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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Special Meeting – 4:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday,
December 2, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street,
San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice
Mayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Marx
Council Member
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michael
Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Anthony Mejia, City Clerk, were
present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded
to questions as indicated in the minutes.
BUSINESS ITEMS
B1. CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
OPERATION AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF THE LAGUNA LAKE GOLF
COURSE, SPECIFICATION NO. 91344
Parks and Recreation Director Stanwyck and Recreation Manager Mudgett
narrated a presentation entitled “Issuance of Golf RFP” and responded to Council
inquiries.
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The following individuals addressed Council in opposition to issuing a request for
proposals for the operation and/or maintenance of the Laguna Lake Golf Course:
Carolyn Smith, San Luis Obispo.
Jay Janson, San Luis Obispo.
Patrick Munroe, President of Laguna Lake Men’s Golf Club.
Mike Suddorth, San Luis Obispo County.
Mary Parker, San Luis Obispo.
Nelda Kyrlach, President of Laguna Lake Women’s Golf Club.
Joan Scholz, San Luis Obispo.
June Minikel, San Luis Obispo.
Gary Ubaldi, San Luis Obispo.
Ruth Starr, San Luis Obispo.
Joy Fox, San Luis Obispo.
Michael McGee, San Luis Obispo.
Phyllis Sheets, San Luis Obispo.
Rod Burke, San Luis Obispo.
Steve Owens, SLO Journal Plus Magazine.
The following individuals addressed Council in support of issuing a request for
proposals for the operation and/or maintenance of the Laguna Lake Golf Course:
Al Hensley, San Luis Obispo.
Ken Smokoska, Central Coast Golf Academy.
Jordan Bridges, Central Coast Golf Academy, San Luis Obispo.
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Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER,
SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIVOIRE, to not move forward with the
issuance of a Request for Proposals for the operation and/or maintenance of the
Laguna Lake Golf Course and to maintain the status quo operational model.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, to amend the motion to delete the term
“status quo” and to direct staff to evaluate methods of conserving water, while
still maintaining the greens, at the Laguna Lake Golf Course. The motion failed
due to lack of a second.
THE ORIGINAL MOTION ON THE FLOOR WAS VOTED ON AND CARRIED
5-0.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to continue its efforts to make
operational improvements at the Laguna Lake Golf Course, including methods of
water conservation.
B2. SELECTION OF CITIZENS’ REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION (REOC) MEMBERS
City Clerk Mejia reviewed the contents of the Council Agenda Report and
responded to Council inquiries.
Pierre Rademaker, San Luis Obispo, recommended that the Council and REOC
consider defining Capital Improvement Projects and ensuring Measure G funds
are expended as described in the Ballot Measure.
Christopher Coates, Applicant, spoke on his qualifications and desire for being
selected as a member of REOC; addressed the importance of ensuring that
Measure G funds are utilized to benefit the community and that communication
and transparency of expenditures are paramount.
Hillary Trout, Applicant, summarized her qualification for serving on the REOC;
noted that the REOC will provide important oversight on the reporting of
revenues and expenditures related to Measure G.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING
NO), to appoint Jerri Carroll, Amy Kardel, Ken Kienow, Mike Multari, and Hilary
Trout to the Citizen’s Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission, effective
immediately.
MOTION BY MAYOR MARX, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH,
CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING NO), to:
1. Appoint Amy Kardel and Ken Kienow to terms expiring on June 30, 2016.
2. Appoint Jeri Carroll, Mike Multari, and Hilary Trout to terms expiring on
June 30, 2017.
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CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick requested a Closed Session to discuss the following item listed on
the Closed Session agenda.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9: One case.
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local
agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and
circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local
agency. The existing facts and circumstances exposing the City to litigation
include allegations by the California Department of Transportation, Aeronautics
Division regarding non-compliance with the California Public Utilities Code
relating to the City’s proposed overrule of the Airport Land Use Commission’s
inconsistency determination regarding the City’s General Plan/Land Use
Circulation Element update project.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney called for public comment. There was no one present desiring to speak on
Closed Session.
