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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2007—6:15 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Paul Brown, Andrew Carter, Vice Mayor Christine
Mulholland and Mayor Dave Romero were present at Roll Call.
Council Member Settle was seated at 6:20 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
No comments were forthcoming.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lowell announced the following Closed Session topic,after which Council
adjourned to the Closed Session.
CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code§54956.8
Property: APN's 002-416-034 and 002-416-029
Negotiating Parties:
City of San Luis Obispo: Shelly Stanwyck, Claire Clark, Jonathan Lowell
(Landowner)
Purchaser: San Luis Obispo Court Street, LLC
Negotiations: Consider modification of Option to Purchase Real Property Agreement
The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.,following which the Regular Meeting
convened. City Attorney Lowell reported on the Closed Session during the regular
meeting.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY,JULY 3, 2007—7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Council Members:
Present: Council Members Paul Brown, Andrew Carter, Allen Settle, Vice Mayor
Christine Mulholland and Mayor Dave Romero
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City Staff:
Present: Ken Hamplan,City Administrative Officer,Jonathan Lowell,City
Attorney;Audrey Hooper,City Clerk; Shelly Stanwyck,Assistant
City Administrative Officer,Monica Irons,Human Resources
Director, Deborah Linden,Police Chief; Betsy Kiser,Parks and
Recreation Director, Brigitte Eike, Principal Administrative Analyst;
Pam Ricci,Senior Planner
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lowell reported that a Closed Session was held during the Special meeting to
discuss potential modification of an option to purchase real property with the Copelands
concerning the Chinatown project Council has provided direction to Its negotiators; no
further reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to the following family members of former City
Council Member Emmons Blake,who recently passed away: his wife Barbara Blake,son
Richard Blake,daughter-raw Arlene Blake and granddaughter Melissa Blake.
Mayor Romero presented a proclamation to Betsy Kiser,Parks and Recreation Director,
and staff members Rich Ogden,Linda Fitzgerald,and James Bremer and his family,
recognizing July 2007 as Parks and Recreation Month.
Police Chief Linden and Kristin Dykstra,Cal Poly Marketing Team,made a presentation
regarding the SLO Night with Your Neighbors program.
Council Member Carter indicated that he had heard this presentation at the Student
Community Liaison Committee meeting and,as a result,he has committed to holding a
street gathering at his home.
Mayor Romero acknowledged the outstanding relationship San Luis Obispo has with the
university and its students.
At this time,Mayor Romero asked if,because of the anticipated length of the meeting,
Council would be willing to continue item B5,2007 Water Resources Status Report,to the
August 14,2007,City Council meeting. Council unanimously concurred.
APPOINTMENTS
Al. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION(PC).
Vice Mayor Mulholland acknowledged,as PC subcommittee liaison,the qualifications of
all of the applicants,but explained that because the vacancy is for an unexpired term this
would provide the opportunity for the one applicant who has not served on the PC already,
Eric Meyer,to gain experience and bring new and innovative ideas to the PC.
Mayor Romero.PC subcommittee liaison,noted the critical projects with which the PC is
faced at this time and the need to appoint someone with a good planning background. He
discussed Mike Multarl's extensive planning experience and other qualifications and
recommended Mr.Multari for appointment
Public Comment
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Eric Meyer,applicant to Planning Commission,discussed his background and the
experience which he would bring to the PC if he were appointed.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Mulholland to appoint Eric Meyer to the Planning
Commission. The motion faded due to lack of a second.
Council Members Carter. Brown and Settle commented on applicant Mike Multari's
background and qualifications.
ACTION: Moved by RomerolBrown to appoint Mike Multari to the Planning Commission to
fill an unexpired term ending March 31,2008; motion carried 4:1 (Mulholland opposed).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Slfu Kekdn Harrison.San Luis Obispo,spoke about his continuing concerns related to
personal harassment
CONSENT AGENDA
Because of the number of speakers for item C2,SLOCOPA Annual Report,Council
concurred to pull the matter and consider it following other action on the Consent Agenda.
Vice Mayor Mulholland stated that she will oppose item CS, Update to the Wastewater
Facilities Master Plan,because,although she generally supports maintaining and upgrading
facilities,this action Is specifically due to the annexation of the Airport Area which she does
not support
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to approve the Consent Agenda as
recommended by the City Administrative Officer,motion carried as indicated below.
C1. MINUTES OF JUNE 5 AND 19.2007.
