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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1993 -7:00 P.M. -v:T%U:
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISP09 CALIFORNIA
.MOMENT OF INSPIRATION: John Payton,Pastor of the Church of the Nazarene gave the invocation.
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Council Members
Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice-
Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
City staff
Present: John Dunn,City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Diane Gladwell,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative
Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director, Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director, Jeff
Hook, Associate Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Roalman/Settle to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer, motion carried (5-0).
C-1 CONDOMINIUM WATER METERS (File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the subdivision regulations relating
to water service connections and tentative map time extensions(continued from 4/6/0 and 4/13/93).
Moved by Roalman/Settle to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1231 amending Sections 16.16.180
and 16.36.250 of the iubdfiviilon regulations; motion carried (5-0).
C-2 SUNSET OF CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE (File No. 123)
Council considered terminating the Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) as a special purpose
committee.
Moved by Roalman/Settle to adopt,Resolution No. 8159 terminating the CAC; motion carried (5-0).
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX INCREASE (File No. 296)
Council held a public hearing to consider increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from 9%to
10% effective July 1, 1993.
Bill Statler, Finance Director, reviewed transient occupancy rates in other cities and promotional
budgets.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Terry Westrop_e, 3050 Rockview Place, representing Sterling Hotels, stated that the City needed
aggressive campaigns to promote San Luis Obispo as a tourist destination, expressed concern about
transient occupancy funds going to the general fund and existing contracts, and previously booked
reservations at the 9% rate up to one year in advance.
Ruth Guyer, Atascadero, employed by the Madonna Inn, opposed the increase and stated it would
decrease tourism.
Lynn Block, Administrator of the Business Improvment.Association, spoke in favor of a planned
promotional program and an increase in funding.
Jesse Norris. San Luis Obispo, stated that the tax increase would affect.business in general, citing
various impacts to Cal Trans and existing contracts.
Jonnie Evlar.of the Visitors Conference Bureau, presented a study from Purdue University regarding
the impact of tax rates on occupancy and Califomia's declining market share,and stated that tourism
was under funded.
Ken Jones, Carpenters Rexall Drug Store, asked Council to consider reducing the tax.
Jack Gatz, Chair of the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC), stated that the PCC would
discuss aftemative advertising strategies and present the recommendations to Council.
Suzanne Yost, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke against increasing the.tax at this time
but said that if it was necessary, to use a larger portion to promote San Luis Obispo.
Bob Davis, representing the Apple. Farm, spoke in favor of increasing promotional funds and
effectiveness of advertising.
Tenn Reav,La Cuesta Motor Inn,explained the difficulties with the federal per diem rates,stating that
the contracts ran to 1994.
George Newland. Quality Suites, stated that local businesses would end up paying the increase
because of the existing contracts.
Ann Dinshaw, representing the Adobe Inn, spoke against taxing a healthy industry, and asked for
investments to promote the industry.
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Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed ways to provide a balanced budget, concerns about exiting contracts with hotels,
tourism promotion and funding, methods of advertising promotion and impacts on the tourism
industry.
Moved by Settle/Pinard to not raise the transient occupancy tax at this time; motion failed 2-3
(Council Members Rappa and Romero and Vice-Mayor Roalman voting no).
After discussion, moved by Roalman/Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1232 amended to
make the effective date 10/1/93; motion carried (3-2,Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard voting
no).
Moved by Roalman/Romero to direct the Promotional Coordinating Committee to work with staff to
recommend funding increase of approximately$50,000 for promotional activities not targeted to any
one account; motion carried (5-0).
2. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FEES (File No. 532)
Council held a public hearing to consider implementing.transportation development impact fees
calculated under the standards of AB 1600 with a recommended fee fora single family residence of
$2,152 with fees for non-residential projects varying based on land use type and square footage
(continued from 4/6/93).
Moved by Settle/Romero to continue this item without discussion until date certain Tuesday, June
1, 1993; motion carried (5-0).