RECESS
Council recessed to Closed Session in the Council Hearing Room at 5:20 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday,
December 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dietrick advised that Council met in Closed Session and took no
reportable action.
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APPOINTMENTS
A1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONE 9 ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City Clerk Mejia reviewed the contents of the Council Agenda Report and
responded to Council inquiries.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to make appointments to the Zone 9 Advisory
Committee, effective December 31, 2014, and recommend the County Board of
Supervisors confirm, as follows:
1. Appoint Christine Mulholland to serve as public member to represent the City
of San Luis Obispo on the Zone 9 Advisory Committee for a term to expire on
December 31, 2018.
2. Appoint Barbara Lynch, City Engineer, to serve as the staff representative on
the Zone 9 Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2018.
3. Appoint of Manuel Guzman, Engineer III, to serve as the alternate staff
representative on the Zone 9 Advisory Committee for a term to expire on
December 31, 2018.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ken Herrmann, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns regarding smart meters and urged
Council to ban such meters in San Luis Obispo.
Don Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, opined that consumer protection agencies are
ineffective and that government agencies need to restore trust with the citizens.
Steve Barasch, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the need for enhanced creek maintenance
to prevent flooding during the upcoming rainy season.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Consent Calendar Items C1 thru C4, with
Council Member Rivoire registering an abstention on Item C2.
C1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances
as appropriate.
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C2. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10, 2014
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCIL MEMBER RIVOIRE ABSTAINING), to
approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of November 10, 2014.
C3. BIENNIAL REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution No. 10582 (2014 Series)
entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.”
C4. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
(NACTO) MEMBERSHIP AND URBAN BIKEWAY DESIGN GUIDE
ENDORSEMENT
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10583 (2014 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, endorsing the National
Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Bikeway Design Guide.”
2. Approve affiliate agency membership with NACTO and direct staff to take
appropriate action to implement this action.
RECESS
Council recessed at 6:19 p.m. and reconvened at 6:27 p.m., with all Council Members
present.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Mayor/Chair Marx called a joint City Council/Public Financing Authority meeting to order
at 6:27 p.m., with all Council/Authority members present.
PFA C3. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE POST-ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE
PROCEDURES FOR TAX-EXEMPT BONDS
MOTION BY AUTHORITY MEMBER/COUNCIL MEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR/VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the proposed compliance procedures for tax
exempt bonds as outlined in the Agenda Report, dated December 2, 2014,
on file with the City Clerk’s Office.
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADJOURNED AT 6:28 P.M.
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PUBLIC HEARING
PH1. PROPOSED LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT (LUCE) UPDATE
PROJECT INCLUDING: OVERRULE OF THE AIRPORT LAND USE
COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION THE LUCE UPDATE PROJECT IS
INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT LAND USE PLAN AND ADOPTION OF
APPROPRIATE RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCE AND FINDINGS TO APPROVE
THE LUCE UPDATE AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
Community Development Director Johnson, Community Development Deputy
Director Murry, Nick Johnson, of Johnson Aviation, and Lori Ballance, of Gatzke,
Dillion, and Balance, LLP, narrated a presentation entitled “Land Use and
Circulation Element Update” and responded to Council inquiries.
Mayor Marx opened the public hearing.
Bridgett Ready, San Luis Obispo, opined that the Council should not allow
threats of litigation to impede adoption of the LUCE; spoke on the need for
infrastructure improvements to help support development of affordable housing.
Carl Dudley, San Luis Obispo, opined that the LUCE will not compromise public
safety nor will it cause the airport to lose viability; recommended that Council
move forward with the overrule of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)
determination and adopt the LUCE.
Jeff Eckles, Executive Director of Home Builders of Central Coast, stated that the
LUCE makes thoughtful and responsible progress towards addressing workforce
housing needs and urged Council approval.
Myron Amerine, San Luis Obispo, stated that the LUCE contains detailed and
educated work on airport safety and suggested that Council approve the
Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the LUCE.