ACTION: Moved by Settlefftlho0and to waive oral reading and approve with corrections
to the comments under items C7 and CS(page 2)of the June 5,2007,minutes and to item
C2(page 3)of the June 19,2007,minutes(see red file item on file in the City Clerk's
office);motion carried 5:0.
C2, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PUBLIC ACCESS.INC.(SLOCOPA)ANNUAL REPORT
(HOOPERILOWELL).
This item was pulled and considered following action on the rest of the Consent Agenda.
C3. BIENNIAL REVIEW OF ADVISORY BODY BYLAWS.
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulholland to adopt Resolution No.9916(2007 Series)
amending various City advisory body bylaws by incorporating amendments
recommended: 1)by the respective advisory body,2)by the staff,with the exception of
amendments by the PCC to Article 4,section K regarding attendance,and 3)by Vice
Mayor Mulholland through a red file memorandum(available in the City Clerk's office);
motion carried 5:0.
C4. CITY WIDE TRAFFIC VOLUME COUNTS,SPECIFICATION NO.90653.
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Mulhoffand to authorize staff to advertise for bids for City wide
traffic volumes courts and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest
responsible bid is within the Engineer's estimate of$41,1100;motion carried 5:0.
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C5. UPDATE TO THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES MASTER PLAN.
ACTION: Moved by SettlelMulholland to: 1.Approve an agreement with Brown S Caldwell
in the amount of$58,800 to prepare an update to the Wastewater Facilities Master Plan. 2.
Authorize the transfer of$25,000 In additional funding from Wastewater Collections
System Improvements to the project account; motion carried 4:1 (Mulholland opposed).
C6. 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Nlulholland to approve in concept an agreement with AEG
Cycling for the City of San Luis Obispo's participation in the 2008 Amgen Tour of
California cycling event and authorize the Mayor to execute the final agreement,
contingent upon selection by AEG Cycling for San Luis Obispo to be a Host City;motion
carried 5:0.
C7. AWARD CONTRACT FOR TOURISM ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR THE
COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS PROGRAM.
ACTION: Moved by SettlelMulholland to: 1.Award the contract for Tourism Advertising
Services for the Community Promotions Program(Specification No.90697)to Verdin
Marketing Ink. 2.Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;motion carried 5:0.
Item C2 was considered at this time.
C2. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PUBLIC ACCESS.INC.(SLOCOPA)ANNUAL REPORT.
Following clarification regarding the action before Council by Mayor Romero and a
discussion regarding the format for public comments,Mayor Romero called for public
comments.
The following people expressed concern about the administration of the public access
channel.
Ron Bearce
Prez George Washinciton
Karren McKnight
John Kert
Sandy Allen
Richard Zaitz
Patrick Germany
Christina Bearce
Kim Harris
Michael Loviean
Monique.Graieda
Leslie Bearce
Ted Shearer
Elisabeth Demongeot
Robert Bearce
Anthony Bolin
Jason Reed
Morvan Hunt
The following people spoke in support of the administration of the public access channel
and/or requested that Council release the funds for equipment
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Brent Willey
Joan Sullivan
Dianne Tuttle
David Baumdarten
Justin Purchin
Monique Matta
Sara Home
Garrett Kmich
Michael Passarelli
Mayor Romero closed the public comment period.
Council discussion ensued during which Council members expressed concern regarding
the contents of the bylaws,and suggested that the services of Creative Mediation be used
for a mediation process to assist in resolving some of the issues that have arisen.
In response to Vice Mayor Mulholland,City Clerk Hooper indicated that,after speaking
with one of the Board members,she understood that the most urgent need is for the audio
equipment for field production for a cost of approximately$4,000.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Carter to: 1.Accept the SLOCOPA Annual Report,with a
one-time waiver of the audit requirement. 2)Approve a reduced equipment purchase not
to exceed$4,000 for audio equipment for field production. 3)Authortze the City Clerk to
release funds for additional equipment if an emergency need should arise. 4)Direct
SLOCOPA Board members and producers to make a good faith effort to resolve its issues
through a mediation process and to submit revised bylaws that ensure corhforrnity with its
Agreement between the City and SLOCOPA; motion carried 5:0.
Council recessed from 9:20 p.m.to 9:32 p.m and the meeting reconvened with all
members present
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council reordered the agenda to consider grants at this time. .
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. 2007-2008 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION(HRCT GRANTS-IN-AID(GIA)
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS.
