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Home My WebLink About09/04/1990, C-1 - MINUTES ATE INf�-90 AGENDA-- ITEM # M I N U T E S ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1990 - 7t00 P.N. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY BALL - 990 PARI STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO; CALIFORNIA Draft Minutes t0 be approved ROLL.-CALL at Co ncilMeeting Councilmembers Presentt Vice-Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Bill Roalman and Mayor Ron Dania Absent: Councilmember Peg Finard City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Ken Rampian, Assistant CAO; Bill Statler, Director of Finance; Bill Betland, Utilities Director PUBLIC REARING --- � 1. -WATER RATE INCREASE (File No. 516) Council continued its public hearing to consider a water rate increase of 59.5% effective August 1, 1990 (continued from June 12, 1990). Bili .statler, Finance Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution increasing the water rates as recommended in order to fully recover water system operating and capital costs. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Brett Cross, 1217 Mariner's Cove, presented an overhead slide depicting the proposed water rate and the detrimental effect it will have on people with fixed incomes. Be felt that Council failed to take into consideration that prior to the water conservation requirements, the average person was using 26 units, not 16 units, explaining that, after the drought, when people go back to using a more normal level, their average water bill would be much greater than was identified in the report submitted by the Finance Director. Jim Carlvsle, 611 Luneta Drive, also reviewed the escalating rate water rate increases over the last year and a half. 8e felt that 1508 increase was too high, and that Council should look at some other ways to alleviate the high cost. Anita Rogers, 1033 Southwood Drive, urged Council look at some ways to help fixed income people, that the amount of increases were too great. City Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, July 10, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. Charles Lona, 639 Al Ril, spoke in opposition to the proposed rate increase. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion, moved by Randa/Roalman (3-1-.1, Mayor Dunin voting no, Councilwoman Pinard absent) Resolution No. 6838 adopted increasing water rates by 59.56 effective August 1, 1990 in order to fully recover water system operating and capital costs as recommended. Motion carried. 2. RIOUERA COMMERCE PARK AND TENTATIVE MAP - -TRACT 1766 (File No. 410) Council held a public hearing to consider two planning applications affecting the southern 30 acres of the Riguera Commerce Park Specific Planning Area (continued from June 19, 1990).. Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council take the action to: 1) adopt the resolution upholding the Planning Commission's recommendation to a) revise the uses allowed in the Riguera Commerce Park special industrial disctrict, and b) deny a request to reduce the minimum lot area from 4 to 2 acres, and c) deny Tentative Tract Map 1766, a 9-lot industrial subdivision consisting of 21 acres. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Rob -Strona, representing the applicant, Roward Strasbaugh, spoke in support of their request, but again urged if the Council were unable to support the tentative tract map at this time, to at least allow the revised uses in the park. Mayor Dunin closed the public hearing. After discussion moved by Roalman/Rayva 4-0-1, Councilwoman Pinard absent) to approve staff recommendation numbers; b) to deny the reduced minimum lot area from 4 to 2 acres, and c) deny Tentative Tract Map 1766. Motion carried. Moved by Dunin/Reiss (3.-1-1, Councilman Roalman voting no, Councilwoman Pinard absent) to adopt Resolution No. 6839 upholding the Planning Commission's recommendation to revise the uses allowed is the Riguera Commerce Park Special Industrial District as recommended. Motion carried. BUSINESS ITEMS 3. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - 697 RIOUERA STREET (File No. 425) Council consideied. revising an agreement with the owners of the building at 697 Riguera Street, known as the old San Luis Hotel building, to provide City Assistant Funding for provisions of housing and below market rental rates. At the request of the applicant and staff concurrence, this item was continued -� without discussion to date certain, July 17, 1990. I, City Council Kinutes Page 3 Tuesday, July 10, 1090 - 7:00 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS CONN. 1 - Councilman Roalman stated that the County is holding a hearing on July 25, 19901 to take public comment concerning the State Nater Project Environmental Impact Report. He would report back to the City Council on the outcome. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Naoor- Dunin adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m., .to Closed Session, Tuesday, July 37, 1990 at 6:00 p.m. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: PV:nlo Pam Voges, City Clerk 1 C � i-.� MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO . TUESDAY, JULY 170 1990 - 7s00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY ROLL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA Draft Minutes to be approved ROLL aAIJ. at Counca•Meeting own Councilmembers Presents Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Bill Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent: Vice-Mayor Jerry Reiss City Staff Present: John Dunn, City .Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Ren Bampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bill Betland, Utilities Director i� 6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Closed Session to discuss downtown future parking structure sites and possible property acquisition for Mission Plaza expansion. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:00 P.M. - Mayor Dunin reconvened in Regular Session; Councilman Reiss absent. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSENT AGENDA Moved by RaanalRoalman, (4-0-1, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) the consent calendar was unanimously approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exceptions of C-8 and C-10 as noted. Notion carried. C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES The following minutes were approved as amended. Wednesday, June 61 1990 - 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 12, 1990 - 6s00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, July 170 1990 - 7300 P.M. C-2 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS Council considered Traffic Work Orders for the period April 1, 1990 through June 30, 1990 (available in Council Office for inspection). Moved by Raona/Roalman (4-0-1, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) Resolution No. 6840 adopted approving Traffic Work Orders for the period April 1, 1990 through June 30, 1990 as recommended. C-3 PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID AOREMO M (File No. 501) Council considered a Mutual Aid Agreement with Los Angeles and Orange Counties as initial signatories, with provisions for other cities, counties, and state agencies to become parties, which will provide assistance in the public works disciplines heavily involved in major disasters. Moved by Raooa/Roalman (4-0-1, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) Mutual Aid. Agreement 1A105-90-CC1 approved, Mayor authorised to execute the agreement and Public Work"s Director designated as Coordinator for the City of San Luis Obispo as recommended. C-4 ACCEFTAWCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 1360 (UNIT 11 (File No.410) i Council considered accepting public improvements for Tract 1360 (Unit 1) a 42- lot residential subdivision located at 4400 Poinsettia Street; Sastfork, Ltd. - French, subdividers. Moved by Rayna/Roalman (4-0-1, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) Resolution No. 6841 adopted accepting public improvements for Tract 1360 (;Tait 1) as recommended. C-5 SPEED LIMITS (File No. 777) Council considered giving final passage to Ordinance No. 1174 modifying speed limits on certain city streets or portions thereof. Moved by Raoua/Roalman (4-0-1, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) Ordinance No. 1174 given final passage amending Section 10.56.010 of the Municipal Code as recommended. C-6 COMMUNITY/UNIVERSITY TASK FORCE (File No. 123) Council considered recommendations from the Community/University Task Force focusing on issues relating to transportation, housing, resource management, student conduct, and management of enrollment growth. Moved by Raooa/Roalman (4-0-1, Vice Mayor Reiss absent) Staff directed to develop proposed responses to the recommendation from the Community/University Task Fares and report back to Council regarding feasibility, cost, and plans C for implementation with minor amendments as suggested by Councilwoman Pinard. r/ \ V City Council Minutes 3 Page Tuesday, July 17, 1990 - 7s00 P.M. g J C-7 TRANSIT AGREEMENT (File No. S41) Council considered a transit agreement between the trustees of California State University, California Polytechnic State University, and the City of San Luis Obispo for a route subsidy on SLO Transit. Moved by Ravoa/Roalman (4-0-1, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) Agreement (A106-90- CC) approved and Mayor authorised to ezecute the agreement for the route subsidy in the amount of $98,325 for FY 1990-91 as recommended. C-8 LEAVE OF ABSENCE - CHC COIDtI88iOPRR (File No. 123) Council considered a request by Wendy Waldron for a three-month leave of absence from the Cultural Heritage Committee. After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Roaiman to grant the three- month leave as requested. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Pinard/Dunin (3-1-1, Councilman Roalman voting no, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) to reaffirm the Council policy that, if a member of an Advisory Body, for any reason, fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings or a total of six regular meetings within a twelve month period, the member shall automatically be considered for replacement and, that leaves of absence are ' not granted to Advisory Body members ezcept under very unusual circumstances and, when authorised in advance by the Council. Motion carried. C-9 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AGREEMENT (File No. 831) Council considered an amendment to the Performing Arts Center Development Agreement reflecting a cost ceiling on the State's share of the project of $15,643,000. Moved by Ravva/Roalman (4-0-1, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) amendment to the Performing Arts Center Development Agreement reflecting State cost ceiling approved as recommended. C-30 CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS COMMITTEE (File No. 324) Council considered the appointment of a five-member committee to review the current Election Regulations ordinance and report its findings and recommendations to the City Council. Councilwoman Ravva stated that a change was required to the original list of nominees and the subcommittee (Rappa/Dunin) were now recommending Dodie Williams rather than Joan Leon to serve on the committee as Mrs. Leon was moving out of the state. A_1 J_ City Council Minutes Page 4 OTuesday, July 171 1990 - 7:00 P.M. Moved by Ravoa/Roalman (4-0-1, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) to appoint Sally Punches, GlennaDeane Dovey, Roger Piequet, John French and Dodie Williams to the Campaign Regulations Committee which will sunset upon Council adoption of the revised Election Regulations ordinance as recommended. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.L.R.1 Councilman Roalman reported that the County was to hold a public hearing on the State Water Project on 7/25/90 at 7:00 P.M. 8e stated strong sentiment was indicated at the 7/14/90 meeting to support state water, but there was still grave concern that the draft Environmental Impact Report. needed to address several issues. Upon general consensus, Mayor was authorised to' write a letter to the County requesting a sixty day extension to allow time for the City to review and make comment on the draft EIR. ---------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC BEARINGS . 1. APPEAL - FLOATING DOCK - 1114 VISTA DEL LAGO (File No. 407) Council considered an appeal by Jim Dummit of a Community Development Director's and Planning Commission's interpretation that floating docks are not allowed for Laguna Lake front lots in Tract 465; site of the proposed dock is 1114 Vista Del Lago; Jim Dummit, owner. Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution which would deny .the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's and Director's interpretation that floating docks are not allowed within the flood control and maintenance easement on lake front lots in Tract 465. Mawr Dunin declared the public hearing open. Jim Dummit spoke in support of his appeal. Don Smith spoke against. Brett Cross was opposed to the floating dock. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. C City council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, July 17, 1990 - 7s00 P.N. BUSINESS ITEMS �J 4. BA= GRADING PERMIT (File No. 402) Council considered a request to stockpile and treat soils contaminated with petroleum fuel oil on property located within the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, adjacent to the site of the proposed condominium project known as Fairview Station located at 2224 Bushnell Street; The Petra Group, applicants. Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution authorising the issuance of a grading permit to allow stockpiling on a .site located within the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way as recommended in the staff report. After brief discussion, moved by RaoDa/Pinard (3-1-11 Councilman Roalman voting no, vice-Mayor Raiss .absent) Resolution No.6844 was adopted to authorise the issuance of the grading permit to allow stockpiling as. recommended. 5. CLOUD SEEDING STUDY (File No. 517) Council considered the feasibility study for a cloud seeding program to replenish water resources. Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council, by motion, authorise staff to negotieLs, and the Mayor to execute, an agreement for a cloud seeding feasibility study, cost not. to exceed $27,400 with the firm of North American Weather Consultants. Councilwoman RaDDa was concerned that this be a County-wide effort and that the County share in the costs as well as the other cities, if possible. Councilman Roalman stated he could support the staff recommendation. Mayor Dunin suggested Request for Proposals be obtained rather than approve a feasibility study. After additional discussion, moved by Raswa/Roalman (4-0-1, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) to direct staff to request cloud seeding proposals from North American Consultants or other appropriate companies by way of RFPs. Motion carried unanimously. 6. AMENDED AGREEMENT - SAN LUIS HOTEL (File No. 425) Council considered revisions to an existing agreement with the owners of the San Luis Hotel (697 Higuera Street) to provide City-assisted funding for provisions of housing at below-market rental rates (continued from 7/10/90). _'l City Council Minutes Page 7 O Tuesday, July 17, 1990 - 7:00 P.M. Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt a Resolution authorising the City Administrative Officer to negotiate and execute an amended agreement for the provision of housing at below-market rental rates with the owners of the San Luis Hotel subject to the provisions outlined in the resolution. Tim Carmel, from the law firm of Lyon & Picquet, spoke in support of the proposed agreement. Councilman Roalman suggested one-pear leases and expressed concern that the owner or family members not be allowed to rent them. George Movlan, of the Housing Authority, spoke in support of the proposed agreement. After discussion, moved by Roalman/Dunin (3-1-1, Councilwoman Rappa voting no, Vice-Mayor Reiss absent) Resolution No.. 6845 :Gas. adopted to authorise the City Administrative Officer to negotiate and execute an amended agreement (A307- 90-CC) for the provision of housing at below-market rental rates with the owners of the San Luis Hotel, subject to the provisions outlined in the resolution with amendments regarding the establishment of one-year leases with month-to-month renewals and limit owner and immediate family from rental Oeligibility. 8:40 P.M. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, July 31, 1990, at 7:00 P.M. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: PV:san Pam Voges, City Clerk O M I N UTE S ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1990 - 7;00 P.M. COUNCIL BEARING ROOM - CITY NALL - 990 PALM STREET Draft Minutes SAN LUIS OBI_SPO, CALIFORNIA to be approved ROLL CALL at Council Meeting Councilmembers 0-y � Present: nice-Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny Rappa, Bill Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin Absent: None City Staff Presents Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Pam Voges; City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Ren Nampian, Acting City Administrator; Bart Topham, Acting Police Chief; Bill. Netland, Utilities Director; Glen Matteson, Associate Planner; Ron Munds, Water. Conservation Coordinator Absent: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer ------------------------------------------------------ PRESENTATION Mayor Dunin made a presentation. to the United Way, proclaiming the months of September, October, November and December as Good Neighbor months. PUBLIC COMMENT P.C.1. Don-Smith spoke in support of the City pursuing a deslination study. P.C.I. Charles Long expressed concern regarding water and server billings. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Calendar was unanimously approved on motion of Ravoa/Roalman (5-0). C-1 DESALINATION STUDY (File no. 511) Council considered retaining engineering services for evaluating a desalination study for the City of San Luis Obispo. Agreement A11-90-CC, with James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers, Inc. for desalination evaluation approved (5-0) and Mayor authorized to execute agreement in an amount not to exceed 549,200 as recommended. City Council Minutes Page 2 i Tuesday, July 31, 1990 - 7:00 p:m. C-2 WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION AGREEMENT (File No. 511) Council considered an agreement with the firm of Black 8 Veatch Engineers Architects. Agreement A112-90-CC with Black and Veatch Eagineers-Architects for design phase of Water Treatment Plan Upgrade and Expansion, Phases 2A and 2B, approved (5-0) and Mayor authorised to execute the agreement in an amount not to exceed $760,000 as recommended. C=3 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER-COST ESTIMATING (File No. 854) Council considered approving payment as the City's share for cost estimating series during the design of the Performing Arts Center to be located at Cal Poly. Payment in the amount of $16,000 approved (5-0) as recommended. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE (File No. 462) Council considered a Planning Commission's recommendation for General Plan Land Use Element Update schedule for amendment requests. -' Arnold. Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council identify any additional information necessary and direct staff on a schedule for hearings on an update and on pending separate amendment applications for sites in the City. Councilwoman Pinard suggested that as part of the process, Councilmembers submit written comments of any concerns or issues that they have to provide staff with a clear understanding of expectations by Councilmembers. With regard to the recommendation that the Circulation Element be discussed at the same time as the General Plan Land Use Element review; Councilman Reiss suggested that Councilmembers not provide direction to the Planning Commission, but use it as an informational document only. Navor Dunin suggested that the Councilmembers have a tour of the area, at least south of the airport. Councilman Roalman requested that staff use the table shown on paged-9 of the staff report, converted into acreage. Councilwoman Pinard suggested that staff produce a type of computerised graphic that could show eventual total build-out of the City. She offered to provide an example of they types of application that are available. C . C-!