Garrett Otto, San Luis Obispo, urged that citizens be cautious in making threats
of litigation, opining such threats can make local government ineffective; spoke in
support of developing future affordable housing and adopting the LUCE.
Scott Smith, Executive Director of San Luis Obispo Housing Authority, voiced
support for the adoption of the LUCE, noting that it will help address the housing
needs for veterans, disabled, seniors, and the workforce populations; pointed out
that a HASLO project has been negatively impacted due to delays in adopting
the LUCE.
Lea Brooks, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to support the adoption of the
LUCE; stated the LUCE sets progressive goals for modal split objectives.
Karen Audelott, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for the LUCE modal spilt
objectives and strategies for addressing infrastructure and housing needs.
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Aileen Loe, representing Caltrans, stated that Caltrans is in support of the City’s
efforts to develop affordable housing and recognize that it is a vital component to
the City’s future vitality; advised that Caltrans considers issues with noise and
public safety unresolved and areas of weakness within the LUCE; voiced
concerns that moving forward on a shaky foundation could have implications for
future decisions related to land use and surface transportation projects.
Carolyn Smith, San Luis Obispo, expressed opposition to moving forward with an
overrule of the ALUC; opined that residential development in the airport area
would not support the City’s Major Goal of neighborhood wellness; suggested
that attention be focused towards increasing on-campus housing at Cal Poly.
Ken Kienow, San Luis Obispo, opined that an overrule of the ALUC will allow for
smart infill development and prevent urban sprawl.
Wes Flores, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the need for more workforce housing
and urged Council to overrule the ALUC determination and adopt the LUCE.
John Evans, Cannon Corporations, San Luis Obispo, noted that his employees
have head of household jobs but cannot afford to live in San Luis Obispo;
conveyed support for overruling the ALUC and approving the LUCE.
Brad Brechwald, Wallace Group, advised that the Economic Vitality Corporation
(EVC) conducted a survey which demonstrates that local employees have
difficulty locating affordable housing in San Luis Obispo; urged Council to adopt
of the LUCE.
Jim Rendler, representing Forward Future Housing, noted that his company is an
affordable housing developer and has a pending project near the Damon-Garcia
park that is on hold due to delays in adoption of the LUCE; urged Council to
move forward with adoption of the LUCE.
Robert Tefft, Morro Bay, speaking as a private citizen, stated that Caltrans has
determined that the City’s findings for the ALUC overrule is legally insufficient
and overrule the ALUC is a dysfunctional method of adopting the LUCE;
requested that Council defer action and work with the ALUC.
Kenneth Andreen, San Luis Obispo, advised that he has been an aircraft pilot for
60 years and that San Luis Obispo airport is particularly safe due its long runway;
voiced support for overruling the ALUC and adopting the LUCE.
Patty Andreen, San Luis Obispo, spoke on her desire for new home development
so that her children will have options in relocating back to San Luis Obispo;
voiced support for adopting the LUCE.
Linda White, San Luis Obispo, questioned whether residential developments
identified in the LUCE will have additional assurances related to affordability;
stated that current workforce houses are being developed into mini dorms.
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Amy Sinsheimer, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that modifications to sections
related to the San Luis Ranch site will cause unclear interpretations related to
performance standards in the future.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern that adoption of the LUCE will
cause rents to increase and that the Prado Road extension will negatively impact
the Damon-Garcia sports park.
Ray Walters, San Luis Obispo County, noted that the San Luis Obispo airport is
tower-controlled and operates safely; pointed out that the airport safety zones will
remain unchanged and there is no additional risk due to the LUCE; urged Council
approval of the LUCE.
Steve Delmartini, San Luis Obispo, noted that the LUCE addresses
improvements to multimodal transportation; voiced concern that the ALUC has
influence over such a large region that it could cause delays to an affordable
housing project near the Grange Hall.
Stew Jenkins, San Luis Obispo, spoke on his experience witnessing an aircraft
accident; urged Council to work with the ALUC whose primary purpose is
ensuring public safety near the airport.