Human Resources Director Irons and HRC Chairperson Stephen Lamb presented the staff
report.
Public Comments
Carol Florence,Vice President of the Board of Directors of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of
SLO County,thanked Council and staff for the funding recommendation and discussed the
mission of the organkation.
Karen Fields.former President of Hot Line,domed the services the Hot Line provides,
asked that the contingency requiring approval by the Public Utilities Commission by
September 30,2007,be lifted,and asked Council to grant the full request of$10,000 for the
implementation of a 211 service.
Carl Hansen,Executive Director of the Food Bank Coalition,thanked the HRC and Council
for their support.
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Chula McGregor,past President of Hot Line,explained that the Public Utilities Commission
will hold its hearing on September 26,2007,and asked that the contingency be removed.
She also asked that the full amount of$10,000 for the implementation of a 211 service be
funded.
Rave Fleming,Economic Opportunity Commission,expressed appreciation to Council for its
support.
—end of public commimts—
Discussion followed regarding the impacts of removing the contingency on the Hotline of
SLO County and funding the full amount of$10,000.
While all Council Members supported the removal of the contingency,Vice.Mayor
Mulholland and Council Member Carter opposed increasing the grant They spoke in
support of the grant application,but referenced the process undertaken by the HRC in
making its recommendation and expressed concern about taking action apart from that
per.
CAO Hamdan clarified that the additional funding of$4,500 for the Hotline would need to
come from the General Fund reserves and would be considered a special, one-time
allocation for implementing the 211 system. He added that while the contingency for PUC
approval may be removed from the recommendation,the contract between the City and
Hotline requires the funds to be spent on activities described in the application, in this
case to offset a portion of the operating expenses of 211 Hotline during the first year.
Therefore,without the PUC approval,Hotline would not incur operational expenses for 211
and the grant money would be returned to the City.
ACTION: Moved by Settle/Brown to approve and add a one-time allocation of$4,500 for
Hotline of SLO County,for a total grant of$10,000,for implementing the 211 system and
removing the contingency to obtain that approval by September 30; motion carried 3:2
(Carter, Mulholland opposed).
4. 2007-08 PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE(PCC)GRANTS IN AID
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Principal Administrative Analyst Elke. PCC Chair Kate Norton.and PCC Member John
Connor.GIA Subcommittee, presented the staff report.
Public Comments
None were forthcoming.
—end of public comments—
Council Members expressed appreciation to the PCC for its new perspective on the
Grants4n4Ud (GIA)process this year.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Settle to: 1.Approve the 2007-08 GIA allocations
and authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute the individual agreements
with each graM recipient 2.Approve the revised grant criteria as recommended
by the PCC;motion carried 5:0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, REZONING.AND,VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A TOTAL OF 178 LOTS ON
APPROXIMATELY 99 ACRES—KING VENTURES,MARGARITA AREA(CITY FILE
NO.TR.PD.AND ER 98-06).
Deputy Community Development Director Davidson.Senior Planner Ricci and Senior
Contract Planner Mary Beatie presented the staff report and responded to questions.
Contract Planner Beatie indicated that staff is recommending the following changes be
made to the resolution:
Condition 28 should be deleted because it is redundant The requirements contained in
this condition are also stipulated in condition 65g. (Page 1457 of agenda report.)
Condition 66a should be revised to include the words"footprints and patios"at the end of
the condition. (Page 1457 of agenda report.)
Code Requirement 8 should be deleted because the City's ordinance has been modified to
authorize the use of the English system instead of the metric system. (Page 1-162 of
agenda reporL)
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
Dave Watson.representing the owners,spoke on behalf of the project and responded to
Councirs questions.
Gene Nelson,San Luis Obispo,asked that an asbestos dust mitigation plan be implemented
to protect the health of nearby residents.
Roberta Denrrate.Chumash Village resident,expressed concern regarding the impacts of
additional traffic and potential flooding.
Steve Seybold.Chumash Village resident,asked staff to take into consideration the
concerns that will be raised by Ms.Righetti.
Robert Phelps,Chumash Village resident,expressed concern regarding the barbeque
smoke and other issues that may adversely impact the health of residents in the area
Elizabeth Kyle Riuhetti.representing Chumash Village residents,raised concerns,in part,
regarding the potential adverse impact of the project on the health of some the residents,
asked that story poles be used to depict the height of the proposed buildings,questioned
propertyline setbacks and potential drainage issues,and expressed concern regarding
impacts to privacy,natural light,and the viewshed to the east
Rath Soto,Sr.San Luis Obispo,discussed the need for a larger drainage ditch behind his
property which backs up to the project.