3. RETROFIT CREDIT ON WATER IMPACT FEES (File No. 517)
Council held a public hearing to consider implementing an 87% credit on water impact fees when
retrofitting is required as a condition of a development (continued from 4/6/93).
Bill Statler. Finance Director, reviewed the report.
Council discussed impacts on water supply facilities, water treatment facilities, water conservation
rates, ratios of the retrofit program and utilizing conservation and retrofitting as a source of water
supply.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Steve Barasch.2602 El Cerrito, spoke in favor of a 100%credit, stating that developers were charged
twice for the same service.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Rapna/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8160 implementing retrofit credit on water impact
Cfees; motion carried (34, Vice-Mayor Roalman and Mayor Pinard voting no).
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ADD-ON #4. PARKING METER RATE INCREASE (File No. 551)
Council held a public hearing to consider amending the Municipal Code to change all parking meters
to 40 and 60 cents per hour effective July 1, 1994, and 50 and 70 cents per hour effective January 1,
1998.
Moved by Settle/Roalman to continue this Rem without discussion to Tuesday, May 4, 1993; motion
carried (5-0).
ADD-ON #5. LATE FEE ON DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS (File No. 202)
Council held a public hearing to consider implementing a monthly late fee in.the amount of $10 or
1.5%, whichever is greater, on all accounts that have not been paid within 30 days of due date and
providing for setting penalties on delinquent business and transient occupancy taxes.
Moved by Roalman/Settle to continue this Rem without discussion to Tuesday, May 4, 1993;motion
carried (5-0).
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. CDBG-APPLICATION STRATEGIES (File No. 427)
Council considered application strategies for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Jeff Hook. Associate Planner, briefly reviewed the application and the three application strategies.
Council discussed pass-throughs from the County and administrative fees.
Bob Hendrix. County Administrator, stated that pass-throughs and administrative costs would be
detailed in the agreement prior to applications being made and stated that funding made available
beyond baseline margins would be made available in a pool for entities to compete for.
Council discussed equity of representation, risk of cities not following through with requirements,
funding impacts to San Luis Obispo and other cities based on the alternatives.
George Moylan. Director of the Housing Authority, recommended exploration of the urban county
strategy with the County.
Moved by Romero/Raooa to direct staff to pursue the "urban county° strategy by jointly applying for
the CDBG program (Alternate #2); and pursue additional financial incentives (Alternate#3); motion
carried (5-0).
5. COUNCIL SECRETARY POSITION (File No. 101)
Council considered an analysis of the City Clerk's Office organization and the Council Secretary
position.
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Diane Gladwell, City Clerk, briefly reviewed the.Hughes, Heiss and Associates' analysis of the City
Clerk's office and the Council Secretary position.
After discussion, moved by Settle/Romero to receive and file the Hughes, Heiss and Associates'
analysis of the City Clerk's Office and retain the Council Secretary on a full-time basis; motion carried
(5-0)•
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. Council Member Settle requested that staff examine urban reserve lines in the westerly
Los Osos Valley Road area for consistency when the LUE is presented to Council; (general consent).
COMM.2. Vice-Mavor Roalman requested a proclamation designating May as "Bicycle Month".
10:10 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session to discuss existing litigation concerning
Los Osos Valley Associates vs. City of San Luis Obispo.
11:03 PM Council reconvened io open session and reported no action taken.
11.:05 PM there being no further business to'come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OFTHECITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1993 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
MOMENT OF-INSPIRATION: given by Father Bob McGinn, Community of John the.23rd.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice-
Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
City Staff
Present John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney;
Diane Gladwell,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative
Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas,
Community Development Director;Bob Neumann,Fire Chief;Ann Slate,
Personnel Director;Jim Stockton, Recreation Director;Cliff Chelquist,
Acting Police Chief; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.I. Thomas Pasek spoke about personal issues.