Mila Vujovich-LaBarre, San Luis Obispo, asserted that the LUCE is developer
driven; recommended that the LUCE minority report be incorporated into the
LUCE; voiced concern that there were an inadequate number of neighborhood
meetings; voiced opposition to overruling the ALUC.
Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo, spoke on the need for deed restricted affordable
housing; opined that more Cal Poly on-campus housing would make existing
neighborhood residences more affordable.
Stephen Peck, representing Avila Ranch, stated that the Avila Ranch residential
development would significantly reduce potential traffic impacts versus the
current business park zoning; noted that the development would increase the
number for deed restricted affordable housing units and improve bicycle trail
connectivity.
Rachel Kovesdi, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of overruling the ALUC,
asserting that alternatives to the LUCE are increased neighborhood density,
urban sprawl, or open space development.
Michael Cripe, San Luis Obispo, speaking as a private citizen, opined that the
City should move forward with the ALUC overrule immediately and continue to
work with the ALUC to resolve difference in the future.
Marshall Ochylski, representing the San Luis Ranch, voiced support for adoption
of the LUCE; spoke on the extensive public outreach efforts and citizen
engagement during the LUCE process.
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There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public hearing was
closed.
In response to public comment, Community Development Director Johnson and
Community Development Deputy Director Murry advised that the LUCE EIR does
not provide specific project entitlements; noted that the LUCE is intended to self-
mitigate or improve impacts as compared to the no project alternative; explained
that the Housing Element addresses housing needs for the next five-year period,
however the LUCE addresses housing needs beyond that period.
As Council discussion ensued the following direction was noted:
1. Land Use Element, Section 1.2, should be amended to read as “Build-out
Capacity. There should not be major expansion of the urban reserve line
because the urban reserve provides adequate capacity for new housing and
employment up to the City’s desired maximum.
2. Land Use Element, Section 1.12.7(E), should be amended to read as “San
Luis Ranch property (outside the city limit and generally bounded by Highway
101, and Madonna Road) shall dedicate land or easements for approximately
one-half of the ownership that is to be preserved as open space.”
3. Land Use Element, Section 1.13, should be amended to read as “Costs of
Growth. The City shall require the costs of public facilities and services
needed for new development be borne by the new development, unless the
community chooses to help pay the costs for a certain development to obtain
community-wide benefits. The City shall consider a range of options for
financing measures so that new development pays its fair share of costs of
new services and facilities which are required to serve the project and which
are reasonably related to the new growth attributable to the development.”
4. Land Use Element, Section 2.1.6, should be amended to read as
“Neighborhood Characteristics. The City shall promote livability, quiet
enjoyment, and safety for all residents. Characteristics of quality
neighborhoods vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, but often include
one or more of the following characteristics:”
5. Land Use Element, Section 2.5.1, should be amended to read as “Cal Poly.
The City shall encourage Cal Poly to build housing on campus for of its
students. On-campus housing should be expanded at least as fast as
enrollment increases. Consideration shall be given for housing for faculty and
staff as student enrollment increases.”
6. Land Use Element, Section 4.0, should be amended to read as “Downtown
Residential. Downtown is not only a commercial district, but also a
neighborhood. Its residential uses contribute to the character of the area,
allow a 24-hour presence which enhances security and help the balance
between jobs and housing in the community.”
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7. Land Use Element, Section 8.3.2.4(E), should be amended to read as
“Maintain significant agricultural and open space resources on site (See
Policy 1.12.7E). Land dedicated to Agriculture shall be of size, location and
configuration appropriate to maintain a viable, working agricultural operation.”
Following discussion, MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the Public
Hearing to an Adjourned Regular meeting to be held on December 9, 2014 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
RECESS
Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m., with all Council Members
present.
BUSINESS ITEM
B3. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER METER READING / ESTABLISH A
DROUGHT-RELATED POLICY FOR THE AVERAGE WINTER WATER USE
PERIOD – RESOLUTION
Utilities Director Mattingly, Business Manager Elke, Utilities Services Manager
Munds, and Deputy Director of Wastewater Hix narrated a presentation entitled
“Water Meter Reading” and responded to Council inquiries.