Jaimee Frankian.San.Luls Obispo,asked for clarification regarding grading and expressed
concern about potential flood and traffic issues.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Staff and the developer responded to the comments and questions raised during the
public hearing.
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Council Members Brown and Settle expressed overall support for the development.
Council Member Carter also supported the development, but expressed concern regarding
the narrowness of the private street to serve residents in the center of the development..
Vice Mayor Mulholland explained why she did not believe the Planned Development
ordinance should be applied to this development and said that she has unanswered
concerns related to narrow open spaces,the creeks that will be covered over by trails,the
steep slopes,and the amount of grading and slope cuts that will need to be done.
Mayor Romero supported the development but expressed concerns related to the size of
lots 19 and 21,the steepness of the lots on the north and east parameters,the lots on the
south border on the EI Camino property,which will have garages lower than the street,
and access by the garbage trucks on the 20-foot roadway. He asked whether the access
from the private drive leading to S Street to the affordable housing component can be
enlarged to provide for safer access.
In response to Mayor Romero,Senior Planner Ricci suggested language for an additional
condition No.93 to assure more functional and safe access along the private drive leading
from"S"street to the affordable housing component(including in the motion).
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to: 1.Introduce Ordinance No.1506(2007
approving the Zone change on the central 11acre portion of the subject
property from R-2-SP(Medium-Density Residential,Specific Plan)and C/OSSP
(Conservation/Open Space,Specific Plan)to R-2-SP-PD(Medium-Density
Residential,Specific Plan,Planned Development)and CIOS-SP-PD
(Conservation/Open Space,Specific Plan,Planned Development). 2.Adopt
Resolution No.9917(2007 Series),which adopts the Mitigated Negative
Declaration,(ER 98-06)and approves the 1710ot revised Vesting Tentative Map No.
2428,based on findings,and subject to mitigation measures,conditions,and code
requirements,with the addition of condition No.93 that will assure more functional
and safe access along the private drive leading from"S"street to the affordable
housing component All lots with frontages along this private drive,which
includes Lots 159 and 160,and 165-170,shall be designed with side-loaded
garages so that vehicles are not directly backing out into the private drive which
shall be a minimum of 24 feet in width; motion carried 4:1 (Mulholland opposed).
2. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO
INCLUDE AIRSPACE SUBDIVISIONS(TATER 75-07).
Council continued this item to the meeting of July 17,2007.
5. 2007 WATER RESOURCES STATUS REPORT.
Council continued this item to the meeting of August 14,2007.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Liaison reports were continued until the next Council meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Romero continued his communication item related to a reimbursement policy to the
July 17,2007,Council meeting.
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Council Member Brown expressed appreciation to the local fire crews who assisted in
putting out the blaze earlier this week
There being no further business to come before the City Council,Mayor Romero adjourned
the meeting at 12.04 a.m.to Tuesday,July 17,2007,in the Council Chamber,990 Palm
Street,San Luis Obispo.
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING OF'THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JULY 17,2007—6:15 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:.
Council Members
Present: Council Members Paul Brown, Andrew Carter, Vice Mayor Christine
Mulholland and Mayor Dave Romero
Absent: Council Member Allen Settle
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Romero announced the following Closed Session topic, after which Council
adjourned to the Closed Session.
Conference With Labor Negotiators
Pursuant To Government Code§54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Karen Jenny, Monica Irons, Richard Whitmore
Employee Organization: San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Association
City Attorney Lowell reported,during the Regular Meeting, that Council met with its
negotiators in the Closed Session. No further reportable action was taken.
The Closed Session adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JULY 17,2007-7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Paul Brown, Andrew Carter, Vice Mayor Christine
Mulholland and Mayor Dave Romero
Absent: Council Member Allen Settle
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jonathan Lowell, City
Attorney; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk; Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant
City Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community
Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance and IT Director; John
Callahan, Fire Chief; Betsy Kiser, Parks and Recreation Director;
Doug Davidson, Deputy Community Development Director—
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Development Review; John Webster, Senior Transit Manager;
Michael McGuire, Engineer III; Todd Bunte, Golf Course Supervisor
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Lowell reported that Council met with its Labor Negotiators during the Special
Meeting in a Closed Session as indicated above. No further reportable action was taken.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Romero announced that there are openings on the Construction Board of Appeals,
the Joint Use Committee,and the Parks and Recreation Committee. Interested residents
should contact the City Clerk's office at 781-7100 for more information.