P.C.2. Steven Schumann, 577 Cerrano Drive, stated that the City's industrial waste inspection and
fee program was duplicative and less efficient than the County's program and requested further study.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Settle/Raoea to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by the City Administrative
Officer with the exception of C-4 as noted; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered minutes of:
Tuesday, February 23, 1993 at 11:15 AM; and,
Tuesday, March 16, 1993 at 7:00 PM
Moved by Settle/Rama to waive oral reading and approve minutes; motion carried (5-0).
C-2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
Council considered contract pay estimates and change orders.
Moved b Settle Ran a to-approve the contract a estimates and ordered 11
Y / Lpay paid; motion tamed (5-0). _J
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C-3 CITIES WITH PRISONS CONFERENCE
Council considered co-hosting the Association of California Cities Allied with Prisons Fall Conference
to be held in San Luis Obispo on September 15, 16, and 17, 1993.
Moved by Settle/Raopa to approve co-hosting of the Association of California Cities Allied with
Prisons Fall Conference; motion carried (5-0).
C-4 SURPLUS PROPERTY (File No. 165)
Council considered declaring vehicles and equipment as surplus property.
Discussion held pertaining to extending the life of vehicles to 6 or 7 years.
Moved by Raopa/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8161 declaring vehicles and equipment as surplus
property; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no).
C-5 PERS HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM (File No. 641)
Council considered allowing Non-PERS Council Members to participate in the Public Employees'
Retirement System Health Benefits Program.
Council Member Romero stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest.
Moved by Settle/Rapga to adopt Resolution No. 8162 allowing Non-PERS Council Members to
participate in the PERS Health Benefits Program;motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Romero not
participating).
C-6 BUS SHELTER USE.PERMIT (File No. 545)
Council considered installation of two transit passenger shelters on Johnson Avenue.
Moved by Settle/Rapga to authorize the Mayor to sign a Use Permit with the County of San Luis
Obispo for the placement of two transit passenger shelters on Johnson Avenue; motion carried (5-0).
C-7 TIME EXTENSION - SURETY GUARANTEE-TRACT 1750 (File No, 410)
Council considered an amendment to the subdivision agreement for Tract No. 1750 (Units 1 & 2),
extending the time to submit the surety to guarantee the subdivision improvements; Rob Rossi,
subdivider.
Moved by Settle/Raopa to adopt Resolution No. 8163 amending the subdivision agreement to allow
for an addition 90 days to submit the surety guaranteeing the subdivision improvements for Tract No.
1750 (Units'1 & 2); motion carried (5-0).
C-8 SUBDIVISIONGUARANTEEREDUCTION -TRACT 2066 (VILLA ROSA) (File No. 410)
Council considered reducing the Subdivision Guarantee for Tract No. 2066(Villa Rosa) located at 843
Mutsuhito Avenue due to completion of certain subdivision improvements;Villa Rosa Co.,subdivider.
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Moved by Settle/Raooa to adopt Resolution No. 8164 reducing the Faithful Performance Surety to
$65,000 and the Labor & Materials Surety to 532,500 (after 35 days from filing a "Notice of
Completion", to the satisfaction of the City Attorney) for Tract No. 2066; motion carried (5-0).
C-9 FREE TRANSIT DAY (File No. 542)
Council considered designating Wednesday, May 19, 1993 as"Free Transit Day"as a part of the City's
contribution to and recognition of the nationwide "Try Transit W6ek'93%
Moved by Settle/Ragg$to approve"Free Transit Day"designated as May 19, 1993; motion carried (5-
0).
C-10 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WORKING DRAWINGS (File No. 854)
Council considered approving final payment for working drawings of the Performing Arts Center.
Moved by Settle/Randa to approve final payment for working drawings; motion carried (5-0).
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Council Liaison Reports.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HOUSING ELEMENT (Fite No. 462) ( /
Council held a public hearing to consider the Draft Housing Element (continued from 4/6/93).
