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Tuesday, May 19, 1987 - 7:00 p.m.
C -3 ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS (File #125)
Henry W. Rible, III reappointed and John P. Grden, Jr. and Elinor Kogan
appointed to fill three vacancies on the Citizens' Advisory Committee;
terms for two years to expire 3 -31 -89 as recommended (5 -0).
C -4 DISABLED PASSES (File #542)
By motion, Council approved monthly bus pass for the disabled to be
consistent with the senior citizen pass effective July 1, 1987, as amended
(5 -0).
C -5 WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (File #524)
By motion, Fire Chief appointed to a two -year term as representative from
the City to serve on the newly- established San Luis Obispo County Waste
Management Commission as recommended (5 -0) (continued from 4- 7 -87).
C -6 BINGO REGULATIONS (File #302)
Ordinance No. 1090 (1987 Series), was introduced to print amending Chapter
5.32 of the Municipal code regarding bingo regulations to conform with
State law as recommended (5 -0).
C -7 POLICE AGREEMENT (File #625)
Resolution No. 6216 (1987 Series), was adopted amending the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Police Officer's Association to extend for seven
months the trial period for a 3/12 Police patrol work shift as recommended
(5 -0).
C -8 CITY /COUNTY LIBRARY (File #573)
Plans and specifications for the San Luis Obispo City /County Library
Facility, #P2268 -C: to be located at 955 Palm Street; bid estimate
$2,715,000, were approved and staff authorized to re- advertise for bids as
recommended (5 -0).
C -9 STREET ABANDONMENT (File #535)
Resolution of Intention No. 6217 (1987 Series), was adopted as recommended
to abandon a portion of Duncan Road adjacent to Southern Pacific Railroad
right -of -way and setting public hearing for June 16, 1987; M zone; Charles
Roeder, applicant (5 -0). .
C -10 SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS (File #410 -1313)
Resolution No. 6218 (1987 Series), was adopted as recommended accepting
subdivision improvements for Tract 1313 (Unit II) (La Mancha), a
residential subdivision located at 102 Foothill Blvd.; Hubbard & Waller,
subdividers (5 -0).
C -11 WATER CONSERVATION RETROFIT PROGRAM (File #87 -09)
Resolution No. 6219 (1987 Series), was adopted as recommended transferring
$90,000 from the quarterly program and awarding contract for a Community
Retrofit Program to Volt Energy Systems in the amount of $65,000; program
estimate $175,000 (includes an $85,000 contribution from P.G. &E.). City
costs are $65,000 for labor; $15,000 for partial equipment costs; and
$10,000 promotional (continued from 4 -7 -87) (5 -0).
C -12 BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY (File #87 -08)
Resolution No. 6220 (1987 Series), was adopted rejecting bids for "SLO Bus
Operations Maintenance Facility ", City Plan No. K28X; bid estimate
$879,000. CAD authorized to approve revised plans and staff authorized to
re- advertise as recommended (5 -0).
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C -13 GOLF COURSE WELL (File #87 -12)
Plans and specifications for "Laguna Lake Golf Course Test Well ", City
Plan No. L18L: bid estimate $50,000 ($10,000 to drill bore hole & $40,000
for well construction) were approved and staff authorized to advertise for
bids as recommended (5 -0).
A -1 ARCHEOLOGICAL DISPLAY
' Moved by Dovey /Settle (5 -0), to add this item to the Council agenda.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the Council agenda
report with the recommendation that Council give conceptual approval to
the plans and authorize staff to incorporate an archeological display and
viewing area in the Palm Street Parking Structure at a cost not to exceed
$20,000.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Kathryn Owens, 1552 Madonna Road #A, spoke in support of the staff
recommendation.
After brief discussion, moved by Settle /Rappa (5 -0), to give conceptual
approval to the plans and direct staff to incorporate the display at a
cost not to exceed $20,000 as recommended.
Councilwoman Rapp a also expressed concern that a safe pedestrian access be
provided through the structure to the display site.
Further, upon recommendation by Councilwoman Rappa, that staff be directed
to evaluate and recommend possible murals and cost estimates for inclusion
on the Chorro Street side of the structure (5 -0).
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. ARC APPEAL (File #407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by John Steinberg of a
decision by the Architectural Review Commision to approve project adding
an apartment over a garage at 972 Church Street; Victoria Wood, applicant.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the Council agenda
report with the recommendation that this item be continued to the next
regular meeting because of the request b;+ the appellant for a one -time
continuance.
Councilman Settle suggested that the applicant be allowed to comment as to
any reason that a delay would cause adverse impacts to her by delaying
this hearing.
Victoria Wood, 972 Church Street and applicant, stated that it would
create a hardship as she had hoped to have the contractors in and out
prior to her being gone on a vacation.