INTRODUCTIONS
Fire Chief Callahan introduced new Firefighters David Marshall, Jason Pratt, and Matthew
Polkow.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joseph Johnson, San Luis Obispo,asked Council to consider adding drinking fountains and
restrooms to Emerson Park.
Staff will investigate this request and report.back to Council.
Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo, spoke in opposition to the Nacimiento water project and
questioned why other water sources have not been pursued.
Sifu Kelvin Harrison, San Luis Obispo,spoke about his continuing concerns related to
personal harassment
Lisa Kruger, People First of SLO and Consumer Advisory Committee, discussed the goals
and purposes of these organizations.
Elizabeth Abrahams, San Luis Obispo, Save Our Downtown,asked Council to consider the
use of story poles and inserting notices in utility bills to notify residents about
developments in the downtown. She also asked Council to take into consideration with the
Chinatown project that the Sauer Bakery building and Blackstone Hotel are unmitigatable.
Tenn Mohan,San Luis Obispo,spoke in opposition to the Nacimiento pipeline project and
suggested that there are other sources for the water.
Bob Lucas, San Luis Obispo,asked that the Planning Commission be directed to suspend
involvement in environmental reviews of downtown buildings coming in with new heights
until there is an ordinance in place to guide them. (Mr. Luca's statement is on file in the City
Clerk's office.)
Leslie Bearce,San Luis Obispo, expressed appreciation to Council for directing the Board
and members of SLO County Public Access to attend mediation in order to resolve issues
related to its bylaws and operating policies and procedures.
Ron Bearce, San Luis Obispo, concurred with comments made by the previous speaker.
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Joe Abrahams, San Luis Obispo,discussed the importance of giving primary consideration
to and providing for public viewing space in the downtown, particularly at the Mission Plaza
and adjacent to it.
CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Mulholland expressed appreciation to the Rotary Club for its donation to the
Jack House(item C7) in honor of Wes Conner, said she will vote no on item C8, and asked
that C11 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate action.
Mayor Romero referred to item C3,which will provide a bike trail that goes from Prado Road
almost to Los Osos Valley Road Road. He asked that staff make it a priority in the next.two-
year budget to install a bridge for bicyclists inthe area near the freeway on Los Osos Valley
Road. He asked that item C5 be pulled for discussion.
Lynn Kelley, Rotary Club member and former President, spoke about the Club's partnership
with the City on a number of projects. She discussed the Club's desire to honor Jack
Connor,who recently passed away,for his contributions to the community. The Club is
donating fencing to the Jack House for this reason.
Jim_Hoffman,who has managed construction projects for the Rotary Club,added that the
new fence will replicate the existing one.
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to approve the Consent Agenda,with exception of
items CS and C11,as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion
carried as indicated below. Items C5 and C11 were considered separately.
C1. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE VOTING
DELEGATE/ALTERNATE 2007.
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to designate Mayor Romero as the voting delegate and
Vice Mayor Mulholland as the voting alternate to the League of California Cities Annual
Conference; motion carried 4:0(Settle absent).
C2. ORCUTT ROAD WIDENING PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO.90521.
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to: 1. Approve an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad
in an amount estimated to be$1,610,000 for additional easement area and construction of
widened railroad crossing associated with the Orcutt Road Widening Project, Specification
No.90521, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. 2. Authorize the CAO to
approve the plans and specifications and award the contract for the Orcutt Road Widening
Project, Specification No. 90521 if the lowest responsible bid is within the available budget
of$925,000. 3. Appropriate$1,440,000 and $1,200,000 from the State Transportation
Improvement Program grant funding and development fees respectively to fund this
project. 4. Authorize the CAO to execute a reimbursement agreement with parties inside
the Four Creeks Rezoning Projects Limits; motion carried 4:0(Settle absent).
C3. BOB JONES CITY-TO-SEA TRAIL—SEGMENT#3 SPECIFICATION NO. 90670.
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to: 1. Approve Special Provisions for Bob Jones City-to-
Sea Trail—Segment#3, Specification No.90670. 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 3.
Authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the
engineer's estimate of$449,600. 4. Authorize the consolidation of funds into the
construction phase of the project account; motion carried 4:0(Settle absent).
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C4. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2832, 1063 ELLA STREET(TR/ER 129-
05)..