Jeff Hook. Associate Planner, highlighted the changes to the staff report including the addition of
moderate-income housing units to the development exemption.
Council discussed apparent differences in programs from the first draft.
Mayor Pinard declared the public.hearing open.
Carla-Sanders. 660 Oak Ridge, representing Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, outlined their
support for specific goals to preserve neighborhoods. She spoke in opposition to the addition of
moderate income housing stating that it.would translate into housing under$235,000 being excluded
from growth.limitations.
Steve Nelson. Chair of the Housing Authority, supported the concept of including unearned
increments in the housing element; asking that land owners donate land to the Housing Authority
based upon increased values received as a result of City annexation.
George Moylan. Director of the Housing Authority, outlined the need for land donation and echoed
support of the unearned increment concept.
Andrew Merriam.San Luis Obispo,stated that if free land was given at the time of annexation, it would
be counter-productive because of other city imposed fees.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
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Council held discussion of the concepts and reviewed the Housing Element,providing staff direction,
on a page by page basis through page 8.
Moved by Roalman/Settle to lay the item on the table; motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Settle/Roalman to take the item from the table; motion carred (5-0).
Council held discussion regarding format and content changes, made suggestions and alterations to
page 36,discussed safe annual yield and current demand for water, and the process for revision and
submission of the Housing Element to the state.
Moved by Roalman/Settle to continue discussion of the item to Tuesday, May 11, 1993 at 6:00 P.M.;
motion carried (5-0).
2. DOWNTOWN DESIGN PLAN (File No. 418)
Council held a public hearing to consider approving°A Conceptual Physical Plan for the City's Center'
as design guidelines for both private and public development projects in the downtown.
Whitney Mcllvaine.Associate Planner,reviewed the process, highlighted the main features of the plan
and stated that the plan was conceptual in nature; that the footprints represented suggestions and
guiding principles.
Pierre Rademaker:member of the Downtown Design Committee, stated that the goals were to retain
business, San Luis Obispo as a cultural center and the County seat, and a major tourist draw. He
reviewed the process, and presented slides of the heritage park concept implemented in Oxnard.
Sherry Davis. Director of the Government Affairs for the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the
plan.
Dick Cleeves,President of the Business Improvement Association,stated his appreciation and support
for the plan.
Esther Rosenthal, 1024 Stephanie Drive, stated he owned property as part of the Rosenthal Trust at
4439 445,and 447 Higuera and stated that she was not notified that her property was going to be used
for public purposes.
Kathy Vargas spoke in opposition of a parking structure and the loss of neighborhood.
Andrew Merriam, San Luis Obispo, stated that the concept should be recognized as a long-range
vision and would be directed to the benefit of all.
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, urged Council to proceed conceptually, but not utilize the plan for
regulation of land uses.
Whitney Mcllvaine'Associate Planner,stated that individual changes would come before Council,and
be properly noticed.
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, stated that after plan adoption there would be phased
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implementation of the concept; if the plan was not adopted, future projects would be judged against
older planning documents.
Pierre Rademaker, representing the Downtown Design Committee, stated that. there are many
safeguards for property owners.
Andrew Merriam stated that the document was merely an incorporation of policy intended to influence
investment in the downtown area.
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, stated that the plan would be used as a readily
understood guide, not as a dictorial document
Ken Schwartz. member of the Downtown Design Committee, reviewed past history of the downtown
area, stated that the plan would be reviewed for recommended changes every two years, and urged
adoption.
Moved by Pinard to adopt the vision as presented by staff; motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Raoaa/Romero to adopt.Resolution No. 8165 with amendments to wording in Section 3,
paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 to read "should"; motion carried (5-0).
3. ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT- R 219-92 (File No. 463)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to change Table
9 (Zoning Use Matrix) of the zoning regulations to simplify processing, eliminate duplication, and
clarify items.
Moved by Settle to continue; motion withdrawn.
8:45 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
9:05 P.M. City Council reconvened; Council Member Settle absent.