Councilmembers Rappa /Dover supported hearing the appeal as they had
received the minutes and other written material from Mr. Steinberg stating
' his reasons for the appeal and they did not feel there was additional new
information to warrant a further continuance.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed to hear
the item.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, then reviewed the Council
agenda report with the recommendation that, after considering the
Community Development Director's and the ARC's actions approving the
original request, and statements previously submitted by the appellant and
any comments by the applicant, determine whether or not to uphold the
appeal and adopt a resolution accordingly.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
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Mayor Dunin stated, for the record, that Mr. Steinberg had called him from
New York requesting a continuance.
Victoria Wood, 972 Church Street, spoke on behalf of her request for the
addition. She stated that they had offered to add screening to the
staircase and attempted in a variety of ways to mitigate the impact where
possible. She also urged that the notification procedures be amended at
the time administrative determinations are made so that future
applications would not be faced with potential extended delays.
Robert Blair, architect for the project, spoke in support of the addition.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, moved by Settle/Rapp a (5 -0), Resolution No. 6221 (1987
Series), was adopted denying the appeal with amendments as proposed by the
City Attorney and Councilman Settle for screening of the stairway, and to
uphold the action by the ARC to approve the apartment at 972 Church
Street.
After additional discussion, staff was directed to review notification and
advertising procedures. Staff also directed to review and bring back
amendments to the appeal procedures as soon as practical (5 -0).
2. TRUCK ROUTES (File #462)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to amend the Circulation Element text and map to revise
truck routes through the city; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the Council agenda
report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution concurring
with the negative declaration of environmental impact and amending the
truck route plan of the Circulation Element of the General Plan.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against
the proposed truck routes. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing
closed.
After discussion, moved by Settle /Rappa (5 -0), Resolution No. 6222 (1987
Series), was adopted amending the Circulation Element text and map to
revise truck routes as recommended.
Upon general consensus staff was directed to send a letter to the truck
group(s) including a handout which could be given out with business
licenses noticing them of the truck routes.
Further, upon recommendation by Councilwoman Rappa and upon general
Council consensus, that a letter be directed to the BIA requesting they
review and make recommendations for a "truck delivery schedule" for the
downtown particularly addressing hours of delivery (5 -0).
3. RENT CONTROL (File #332)
Council considered bills which could limit local authority to enact
commercial rent control.
Steve Henderson, Assistant to CAO, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council authorize staff to send letters of opposition
regarding AB 1020 to the Senate Judiciary Committee, and regarding SB 692'
to appropriate legislators, including a support statement for League
amendments to SB 692 regarding local authority for enacting commercial
rent control.
After brief discussion, moved by Settle/Dove y (5 -0), Council supported the
recommended action.
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4. SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM (File #1162)
Council considered a request from Cal Poly requesting funding in the
amount of $2,000 for the CSU Summer Arts Program (continued from 4- 27 -87).
Steve Henderson, Assistant to CAO, reviewed the Council agenda report with
the recommendation that staff send a letter to the applicant denying their
request and to request that the Promotional Coordinating Committee be
provided this information.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Bessie Swanson, 203 Highland Drive, spoke on behalf of their request.
After lengthy discussion, moved by Dovey /Dunin (Griffin & Settle voting
no), to deny their request based on the finding that the requesting
organization did not meet established criteria for City grant funding.
Councilman Settle stated he would support $1,500 for advertising and
design purposes outlined in their proposed budget request.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she was supportive of the group and encouraged
them to allow the city help them facilitate the program.
Councilman Griffin stated he could support their request and would direct
staff to negotiate a special grant agreement with the Summer Arts Program
of up to $2,000 as outlined in their proposed budget..
Councilwoman Rappa stated she was willing to support a banner but could
not support their full request as proposed.
After discussion, moved by Rappa /Settle (5 -0), that the City fully
cooperate and participate in this organization's hospitality efforts
through purchase of a banner, in the opening ceremonies, and preparation
of a proclamation for the Summer Arts Program of 1987.
9:20 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 9:30 p.m. City Council,
reconvened all Councilmembers present.
5. MAYOR'S WORK.PROGRAM (File #112)
Council considered the 1987 -88 Mayor's Work Program.
Mayor Dunin suggested that they go through each item reaching consensus.
After discussion, it was agreed that the Council would identify seven or
eight major items for purposes of including them as their goals and
objectives for the upcoming year.
Moved by Griffin /Settle (4 -1, Dovey voting no), the Mayor's Work Program
was approved as discussed this evening and to be used as a guideline
document for the purpose of further deliberations and decision - making on
the operating and capital budgets.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Dunin adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. t Monday, June 1, 1987, at 4:00
p.m.
Pam oges, City C erk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6 -16 -87
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