-rl I City Council. Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, July 31, 1990 - 7s00 p.m. 1990; 2) agreed to provide written comments and concerns to staff regarding the proposal and Land Use Element prior to the next meeting; and 3) Councilwoman Pinard provide an example of computer application of full City build-out. After brief discussion moved by Pinard/Reiss (4-1, Councilman Roalman voting no) that the proposed three sites on Orcutt and Broad be allowed to proceed under the combination residential designation as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Moved by Roalman that the Dalidio proposal not be considered. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Roalman/Pinard (2-31 Councilmembers Rappa, Roalman and Dunin voting no) to consider the Dalidio property as part of the Land Use Element update. Motion failed. Moved by Dunin/Raona (3-2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no) that the Dalidio property be allowed to proceed under the existing Land Use Element General Plan hearings. Motion carried. 9:00 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 9:15 p.m., City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present. 2. STATE WATER PROJECT PROCESS (File No. 1124) O Council considered review procedures for the draft Environmental Impact Report on State Water Coastal Branch. Ken Hamvian, Assistant City Administrator, made brief opening remarks. Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council provide staff direction upon appropriate procedures for the technical review of the Draft Environmental impact Report on the State Water Project, Coastal Branch Phase 2, and the feasibility of State Water. The key issues were: 1) How should the City proceed in the technical review of the Draft EIR State Water Project; 2) and how will the City decide the feasibility of the State Water Project as a viable water source. It was suggested that Council direct staff to begin implementation of a special advisory election for the feasibility of the State Water Project as soon as practical, but no later than March 1991. It was also recommended that Council direct the Mayor and City Administrator Officer to discuss the issue of a joint Countywide Election on State water at the Mayor's and City Manager's group meeting which- may substantially reduce the election related costs to the City and increase voter participation. A proposed schedule for a future study session to review the State water Project EIR was submitted to the Council based on the current 15 day extension allowed, but also included a 30 day extension, and 45 day extension should the state accept the recommendation by the City. City Council Kinutes Page 4 Tuesday, July 31, 1990 - 700 p.m. Councilwoman Raofla urged that the City Attorney review the BIR and include his comments with those provided by the Community Development Department and Utilities Department. She encouraged the County allow the City to participate in the scope of work for the local BIR, and that the City contact the County asking them to hold a special Countywide Election. After discussion, moved by Raripa/Roalman (5-0) that: 1) the technical review of the BIR be by the Planning, Utilities and Attorney's Offices; 2) that a study session be set for August 13, 1990, at 7;00 p.a.; 3) that the City begin a dialogue with the Board of Supervisors for the holding of a special election in the spring of 1991 regarding the need for State Water; and 4) that the City request the County solicit City's input into the local BIR being prepared for local projects including comments on turnouts, spur lines, and regional treatment facilities. Notion carried. 3. WATER OPERATIONAL PLAN - 1990-91 (File No. 517) Council considered the 1990-91 Annual Water Operational Plan which included an update on the existing water supply status, water supply development projects, water conservation, and the projected water supply situation. Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council receive and file the report, providing direction to staff as necessary. After brief discussion and upon general consensus this item was received and filed. 4. UNALLOCATED TRAVEL FUNDS (File No. 107) Council considered a request by Councilwoman Rappa to expend approximately $637.00 from the Council's Unallocated Travel Account 0001-0101-011-133 to attend the Ninth Annual National Recycling Congress to held August 20th-24th, 1990. After brief discussion, moved by Pinard/Roalman (5-0) the request by Councilwoman Rappa was approved as recommended. COMMMICATIONS Comm. 1 Councilwoman Rappa requested that staff follow-up on the establishment of an advisory committee to include the City of Marro Bay, the County and City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Comm. 2 Councilman Reiss reported on the sale of the Biddle House and plans for refurbishment. C� City Council Kinutes Page 5 Tuesday, July 31, 1990 - 7s00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City, Bavor Duni a adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: PV:nlo Pam Voges, City Clerk