Moved by Romero/Roalman to continue this item to Tuesday, May 11, 1993; motion carried (44)-1,
Council Member Settle absent).
4. URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION GRANT (File No. 542)
Council held a public hearing to consider filing an application with the Department of Transportation
for a Section 9 grant in the amount of $1,376,986 under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964
towards capital and operating support of SLO Transit
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, reviewed reporting and match requirements estimating that
it would take 6 months to 2 years to receive funds.
Council discussed the inclusion of regional facilities.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against this item.
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Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Settle/Roalman to adopt Resolution No.8166 authorizing staff to apply for a Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Section 9 grant; motion carred (5-0).
ADD-ON #7. PARKING METER RATE INCREASE (File No. 551)
Council held a public hearing to consider amending the Municipal Code to change all parking meters
to 40 and 60 cents per hour effective July 1, 1994, and 50 and 70 cents per hour effective January 1,
1998.
Mike McCluskey. Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the report, stated that the Business
Improvement Association had agreed to the increase,and the fees would gradually encourage parking
In the structures.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
LaVene Schneider. 1356 Marsh Street, spoke against increasing the rates citing high vacancy rates
in the downtown area.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed free parking in structures,economic concerns in the downtown area in comparison
r to shopping centers.
Moved by Raoaa/Roalman to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1233 amending Section 10.52.101 of
the Municipal Code to change parking meter rates; motion carried (3-2, Council Member Settle and
Mayor Pinard voting no).
ADD-ON #8 LATE FEE ON DELINQUENT.ACCOUNTS (File No. 202)
Council held a public hearing to consider implementing a monthly late fee in the amount of $10 or
1.5%, whichever is greater, on all accounts that have not been paid within 30 days of due date and
providing for setting penalties on delinquent business and transient occupancy taxes.
Linda Asorion. Revenue Manager, reviewed the goal of processing all delinquent charges in one
manner.
Council discussed methods of collections for the Business Improvement Association fees.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
LaVerne Schneider. 1356 Marsh St., spoke in opposition to the $10.00 late fee for water, stating that
$5.00 was adequate.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion,moved by Ranoa/Romero to adopt Resolution No.8.167 implementing a monthly late
fee; motion carried (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no).
CMoved by Ranoa/Romero to introduce to printOrdinance No. 1234 providing for penalties on
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delinquent business and transient occupancy takes;,motion carried(4.1,Council Member Settle voting
no).
BUSINESS.ITEMS
5. WATER OPERATIONAL PLAN (File No. 517)
Council considered the 1993-94 Water Operational Plan.
Moved by Roalman/Pinard to continue this item without discussion to Tuesday, May 11, 1993; motion
carried (5-0).
6 ILLUMINATED SIGN REGULATIONS (File No. 424)
Council considered review of lighted sign provisions of the Sign Ordinance.
No action was taken.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. Diane Gladwell, City Clerk, made Council aware of problems with the Chamber tape
recording equipment.
COMM.2. John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, informed Council about an informational
meeting on water reclamation on Wednesday, May 5, 1993 at 6:30 PM.
COMM.3. Council Member Raeoa gave the City Clerk a petition from Creekside residents to
change cable TV service to satellite service.
11:29 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting to Monday, May 10, 1993 at 9:00 AM.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1193- 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
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Council Members
Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero,Allen K.Settle (arrived
at 6:08 P.M.), Vice-Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer;Jeff Jorgensen,City,Attorney;
Diane Gladwell,City Clerk;Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative
Officer, Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Jeff Hook,
Associate Planner, John Mandeville, LongRangePlanning Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.1. Tom Fulks Regional Rideshare Coordinator, presented an Award of Excellence lence from the
Southern California Chapter of ACT (Association for Commuter Transportation) for the reg_' ional/city
wide alternative transportation program. He invited everyone to attend the Bike Fest tobe held on
May 23 and 24, 1993.