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to adopt Resolution No..9918(2007 Series)approving
the Final Map for Tract 2832, located at 1063 Ella Street; motion carried 4:0(Settle absent).
C5. LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD REHABILITATION, SPECIFICATION NO.90546.
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Romero discussed his concerns regarding traffic and access issues, between
Highway 101 and Froom Ranch Road, when construction work is done in a commercial
area during daytime hours.
Staff will investigate whether doing night work is an option in this area that can be
included in the specifications. Approval by the Community Development Department will
be required and impacts on residential uses will be the primary concern.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Carter to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for the Los
Osos Valley Road Rehabilitation Project, Specification No. 90546. 2. Authorize staff to
advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the lowest responsible
bid is less than or equal to the Engineer's Estimate of$1,429,000($1;366,000 General
Fund, $47,000 Water System Improvements and$16, 000 Collection System
Improvements); motion carried 4:0(Settle absent).
C6. INTENTION TO ISSUE TAX EXEMPT BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH
CENTER AND RADIO SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECTS.
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to adopt Resolution No.9919(2007 Series) of intention
to issue tax exempt bonds in financing the public safety dispatch center and radio system
upgrade projects and to reimburse from the proceeds costs incurred prior to their
issuance; motion carried 4:0(Settle absent).
C7. DONATION OF FENCING FOR JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS..
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to: 1. Accept a donation from the Rotary Club of San
Luis Obispo to restore the Jack House garden fence. 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute
the donor agreement; motion carried 4:0 (Settle absent).
C8. FINAL PASSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING MAP_FROM
R-2-SP AND C/OS-SP TO R-2-SP-PD AND C/OS-SP-PD FOR THE CENTRAL 11-
ACRE PORTION OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT_MAP NO. 2428(PD 98-06, 3000
CALLE MALVA).
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 1506(2007 Series), approving a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact,and amending the City's zoning
map designation from R-2-SP, Medium-Density Residential with the Specific Plan overlay,
and C/OS-SP, Conservation/Open Space with the Specific Plan overlay,to R-2-SP-PD,
Medium-Density Residential with the Specific Plan and Planned Development overlays and
C/OS-SP, Conservation/Open Space with the Specific Plan and Planned Development
overlays,for the central 11-acre portion of the property located at 3000 Call Malva, based
on findings; motion carried 3:1:0(Mulholland opposed, Settle absent).
C9. 2007 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIALAUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION.
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ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to: 1. Confirm the Chief of Police's application on behalf
of the City,for a 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of
$17,453 for"TASER" Electronic Control Devices. 2. If awarded the grant, authorize the
CAO to execute necessary grant documents;motion carried 4:0(Settle absent).
C10. 2007-08 COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS CONTRACTS.
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to approve Community Promotion's contracts to: 1.
Provide funding in the amount of$43,500 in 2007-08 for public relations services and
authorize the Mayor to execute a one-year agreement with the San Luis Obispo Chamber
of Commerce(Chamber)for said services. 2. Provide funding in the amount of$88,900 in
2007-08 for visitor and electronic information services and authorize the Mayor to execute
a one-year agreement with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce(Chamber)for said
services. 3. Provide funding in the amount of$72,200 in 2007-08 for regional marketing
services and authorize the Mayor to execute a one-year agreement with the San Luis
Obispo County Visitors and Conference Bureau (VCB)for said services; motion carried 4:0
(Settle absent).
C11. HIGUERA STREET PAVING PROJECT FROM MORRO ST.TO NIPOMO ST.
SPECIFICATION NO.90684.
Vice Mayor Mulholland and Mayor Romero discussed the importance of installing the
pavement grid in this project, as mentioned in alternative C; and asked that this be
included in the motion, with direction to use General Fund Reserves for the additional
cost. Council Member Carter concurred.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Carter to: 1. Award a contract to Granite Construction
Company in the amount of$477,432 for the Higuera Street Paving Project from Morro St.to
Nipomo St Specification No.90684. 2. Approve the transfer of$66,623 from the Water
Distribution Master Account to complete the project funding for Fire Sprinkler Laterals.
The motion included the installation of the pavement grid as indicated in alternative C and
authorized the use of General Fund Reserves for the added costs; motion carried 4:0
(Settle absent).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE.CITY'S SUBDIVISION.REGULATIONS TO
INCLUDE AIRSPACE SUBDIVISIONS(TA/ER 75-07). (CONTINUED FROM THE
MEETING OF JULY 3,2007)
Deputy Community Development Director—Development Review Davidson presented the
staff report. He and Community Development Director Mandeville responded to questions.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
Sheryl Flores, San Luis Obispo,spoke in support of the proposed amendments because of
the increased opportunities they will provide for more affordable housing.
