridor. Vice Mayor Schwartz has requested be amended as follows: Page 8 Add the following informal action regarding street signs: Council agreed that, in the interim, the new standard shall apply to signs are replaced due to damage or theft and signs installed for new development Page 9 Add clarifying language relative to "conflict of interest maps": The maps should clearly indicate the 300-2,500 foot e*-Feu!aF ped etcr- boundary from any property acted upon in the City that might potentially constitute a conflict of interest areas for Council Members. A complete set of the Minutes,with the revisions proposed,are attached. RECEIVED MAY 1 - 2000 SLO CITY CLERK Memo for Minute Revisions REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY,APRIL 18, 2000 -4:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members John Ewan,Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero,Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, 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; Ann Slate, Human Resources 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; Pam Ricci,Associate Planner; Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager; John Shoals,Associate Planner; Tim Bochum, Deputy Public Works Director; Jeff Hook,Associate Planner STUDY SESSION INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION BY CAL POLY STAFF ON THE CAL POLY MASTER PLAN UPDATE. Linda C. Dalton.Vice Provost for Institutional Planning at Cal Poly, summarized the key components of the Master Plan. Public Comment: Eric Greening.Atascadero resident, commented that he hopes Cal Poly will work integrally with the City and County, and consider the General Plans of both as the Master Plan is finalized. He shared specific concerns about circulation and suggested that Cal Poly consult with both local transit agencies to ensure quality transportation and circulation. In addition, he suggested that the Plan include access to buses and paths for bicycles and pedestrians. Mr. Greening voiced some concerns relative to oil drip runoff from parking lots to nearby creeks and urged Cal Poly to become an integral part of the Water Master Plan process. In closing,the speaker encouraged Cal Poly to consider providing wetland learning opportunities for students and remain "at the table"when the City and County are considering issues regarding housing and transportation. Ray Norquist, retired Cal Poly faculty member, shared concern about the impact of the Master Plan on housing in the neighborhoods. He had questions regarding the total number of students, expected population and the number of new on-campus housing to be provided. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday,April 18, 2000 -4:00 p.m. --end of public comments— Vice Provost Dalton reported that Cal Poly will provide a total of 6,600 beds by the time the Master Plan is complete and emphasized that the Plan will more than double the current on- campus housing. Council questions followed. In response to inquiry about whether Cal Poly plans to continue to subsidize the City's public transportation system and/or otherwise provide alternative transportation for students,Vice Provost Dalton reported that Cal Poly is currently considering an internal shuttle service. Vice Provost Dalton reported on.plans for expanding the sports facilities and clarified that the plan identifies a future location for a new football stadium. The stadium would seat 10- 12,000 people, not 70,000 as is incorrectly stated in the preliminary plan. She further noted that the formal public review draft will be issued in May. Individual Council remarks followed. Concerns expressed included the impact to the community, specifically relating to transportation, parking and housing. Council encouraged Cal Poly to use good public relations techniques, to remain accessible to the public and provide opportunities for public input in the development of the Plan. Council expressed support for components of the Master Plan that call for the preservation of open space and sensitivity to environmental concerns. Cal Poly was urged to assist the City by educating students about community values and encourage them to maintain rental properties. In addition, it was suggested that Cal Poly consider providing housing assistance for staff and faculty in the community and,further,that options be explored for improving access to Cal Poly,especially at Foothill and California. Vice Provost Dalton announced that public meetings to receive comments before the preparation of the environmental impact report are planned for May 8"'and 10th. Bob Kitamura. Director of Facilities Planning, responded to questions regarding the status of construction of the new parking structure on campus. CAO Dunn reported that staff will bring back for Council discussion a series of suggestions to forward to Cal Poly formally at the first meeting in June. Mayor Settle adjourned the Study Session at 5:22 p.m. Mayor Settle reconvened at 7:03 p.m.to regular session. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Pursuant to Government Code§54956.9 Existing Litigation Simpson v.City of San Luis Obispo City Attorney Jorgensen reported that the Council authorized settlement negotiations. PRESENTATION EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,April 18,2000 -4:00 p.m. Mayor Settle recognized all City employees and members of the Organizational Vitality Committee for their outstanding service. __..... — PUBLIC COMMENT Doug Hendry,1594 Framuesa Drive,(representing the Youth Sports Association) spoke in support of Item#C5 and thanked the Council for the work done to-date on the Damon-Garcia sports fields. