HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/1982City Council Minutes
Monday, November 8, 1982 - 12:10 p:m.
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City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Geoff Grote,
Assistant Administrative Officer; Toby Ross,:Community
Development Director; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Dave
Romero, Public Works Director; Anne Russell, Assistant
City Attorney; Jeff Hook, Planning Assistant;.Lane
Wilson, Building and Parks Maintenance Superintendent;
Larry Tolson, Senior Parks Crew Leader;
1 Others Present:
Dale Mitchell, Attorney representing the City
12:10 p.m. City Council adjourned to closed session to discuss litigation
matter. 12:30 p.m. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
2. DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION
Toby Ross, Community Development Director,.recommended that the California
Blvd. tree trimming be deferred until Fiscal Year 1983 -84, and that the
monies be used to fund the tree planting program proposed by the Tree
Committee and staff. He stated that $28,000 could be earmarked for tree
'planting in 1982 -83.
Council considered the recommended public sector improvements,of the
Downtown Improvement Manual prepared by Charles Hall Page and Associates
relating to Mission -style paving and sidewalks, tree well design, trash
receptical design, street lighting and possible funding in future CIP's
(continued from 11/10/81, 3/22/82 and 10/12/82).
Council considered staff recommendations on public sector improvements
and that Council authorize the preparation of plans and specifications
for the revised mission -style sidewalk, mid -block sidewalk.bulb -outs,
new tree well cover design, trash receptical design, street lighting and
signage. Staff was requesting Council approval of the phasing schedule
for recommended public improvements, consideration of possible funding
in future CIP's and to. direct staff to prepare-an addendum to the
downtown improvement manual.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the financing as
follows:
Recommended- Sources of- Fundings:
Sidewalk Funds $ 35,000 .
Landscape Funds 20,000
B.I.A. Funds :. 13,750
Phase I Total 1982 -83 $ 68.,:750
Estimated Costs
Total estimated cost Phase I $119,400.
Balance of Phase I, to be completed
1983 -84 $ 50,650
Landscaping and Irrigation
:1982 -83.. $ 20,000
Carry-over 28,000
$ 48,000
Downtown Beautification ($20,000)
Calif ornia- Blvd.:' :Tree Trimmings :.($12,,000).
Total Remaining $16,000
Toby Ross, Community Development Director,.recommended that the California
Blvd. tree trimming be deferred until Fiscal Year 1983 -84, and that the
monies be used to fund the tree planting program proposed by the Tree
Committee and staff. He stated that $28,000 could be earmarked for tree
'planting in 1982 -83.
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Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, explained the Finance Director
had anticipated an additional $53,000 for this account last year;
however, it would now appear that there would only be $12,000 to $15,000.
Using the suggested formula, staff would be able to accomplish a part of
the Choiro sidewalk and paving plan, the mid -block crossings and Monterey
Street.
Councilman Griffin stated he would like to see a broader financial
analysis referencing the project to this year's approved budget.
Upon question, Wayne Peterson, City-Engineer, clarified that 13% contin-
gency funds was arrived at by using 3% for inspection services and 10%
for unforeseen events.
Council then reviewed the action matrix listed in the Charles Hall Page
report and reached consensus as follows:
1. Sidewalk Bulb -outs
Council agreed to install mid -block bulb -outs at existing.crosswalk
locations as shown in figure 5 of the staff report. (4 -1)
2. Sidewalk Paving
Council agreed to adopt the revised mission -style paving design as shown
on figures 6 and 7 of the staff report and continue to experiment with
alternative paving method on limited basis and submit to Council.for
approval (5 -0).
3. Tree Wells
Council reached general consensus to adopt the new "mission- style"
concrete tree well covers with integral color and rock -salt finish to
match mission -style sidewalk as shown in figure 7 of the staff report.
(5 -0)
Public Services Director directed to come back with additional alterna-
tives concerning tree wells for trees with problem roots (5 -0).
4. Street Lighting
Council supported alternative #3 for selective replacement of . "modern"
fixtures with city -owned pole and light fixture (4 -1); Mayor Billig to
contact service groups, property owners and other interested groups for
matching funds whether it be in the form of planters, benches, paving,
etc.