Tenn Mohan,San Luis Obispo, said he opposed the-amendments if they can be used for
new development in the downtown,such as Garden Street or Chinatown, but supported
them if they are limited to affordable housing and reduced housing costs.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council Members Carter and Brown,and Mayor Romero spoke in support of the
amendments.
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Vice Mayor Mulholland expressed concern for the same reasons raised by Mr. Mohan. She
stated,for the record,that she will vote in favor of the recommendation, but is not
completely comfortable with the concept and the way in which it could be used with large
projects coming down the road.
ACTION: Moved by Brown/Carter to: 1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1507(2007 Series)
adopting the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations thereby
implementing minor text clarifications and adding regulations to govern Airspace
Subdivisions. 2. Adopt an addendum to the approved environmental
determination; motion carried 4:0(Settle absent).
2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP PROPOSAL FOR A TEN-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT(625 TORO STREET,TRIER-176-05).
Deputy Community Development Director—Development Review Davidson presented the
staff report.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
Ernie Kim, Architect and Applicant's representative,discussed the history and design of the
project
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
Council_Members Carter and Brown, and Mayor Romero spoke in support of the project.
Vice Mayor Mulholand asked that consideration be given to adding the word "pervious"to
Architectural Review Commission Condition 5,and that the words "and Demolition"be
added to Code Requirement 14.
The applicant indicated he would work with staff and take these concerns into
consideration. However, there was not consensus to make these changes.
ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown to adopt Resolution No.9920(2007 Series)
approving a tentative tract map and Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impact for a ten-unit residential condominium development located
at 625 Toro Street(TRIER 176-05); motion carried 4:0(Settle absent).
3. REQUEST FROM BEACH CITIES TAXI CAB COMPANY TO INCREASE THEIR PER
MILE FEE.
Deputy Director Public Works Director Bochum presented the staff report. He and Transit
Manager Webster responded to questions.
Mayor Romero opened the public hearing.
None were forthcoming.
Mayor Romero closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Carter to adopt Resolution No.9921 (2007 Series)
approving a request from Beach Cities Taxi Cab Company(Beach Cities Cab)to
modify its schedule of rates. The Mass Transportation Committee's(MTC)
recommendation will be red filed to Council after its July 11"' meeting; motion
carried 4:0(Settle absent).
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Council recessed from 8:50 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.and the meeting reconvened with all members
present.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE HOLE NO.3 RELOCATION, SPECIFICATION NO.
90657.
City Engineer Lynch introduced Engineer III McGuire,who presented the staff report.
Gary Linn, Design Consultant,discussed industry standards and explained why he believes
the holes have been overshot intentionally. He also explained how the distance issues have
been addressed and noted the large buffer that was created. He, Engineer III McGuire and
Golf Course Supervisor Bunte responded to questions.
Public Comments
Carolyn Smith,San Luis Obispo,explained why she disagreed with the staff
recommendation, and suggested that the green should be moved back an additional 36 feet
Tina Liebscher, San Luis Obispo, said that her son was hit in the head by a golf ball three
weeks ago. She proposed that the hole remain at the same length, but that the green should
be moved back and the sand bunker located behind the green.
Carey Herlihy, San Luis Obispo, noted the increase in golf balls landing in front yards during
the past five years and supported moving the green as far back as possible.
—end of public comments—
Vice Mayor Mulholland suggested that if safety is the greatest concern,a net should be
installed. However, because she did not think the neighbors would support a net and
because she did not want the project redesigned,she would support staff's
recommendation.
Council Members Brown and Carter concurred with staff's recommendation.
Mayor Romero spoke in support of keeping the hole the same length, but relocating the
green as far from the property line as possible.
ACTION: Moved by Mulholland/Carter to: 1. Approve plans and specifications for
"Laguna Lake Golf Course Hole No. 3 Relocation", Specification No. 90657. 2.
Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if
the lowest responsible bid is within the engineer's cost estimate of$90,000. 3.
Approve the transfer of$56,000 from the General Fund unappropriated reserve to
the project account; motion carried 3:1:0(Romero no, Settle absent).
5. PRADO ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT MANAGEMENT: DIRECTION FROM
COUNCIL.