P.C.2. Mayor Pinard and Vice-Mayor Roalman presented a proclamation recognizing Mayas National
Bicycle Month..
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Settle/Roalman to approve t City
-he Consent Calendar as recommended by the Ci
Administrative Officer; motion carried (5-0).
C-1 COUNCIL-MINUTES
Council considered minutes of Tuesday, March 30, 1993 at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Moved by Settle/Roalman to waive orai reading and approve minutes; motion carried (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADD-ON 1. HOUSING ELEMENT (File No. 462)
Council held a public hearing to consider the Draft Housing Element (continued from 4/6/93 and
5/4/93)-
Arnold Jonas,, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed past and future processes for the
Housing Element .
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Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Council asked that any new recommendations would be noted and sent to the Planning Commission
and discussed timing of scheduling State comments and the new revision for hearings before the
Planning Commission.
By general consent, Council agreed to send the draft to the State and to the Planning Commission,
then meet with the Planning Commission after the State replies.
Council began their review of the Housing Element on page 8.
Carla Sandersrepresenting the Residents for Quality Neighborhoods (RON), reaffirmed that RON
supported encouraging students to live on campus.
The review continued through page 12.
8:05 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess..
8:30 P.M. City Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
The review continued beginning at page 12.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Settle/Roalman to forward the revised draft for State review andcomment; motion carried
(5-0).
1. SOURCE REDUCTION & RECYCLING ELEMENT (File No. 482)
Council held a public hearing to consider the draft Source Reduction and Recycling Element
(continued from 4/13/93).
John Moss. Acting Utilities Director, reviewed the report.
Council discussed costs for the City to operate and prepare the program and rate increases
anticipated for citizens.
Steve DeVencena,Area Coordinating Council,stated that the anticipated increase would be $5.00 to
$10.00 per month by the year 2,000 and stated market development efforts were being pursued for
recycled products.
Council discussed City and regional requirements of diverting 25%to 50% of their solid waste.
Council Member Settle stated that San Luis Obispo has had a heavy effort in the past for recycling.
Council discussed issues relating to City rates to support regional efforts,the size of the.proposed
administrative structure, programs developed in the past and duplication,of efforts.
Ruth ibeve. consultant for Brown,Vence and Associates; stated that the proposed element identifies
existing conditions in San Luis Obispo and substantial programs in place as well as the cost already
encumbered in San Luis Obispo. The element also and proposes new programs using a baseline i
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source reduction.
Council discussed regional site development,which was stated to be two facilities; one for the north
county and one for the south county.
Council discussed the participation of state agencies including Cal Poly and CMC.
Steve DeVencenzi. Area Coordinating Council, stated that they were included via tipping fees and
therefore were participating, but were not subject to fines.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against this item.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed concerns relating to the JPA structure including cost, representation, and
duplication of past programs.
Moved by Romero/Raooa to approve the draft SRRE.in concept;motion carried (4-1,Council Member
Settle voting no).
ADD-ON 2. ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT- R 219-92 (File No. 463)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to changes in
Table 9 (Zoning Use Matrix) of the zoning regulations to simplify processing, eliminate duplication,
and clarify items.
Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager, briefly reviewed the report.
Council discussed the expanded uses in office zones with an R-O designation including hostels.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Elaine Simer. 1677 MacCullum, spoke in favor of including hostels.
Sherry Davis. representing the Chamber of Commerce,spoke in favor of the concept,stating that this
was the first step in streamlining.
Larry Houlgate. 1344 Mill St., spoke in favor of including hostels.
Dr. AI-Orcutt. 1299 Bay Oaks Dr., Los Osos, supported the proposal.
Heinz Huebner, 395 Grand Ave., supported youth hostels.
Bill Avery, 48 Prado Rd., supported the inclusion of hostels.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Raooa/Roalman to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1235 amending Table 9 as
recommended by the Planning Commission to include hostels under a separate designation in R-3
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and R-4 zones; motion carred (5-0).