Paul Rys, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for adjusting average winter water
use period to the months of December 1 through February 30; suggested the use
of smart meters for remote meter reading.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a three-year contract with Alexander’s Contract Services, Inc., for
water meter reading services in an amount not to exceed $172,800 annually.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10587 (2014 Series) entitled “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, to establish a policy for the
Average Winter Water Use period related to drought conditions,” as
amended.
3. Authorize the use of carryover funds from the water ($21,600) and sewer
($21,600) funds to pay for contract water meter reading services for the
remainder of fiscal year 2014.
LIAISON REPORTS
Council liaison reports were received from Vice Mayor Ashbaugh and Mayor Marx.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY MAYOR MARX, CARRIED 5-0,
to adjourn to an Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday,
December 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, to continue Public Hearing Item 1 from tonight’s meeting.
__________________________
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2015
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MINUTES
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Adjourned Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California
CALL TO ORDER
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order
on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice
Mayor John Ashbaugh, and Mayor Jan Marx
Council Member
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Katie Lichtig, City Manager, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Michael
Codron, Assistant City Manager, and Anthony Mejia, City Clerk, were
present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded
to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one present desiring to speak during public comment.
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PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 12/02/2014)
PH1. PROPOSED LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT (LUCE) UPDATE
PROJECT INCLUDING: OVERRULE OF THE AIRPORT LAND USE
COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION THE LUCE UPDATE PROJECT IS
INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT LAND USE PLAN AND ADOPTION OF
APPROPRIATE RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCE AND FINDINGS TO APPROVE
THE LUCE UPDATE AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
Community Development Director Johnson, Community Development Deputy
Director Murry, Nick Johnson, of Johnson Aviation, and Lori Ballance, of Gatzke,
Dillion, and Balance, LLP, narrated a presentation entitled “Land Use and
Circulation Element Update” and responded to Council inquiries.
Mayor Marx re-opened the public hearing.
Michelle Tasseff, San Luis Obispo, noted that she supports development of
affordable housing and the proposed homeless service center; spoke on her
experiences witnessing aircraft accidents in the San Diego area; recommended
that the Council work with Caltrans and the Airport Land Use Commission
(ALUC) to ensure public safety.
Carolyn Smith, San Luis Obispo, urged Council to work with the ALUC to resolve
areas of conflict relative to the Land Use and Circulation Elements.
Stew Jenkins, San Luis Obispo, voiced concerns regarding the possibility and
potential impacts of an aircraft accident if residences are developed in the airport
area; noted that Council has the discretion to postpone action on the matter;
urged Council to work with the ALUC to find resolution.
Linda White, San Luis Obispo, advised that her concerns regarding the LUCE
relate to public safety, not noise impacts; pointed out a small aircraft accident
recently occurred in Massachusetts.
Dawn Legg, San Luis Obispo, noted that subject matter experts in aviation
assisted in the development of the LUCE and have evaluated potential risks;
voiced support for an overrule of the ALUC determination of inconsistency.
Jacob Rogers, representing Cal Poly ASI, requested that Council work
collaboratively with Cal Poly to address student housing, noting that students
housed within neighborhood can add diversity and culture.
Dan Blandford, San Luis Obispo, voiced support for overruling the ALUC, opining
that elected officials should have final authority on local land use decisions.
Mila Vujovich-LaBarre, San Luis Obispo, voiced objection to the adoption of the
LUCE, noting concerns regarding infrastructure, environmental impacts, and
noise; asserted that the LUCE will not support more affordable housing; urged
Council to continue working the ALUC.
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Richard Krejsa, San Luis Obispo, advised that he circulated a petition in 1969
regarding pollution and calling for the creation of a natural resources protection
agency and creek plan; voiced concern that the LUCE considers natural
resources and manmade development coequal, opining that such a viewpoint
could further deteriorate the downtown creek areas.