City Administrative Officer Hampian made some introductory and closing comments,and
Assistant City Administrative Officer Stanwyck presented the staff report. They, Finance
Director Statler, City Attorney Lowell and Community Development Director Mandeville
responded to Council's questions.
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Public Comments
The following people spoke in opposition to Council assuming project management
responsibility for the Prado Road Interchange project:
Gene Nelson, San Luis Obispo
Jan Hall Marx,San Luis Obispo(Statement on file in the City Clerk's office.)
Mila Vuiovich-LaBarre. San Luis Obispo
Michael Morris, Attorney for Dalidio family, said that the developer is prepared to discuss an
arrangement to secure bonding similar to the one the developer had with the City in 2004.
Victor Montgomery representing Dalidio family,explained why he believes that it is time for
Council to take action and the need to find a solution to the interchange problem at this
time.
Terry Mohan and Gary Folwer, San Luis Obispo, said they did not think an overpass is
needed at this time.
Alan Thomas, San Luis Obispo, spoke in suport of the staff report and analysis.
Dou4las Gerlard, San Luis Obispo, suggested that a traffic analysis should be done to
determine whether the Prado Road interchange is necessary and the interchanges would be
too close together.
Charles Haley,San Luis Obispo,asked that the overpass not be delayed because there is an
immediate need for it and because costs will increase with a delay.
Russell Brown,San Luis Obispo, urged Council to proceed thoughtfully and follow
benchmarks identified by staff.
—end of public comments—
Council-Member Brown discussed the need for the interchange, said he would like to see
the owner guarantee bonds,and expressed his hope that the County will release to the city
revenue it receives from the Dalidio development such as sales and property taxes,and
transient occupancy taxes,to be used for the interchange.
Council.Member Carter explained why he thinks it is premature for the City to take on the
project management role for the interchange. He suggested that the City should first enter
into negotiations with the County and developer to address the City's fiscal concerns related
to the interchange.
Vice Mayor Mulholland expressed concern about the effect the cost of an interchange
project will have on the City's General Fund,explained why she believed the County should
facilitate this project,and stated her support of the CAO recommendation.
Mayor Romero spoke of the long-range need for an interchange, concurred that the City
should not be the project managers for the interchange at this time,discussed the
importance of keeping negotiations open,and said that he supports the CAO
recommendation.
Vice Mayor Mulholland moved,and Mayor Romero seconded,to approve the staff
recommendation. However,following Council Member Carter's indication that he would
like to make a separate motion regarding negotiations, Mayor Romero withdrew his
second and no action was taken on this motion.
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ACTION: Moved by Carter/Brown not to assume project management
responsibility at this time, but to enter into formal negotiations with the developer
and County with the intent of developing a financial arrangement that is beneficial
to City residents and provides a pathway for annexation of the property into the
City; motion carried 3:1:0(Mulholland opposed, Settle absent).
CAO Hamaian explained that staff needs direction regarding who will represent the City
during the negotiations, and discussed the need to bring someone on board with
professional expertise related to the interchange issues.
Mayor Romero and Council Members Brown and Carter spoke in support of having two
Council representatives serving with staff on a subcommittee to negotiate with the County
and developer.
Vice Mayor Mulholland spoke to the benefits of having only one Council Member represent
the City in negotiations, suggested Council Member Carter be that representative, and
volunteered to serve if Council decided to appoint two representatives.
ACTION: Moved By Brown/Carter to appoint Council Member Carter and Mayor
Romero as a subcommittee to represent the Council during the negotiations
related to the Prado Road interchange project; motion carried 3:1:0(Mulholland
opposed, Settle absent).
In response to CAO Hamaian. Council concurred that staff could use the professional
services of Economic Advisory Allan Kotin to assist with this matter.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Vice Mayor Mulholland,as representative to the Integrated Waste Management Authority,
reported on the household hazardous waste options for residents.
Mayor Romero reported on the June 28'h Performing Arts Center meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Carter congratulated the Parks& Recreation Department, and City, on the
addition of the new therapy pool.
Mayor Romero requested,and Council concurred, to direct staff to develop a policy that
provides added guidelines and, potentially,different time standards(based on
development size)associated with reimbursement agreements for infrastructure
improvements"fronted" by developers.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned
the meeting at 11:15 p.m.to Tuesday, August 14,2007, in the Council Chamber,990 Palm
Street,San Luis Obispo.
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 08/21/07
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