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2. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT JPA (File No. 524)
Council considered a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for regional solid waste management.
John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed various approaches and recommended the JPA
structure.
Council discussed concerns pertaining the equitable representation.
Ron.DiCarii. Council of Governments (COG) Executive Director, stated their intent was not to create
another government but to take a "lean" approach.
Jeff Jorgensen,City Attorney, stated that negotiations for the JPA would provide a forum to raise and
achieve consensus for equitable representation.
Moved by Romero/Roalman to approve the JPA "lean" approach with more equitable representation
(than COG); motion carried (4-1, Council Member Settle voting no).
Council discussed legislation pertaining to state entities complying with AB 939.
Ron DiCarli, COG Executive Director, stated that as staff to the Solid Waste Task Force, information
would be gathered and technical advice be given to the task force and incorporated into proposed
legislative action.
Moved by Settle/Roalman to direct City representatives to COG to support a COG resolution
supporting participation of state agencies in goals put forth in this program including the process
outlined by COG Executive Director Ron DiCarli; motion carried (5-0).
ADD-ON 3. WATER OPERATIONAL PLAN (File No. 517)
Council considered the 1993-94 Water Operational Plan.
Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager, reviewed the report.
Council discussed a variety of issues pertaining to moving water from Salinas to Whale Rock.
Gary Henderson outlined the process to evaluate alternatives and estimated preliminary information
to be available in the summer.
Moved by Raooa/Settle to receive and file report;motion carried (5-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMA. Vice-Mayor Roalman requested Council consider a compromise proposal with a waiver
of fees for 1203 Pismo Street (heard before Council as an appeal on April 20, 1993); general consent ^\\
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11:20 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting to Tuesday, May 18, 1993 at 6:30 PM.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL•
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
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RAFT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL_
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1993 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER -CITY HALL- 990 PALM STREET �; r_' ••
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL C 6-513'` "
Council Members
Present: Council Members, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice-
Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: Council Member Rappa
City Staff
Present John Dunn, City Administrative Officer,Ken Hampian, Assistant City
Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Kim Condon,
Assistant City Clerk;Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director;
Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager, John Moss, Acting
Utilities Director; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Deb Hossli,
Administrative Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PC1. Leola Rubottom,3960 South Higuera,Space 21 (Creekside Mobile Home Park),asked that the
City provide a representative to help interpret mobile home laws.
PC2. Christine Peralta, 1334 Diablo Drive, asked the Council to agendize the issue of medical
marijuana.
PC3. Devin Gallagher, 1105 George Street, requested that the Council consider amending the
Zoning Regulations regarding non-conforming lots.
PCA. Randy Davis, 1534 Osos Street, expressed concern about traffic speed on Osos Street and
requested a stop sign on Osos and Leff Streets.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Romero,/Roalman. to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by the City
Administrative Officer, motion carried 4-0-1, Council Member Rappa absent.
C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council considered minutes of Tuesday, April 20, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.
Moved by Romero/Roalman to waive oral reading and approve as amended; (motion carried 4-0-1,
Council Member Rappa absent).
C-2 SEWER FUND RATE-REVIEW (File No. 525)
Council considered the Sewer Fund Rate.
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Moved by Romero/Roalman to receive and file report; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Rappa
absent).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. REZONING & SUBDIVISION - LAUREL LANE (File No. 463)
Council held a public hearing to consider subdivision and planned development rezoning to create
46 residential lots, private streets and recreation area, on a 7-acre parcel on the southwest corner of
Laurel Lane and Southwood Drive (1190 Laurel Lane- PO B-93 & TR 13-93); Stanley and Elizabeth
Bell, applicants (continued from 5/18/93).
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, summarized the staff report.
Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager, responded to Council's concerns about the sound
wall running along Laurel Lane and Southwood Drive and explained that it would be bermed.
Mayor Pinard opened the public hearing.