Brian Reel, San Luis Obispo, advised that he is a pilot and flies out of San Luis
Obispo airport; expressed concern that Johnson Aviation does not disclose
assumption used to obtain the proposed noise contours; suggested that the
noise study does not support the proposed mix of operations.
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public hearing was
closed.
In response to public comment, Community Development Director Johnson
noted that the Legislature expressly authorizes the Council, under the State
Aeronautics Act, to overrule an adopted airport land use plan, if necessary;
pointed out that staff has worked with the LUCE Task Force and Planning
Commission to present Council with factual evidence; advised that the LUCE
minority report is available online and on file with the City.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON,
SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL
MEMBER CARPENTER VOTING NO), to adopt Resolution No. 10585 (2014
Series) to overrule the Airport Land Use Commission's determination of
inconsistency relative to noise contours and type and density of land uses within
portions of safety zones S-1b, S-1c, and S-2 of the Airport Land Use Plan, said
resolution is entitled:
“A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California,
overruling the County of San Luis Obispo Airport Land Use Commission
(ALUC) determination that the proposed Land Use and Circulation
Element (LUCE) update and related airport overlay zoning amendments
are inconsistent with the Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP).”
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER AND
MAYOR MARX VOTING NO), to amend Land Use Element Section 8.3.2.4(a) to
read as follows “Provide land and appropriate financial support for devel opment
of a Prado Road connection. Appropriate land to support road infrastructure
identified in the Final Project EIR (overpass or interchange) at this location shall
be dedicated as part of any proposal and any area in excess of the project’s fair
share of this facility shall not be included as part of the project site area used to
calculate the required 50% open space.
(Council action continued on next page)
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MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCIL MEMBERS CARPENTER AND
RIVOIRE VOTING NO), to amend Land Use Element Section 2.5.1 to read as
follows “The City shall encourage Cal Poly to build housing on campus for all of
its students, to the extent feasible. On-campus housing should be expanded at
least as fast as enrollment increases. Consideration shall be given for housing for
faculty and staff as student enrollment increases.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CARPENTER, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR
ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to amend Land Use Element Section 1.2 to be
entitled “Build Out Capacity” and to read as follows “There should not be major
expansion of the urban reserve line because the urban reserve provides
adequate capacity for new housing and employment up to the City’s desired
maximum. This element seeks to establish an ultimate population capacity.”
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBERS CARPENTER VOTING
NO), to adopt Resolution No. 10586 (2014 Series) approving: a) updates to the
City's Land Use and Circulation Elements (LUCE) project, including the South
Broad Street Area Plan; and (b) Compendium of changes to the draft documents
including findings to support a determination that project modifications do not
warrant additional environmental review in conformance with CEQA section
15162; and related amendments to the Noise, Safety, and Conservation and
Open Space Elements of the General Plan for internal consistency; and (c) Land
Use Element map changes to reflect updated land use designations, said
resolution is entitled:
“A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California,
approving updates to the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the
General Plan including associated amendments to the South Broad Street
Area Plan, Noise Element, Safety Element, and Conservation and Open
Space Elements; and, approving amendments to the General Plan Land
Use designations for special focus areas associated with the General Plan
Land Use and Circulation Element update project (GPI/ER 15-12).”
MOTION BY MAYOR MARX, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ASHBAUGH,
CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBERS CARPENTER VOTING NO), to:
1. Modify Table 10, footnote UZ1, to read as “These uses not allowed within
10,000 feet from the end of primary runway 11-29 for a width of 1,000 feet on
an extension of runway centerline; and are not allowed within 2000 4000 feet
from the end of the existing secondary runway 7-25 for an area 1000 ft wide
on an extension of the runway centerline.”
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2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1610 (2014 Series) amending the Municipal Code to
add an Airport Overlay Zone, Special Focus Areas Overlay Zone, and
amending Zoning designations for LUCE special focus areas consistent with
General Plan amendments, said ordinance is entitled:
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, amending Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code
(GPI/ER 15-12).”
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/2015
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