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried 5:0. C1. COUNCIL MINUTES OF TUESDAY,APRIL 4. 2000. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to waive oral reading and approve as submitted; motion carried 5:0. C2. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9037 appointing Kenneth C. Hampian to the position of City Administrative Officer effective January 1,2001 and establishing terms and conditions of employment; motion carried 5:0. C3. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to 1) adopt Resolution No.9038 adjusting the annual salary of the City Administrative Officer. 2) Adopt Resolution No.9040 adjusting the annual salary and other benefits of the City Attorney; motion carried 5:0. C4. UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK REMOVAL. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to 1) approve plans and specifications for "Removal of Underground Fuel Storage Tanks, Specification No.90018B." 2. Appropriate$14,000 to the project budget from the unappropriated balance of the general fund to cover removal costs. 3) 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 5:0. C5. CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT'S SERVICES TO DESIGN THE DAMON-GARCIA SPORTS FIELDS. ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to approve the contract with the Firma Design Group in the amount of$181,340 for Phase 1 of the design of the Damon-Garcia Sports Fields and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; motion carried 5:0. C6. WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY—TRICKLING FILTER COATING (SPECIFICATION NO. 90023). ACTION: Moved by Schwartz/Ewan to 1)award the contract of$69,458.90 to Howard Ridley Company for Water Reclamation Facility—Trickling Filter Coating. 2) Approve the transfer of$84,000 from general Water Reclamation Facility—Major Equipment Replacement Budget to the specific project account; motion carried 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday,April 18,2000-4:00 p.m. APPOINTMENT Al. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Ewan to confirm the Mayor's appointments of David Booker and Jose Lemus to the Housing Authority; motion carried 5:0. By mutual agreement,the City Council took Item#6 out of order to hear it before other matters on the agenda. 6. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY CAL POLY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS. Public Comment: Jack Penrod and Janice Carr, representing the College of Business, spoke in support of this one-time fee waiver request. It was reported that tax returns are prepared for the low- income for free by Poly students. It was emphasized that the College had not included in this year's budget costs for the administrative use permit fee, but would plan for future costs and not return with additional requests for a fee waiver. –end of public testimony— ACTION: Moved by Romero/Settle to approve the request for waiver of fees by Cal Poly College of Business for refund of planning fees; motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. SANTA BARBARA CORRIDOR OPERATIONAL STUDY AND PLAN LINE. Council Member Ewan noted that because of a potential conflict of interest(Santa Barbara Street business owner) he would refrain from participation in the deliberations. He reserved the right to comment as a property owner. He stepped down from the dais. Public Works Director McCluskey and Deputy Public Works Director Bochum presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Jack Ferris,owner of Ferris Lighting & Electric, commented in support of the staff recommendations and thanked the City for listening to the neighborhood concerns. Pat Demsev,SLO resident, urged the Council to install a traffic signal at High Street Rob Strong Strong Planning Services, provided additional information about the expansion plan for Pacific Home Do-It Center. He spoke in favor of the staff recommendations and urged the Council to proceed. John Ewan,2121 Santa Barbara,spoke in support and encouraged the Council to move ahead. Steve Rarig, 1998 Santa Barbara,also commented in support of the plan. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday,April 18,2000 -4:00 p.m. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Council discussion followed. Council Member Romero voiced objection to the staff recommendation because he considers the solution only short term of the phasing proposed over several years. He indicated he would prefer the Council consider one CIP project to widen the east side of the street all at once. In addition, he suggested that a signal would be better at the High Street intersection and argued that the corners of Roundhouse should be widened to accommodate large trucks, including fire engines. He also urged the Council to consider a long term solution for traffic through this corridor. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to support the revised traffic operations strategy for Santa Barbara Street as described in Exhibits A, B &C of the staff report and approve the funding and implementation strategy as recommended by staff; motion carried 3:1:0(Romero opposed; Ewan refrained). Council Member Ewan returned to the dais. 2. APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF CHANGES TO ACCOMMODATE AN ATTIC CONVERSION AT 1273 STAFFORD (ARC-10-00). Mayor Settle noted that the applicant/appellant has submitted a request for a continuance and a referral back to the Architectural Review Commission(ARC). Community Development Director Jonas provided background and presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Edmond Rambusky, attorney representing the applicant/appellant, addressed concerns that the ARC had regarding the enforcement of a recorded covenant precluding the use of the loft as a bedroom. He reported that the applicant is willing to record the covenant and argued that the application complies with the Municipal Code. He indicated that there were no justified findings for denial and urged the Council to uphold the appeal and approve the application. Yolanda Lee, 525 Kentucky, neighboring property owner, spoke in opposition to approval of the application. She reported that the applicant began remodeling without obtaining the necessary permits and,because of that, she does not trust the applicant to honor the covenant. Isabel Marques, 1239 Stafford Street, also spoke in opposition to the application for reasons mentioned by the previous speaker. In addition, she noted that when the original application was considered in 1991, she and others had expressed concerns at that time about density and the impact on the neighborhood. Steve Ferrario,applicant/appellant,addressed some of the comments made by staff and the public. He reported that since the time he took ownership, he has reduced the density. He stated that his intent is to improve the property and seek higher quality tenants, not to increase the density. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. City Attorney Jorgensen advised that the Council has no obligation to allow the applicant to legalize an illegal attic. He reported that recorded covenants are not new to the Council, but noted that they are discretionary and approval does not rest on building code compliance. Covenants are legal and enforceable, he added, but are not self-executed. Community Development Director Jonas added that part of the consideration is whether effort and time City Council Meeting Page 6 Tuesday,April 18,2000-4:00 p.m. are needed to make covenants enforceable. He stated that the ARC was acting within its jurisdiction in this matter because of the changes proposed by the applicant. Council discussion followed. Vice Mayor Schwartz. Council Member Ewan and Council Member Marx all agreed that they do not find the changes proposed appropriate for the neighborhood. Council Member Romero argued that the application meets the codes and urged the Council to allow the applicant to proceed. ACTION: Moved by Marx/Ewan to adopt Resolution No.9039 denying the appeal and upholding the Architectural Review Commission's action to deny the project, based on findings and subject to conditions; motion carried 4:1 (Romero). 3. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING REQUEST AT THE CORNER OF AERO AND AIRPORT DRIVES (PD 215-99 -910 AERO DRIVE). Associate Planner Shoals presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. John French, representing Cowan Trust, spoke in favor of the overall staff recommendation, but asked that the Council make both "airports and related services" and "government agency offices pertaining to airport operations and transportation administration"allowable by administrative use permit. In response to inquiry from Council Member Marx Mr. French noted that Aero Drive could be potentially suitable for CalTrans offices. Vice Mayor Schwartz argued that there is good rationale to having those offices there and asked the speaker if the change he proposed would clarify the use. Mr. French indicated it would. Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, asked the Council to consider that the relocation of CalTrans offices to Aero Drive would not be consistent with the Tri-polar Concept (cluster similar types of operations, particularly when they involve lots of public contact). Community Development Director Jonas pointed out that the category is not a Tri-polar Concept. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Council Member Ewan proposed that the first category be changed to "airport related services." Council concurred with the changes proposed by Council Member Ewan and John French. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Marx to introduce Ordinance No. 1369,as revised, amending the Zoning Map from C-S-S (Service Commercial with Special Consideration overlay zoning) to CS-S-PD (Service-Commercial with Special Consideration and Planned Development overlay zonings)for 910 Aero Drive(PD 215-99) based on findings and subject to conditions; motion carried 5:0. 4. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE NOMINATION OF 1317 BROAD STREET TO THE CITY'S MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC PLACES. Associate Planner Hook presented the staff report. Mayor Settle opened the public hearing. Steve McMasters. Chair of the CHC, spoke in support of the recommendation and provided background about the former"San Luis Steam Laundry." He responded to questions from the Council. City Council Meeting Page 7 Tuesday,April 18, 2000-4:00 p.m. Bob Schrage,CHC member, provided information about how the committee formulates recommendations. Property owner Roland Maddalena, 1329 Broad Street, provided history of the building and argued that the building was never used as a steam laundry. He added that the building has no architectural value, in his opinion, and argued that he would find it difficult to accept a requirement to replace the building with a similar one. He commented that he had purchased the property with the intention of demolishing the building and replacing it with something better. Mayor Settle closed the public hearing. Brief Council discussion followed. Council Members Ewan and Marx argued in support of the CHC's recommendation. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Schwartz to take no action to add this to the Master List of Historic Resources; motion carried 3:2(Ewan, Marx). BUSINESS ITEMS 5. ADOPT STREET SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS. Public Works Director McCluskey presented the staff report. Public Comments: Patricia Wilmore, Chamber of Commerce, urged the Council to take no action at this time and seek public input on the design standards and the expenditure of public funds on the project. Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation primarily because of the cost. He urged the Council to ask the public what projects are preferred and argued that this project is not a high priority one. --end of public testimony--- Council debate followed. Mayor Settle urged the Council to defer taking any action on the sign standards until the public has had an opportunity to provide input. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Romero to 1) adopt new Street Name Sign Standards. (Libra font,white border,with powder coated post in the downtown); motion passed 4:1 (Settle). ACTION: Moved by Settle/Schwartz to consider some funding on a smaller increment at the next budget session for the coming year; motion carried 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Settle/Marx to direct that the cost of installation be considered as a part of the 2001-03 Goal-setting and Financial Plan process; motion passed 5:0. ACTION: Moved by Romero/Settle to direct the priority of installation as downtown first,arterials and collector streets second,and then all other streets; motion passed 5:0. City Council Meeting Page 8 Tuesday,April 18,2000 -4:00 p.m. Council agreed that,in the interim, the new standard shall apply to signs are . replaced due to damage or theft and signs installed for new development. 6. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY CAL POLY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS. (See page#4 for action). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS ECONOMIC VITALITY CORPORATION (EVC) Council Member Marx provided an overview of the March 22,2000 meeting of the EVC (report on file with the City Clerk). SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SLOCOG) Council Member Romero reported on the April 5,2000 meeting of SLOCOG (report on file with the City Clerk) SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY(SLORTA) Council Member Romero reported that Laidlaw was awarded a multi-year contract for fixed route and para-transit service in San Luis Obispo Country. Ride-On Transportation was awarded a multi-year contract for the operation of dialysis treatment transportation services. _..._ COMMUNICATIONS SCHOOL SITING LEGISLATION Vice Mayor Schwartz requested that staff prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature to be distributed to the State Assembly committees and others that have yet to consider school siting legislation. Council concurred with the recommendation. TEN YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN Mayor Settle and Vice Mayor Schwartz requested that Council schedule time to fully discuss the implication of the Ten Year Financial Plan presented to Council on February 29,2000. (Note. This item will be set for the May 16, 2000 Council meeting.) MONTH OF THE CHILD Council Member Ewan reported on "Month of the Child"activities. CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAPS Council Member Ewan requested that the Geographic Information Systems staff prepare maps for each Council Member showing Council Member-owned property and businesses. The maps should clearly indicate the 300-2,500 foot eiFeular pedmeteF boundary from any property acted upon in the City that might potentially constitute a conflict of interest area for Council Members. Council concurred and directed staff to prepare the maps. City Council Meeting 0 Page 9 Tuesday,April 18,2000 -4:00 p.m. MAYOR-A-THON Mayor Settle announced that Friday,April 21,2000 is the Mayor-A-Thon recognition of the Organ/Tissue Donor Program during the Week of the Red Cross. ZONE 9 Vice Mayor Schwartz noted the Zone 9 Advisory Committee recently received a report on environmental studies of the San Luis Watershed. There being no further business to come before the City C cil, Ma or Se a ad oumed the meeting at 12 midnight to Tuesday, May 2,2000 at 7:00 p. . in a uncil ham er,990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo. Lee Price, C.M.C. City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5/2100 LP:dr