Mike Multari, 641 Higuera Street, representing applicants Stan and Elizabeth Bell, outlined the
innovative features of the project and said that it would provide family housing at a reasonable price.
Brett Cross. 1217 Mariner's Cove, was opposed to the sound wall on Laurel Lane and urged Council
not to allow it.
Mayor Pinard closed the public hearing.
Council discussed the affordable housing condition and George Moylan,Executive Director of the City
Housing Authority, was asked for input on the matter.
Georoe Moylan said that those in the City who really need affordable housing are low and very low
income people who could not afford to purchase in this development.
Moved by Settle/Roalman to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1239 approving the planned
development overlay zoning and preliminary development plan; and adopt Resolution No. 8173
approving map with conditions as amended to exclude maintenance of sewer mains as a
responsibility of the homeowner's association, subdivider to dedicate both water and sewer system
easement in Condition 14, sound wall conditions to be amended to state that the wall on Southwood
Drive be at the lowest acceptable height to meet noise mitigation,and deletion of affordable housing
condition. The developer is to pay for underground conduit on Laurel Lane; motion carried (3-1-1,
Mayor Pinard voting no;Council Member Rappa absent).
Moved by Pinard/Settle to refer to staff a new City-wide policy that in order to meet City noise
standards, every citizen be entitled to the same noise protection and entitled to construct a sound
attenuation wall within the constraints of their existing properties acknowledging the maximum use
of their property; motion failed (2-2-1; Council Members Roalman and Romero voting no, Council
Member Rappa absent).
9:20 p.m., Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
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9:40 p.m., Mayor Pinard reconvened the meeting; Council Member Rappa absent.
2. CABLE TELEVISION ORDINANCE (File No. 143)
Council held a public hearing to consider an ordinance establishing a Cable Television ordinance
governing all cable television operators in the City and a thirty day extension of the Sonic Cable
franchise in order to conclude negotiations.
Deb Hossli. Administrative Analyst, reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Pinard opened the public hearing.
There was no comment.
Mayor Pinard closed the public hearing.
After brief discussion, moved by Settle/Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1238 and
authorize CAO to execute a thirty day extension to the Sonic Cable franchise; motion carried (4-0-1,
Council Member Rappa absent)..
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. PRADO ROAD PROJECT STRUCTURES (File No. 463)
Council considered which action takes precedence in a case where the Architectural Review
Commission's action to require structures, including an unoccupied existing older home and out
buildings, be retained in a project at 40 Prado Road conflicts with the preliminary development plan
approved by the City Council (GP/R 1516, PD 1517).
Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director, informed the Council that the Chief Building Official
had inspected the residence and found substantial dry rot.and other structural damage of concern.
The Cultural Heritage Committee had proposed that the house be relocated to another site. Mr.
Jonas asked the Council not only for a determination on this speck matter, but also to consider
policy and procedure in similar cases that may or may not occur in the future.
Council discussed the Building Official's authority over demolitions and policies.regarding historical
structures and asked staff to clarify the process for them in a memorandum.
Mayor Pinard opened the floor to public comment.
Todd Miller. 606 Hopkins Lane, said he was interested in saving the house and was actively looking
for a new site for the structure.
Dennis Moresco, 641 Higuera Street, one of the property owners, expressed his desire to resolve the
matter of the house so that the development could proceed. He said that he and the other property
owners were trying to assist Mr. Miller in obtaining financing.
Moved by Roalman/Settle that City Council action should take precedence over Architectural Review
Commission action and main house on property to be relocated to another site within 180 days, or
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motion carried (3-1-1, Mayor Pinard voting no, Council Member Rappa absent).
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1. Council Member Settle said he would be interested in pursuing talks on an informal basis
with Alex Madonna regarding plans for the Froom Ranch property.
10:30 P.M. Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session to discuss personnel negotiations.
(Mayor Pinard did not attend closed session.)
11:01 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, ViceMayorRoalman
adjourned the meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Kim Condon, Assistant.City Clerk.
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