5. Signage
Council supported staff recommendation on signing for downtown, parti-
cularly as it related to hairpin signs and the use of international
design characters (5 -0).
Staff directed to review the mid -block bulb -outs for the placement of
planters, benches, etc. Council continued consideration of a standard
trash receptacle design, and directed staff to return with more alterna-
tive designs.
General consensus reached on figure #2 for locations of mission -style 1
paving in the downtown study area and locations of rock -salt texture
pavement (5 -0).
General consensus reached on figure #3 to approve the mission -style
sidewalk program phasing as outlined by staff in figure 3 of the staff
report. (5 -0)
General consensus reached on figure #8 for existing and proposed pede-
strian seating (5 -0).
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General consensus reached on figure #9 for sign replacement plan (5 -0).
General consensus reached on downtown tree pruning policy as recommended
by staff (5 -0).
General consensus reached on the tree list for the downtown with the
inclusion of one additional tree called the scarlet gum (Eucalytotus
ficifolia) (5 -0).
Council agreed to the revised tree well design as recommended by staff
(5 -0).
Council-agreed-to deep root planters as recommended by staff (5 -0).
Jerry Emery, Chairman of the Tree Committee, reviewed for the Council a
project the Tree Committee had been working on for the past two years
and explained that in some areas of the downtown,.it is almost void of
trees especially on the periphery, i.e. Broad, Nipomo and parts of Marsh
Street. It was his understanding there was $47,000 available: The Tree
Committee supported immediate planting of approximately one -third of the
trees recommended (31). Approximately $14,000 would be needed for the
infill trees in the localized downtown area and the rest for the periphery.
Dr. Brown, member of the Tree Committee, emphasized the importance of
the immediate planting of the trees. He felt they should be planted
during the rainy season so they would have the best opportunity for
growth.
Barry Karleskint, Karleskint -Krum and also member of the Tree Committee,
explained that no monies from the landscaping and irrigation funds had
been-used last year as they wished to present a completed program and
not go on a piece -meal basis. They felt they could do a better job by
combining the two budget amounts. He felt the contract was now ready to
.-be let and would urge Council's approval.
General discussion ensued as to the matter of the Council being unaware
of the Tree Committee's work program and the fact that the Tree Committee
did not have a budget, but rather these funds were located as a part of
the landscaping and irrigation funds of the Public Works Department and
had already been tentatively earmarked as part of the downtown beautifi-
cation program.
Council emphasized the need for communication between the Tree Committee
and the Council to avoid future misunderstandings.
2:00 p.m. Councilman Dunin left the meeting.
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, stated it was his understanding
during the budget discussions of last year that the no. 1 priority was
for street signals funding with downtown beautification and the proposed
tree program as lesser priorities as far as funding was concerned.
After brief discussion Council directed the City Administrative Officer
to bring back funding alternatives and an analysis for possible funding
as it relates to all three programs and this year's budget (5 -0).
2:15 p.m. Councilman Griffin left the meeting.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Settle, seconded by
Mayor Billig, to approve the Manual as amended with staff directed to
prepare an addendum to the Manual.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Settle, Mayor Billig, Councilwoman Dovey
-NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Dunin and Griffin
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On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman.Settle, to
direct staff to prepare plans and specifications for phase I.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Dunin and Griffin
On motion of Mayor Billig, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, that phases
be reviewed on a yearly basis through the CIP process. Matching funds
to be encouraged from property owners, service clubs, and other inter-
ested groups.... .
Motion carried on -the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Billig, Councilmembers Dovey and Settle _
NOES: None -
ABSENT: Councilmembers Dunin and Griffin
There being no further business to come before the City..Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned -the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
Pamela Voges, y. erk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 12/7/82
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY.COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO :
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1982 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen
Settle and Mayor Melanie C.-Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Geoff Grote,
Assistant Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City
Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Toby Ross, Community
Development Director; Roger Neuman, Police Chief; Dave
Romero, Public Works Director; Jim Stockton, Recreation
Director; Terry Sanville, Senior Planner; Don Englert,
Police Captain; Judy Lautner, Drafting Technician
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