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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/198833 City Council Minutes .. Tuesday, February 2, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 2 On motion of Settle /Rappa (5 -0), the Consent Agenda was approved as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exception of Items C -4 and C -8 which were pulled. C O N S E N T AG E N D A C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council approved the following minutes as amended (5 -0): Tuesday, December 1, 1987 - 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, December 15, 1987.7 7:00 p.m.: Friday, January 15, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. C -2 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES Contract pay estimates and change orders approved and.ordered paid as recommended (5 -0). C -3 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - STREET WIDENING Plans and specifications approved for "Higuera Street Widening from Madonna Road to McCracken's Tire," City Plan No. K -25B; bid estimate $713,880, without contingencies, and authorized staff to advertise for bids as recommended (5 -0). C -4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - MISSION PLAZA Consideration of plans and specifications for "Mission Plaza -Naman Patio Construction," City Plan No. M -02Y and "Mission Plaza Kiosk." City Plan No. M -03Y: bid estimates $30,000 and $10.000, respectively without contingencies continued to date certain Tuesday, February 9. 1988 at 7:00 p.m (5 -0). C -5 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - FERRINI PARK Resolution No. 6386 (1988 Series) adopted approving plans and specifications for "Ferrini Park Landscape and Irrigation," City Plan No. M -53Y; bid estimate $16.600, without contingencies and authorizing staff to advertise for bids and CAO authorized to award a contract within the available funding as recommended (5 -0). C -6 FINANCIAL REPORT (File x233) The City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was received and filed (5 -0). C -7 MORRO BAY HARBOR (File x1102) Resolution No. 6387 (1988 Series) adopted supporting efforts toward Federal Government improvement of mariner safety at the Morro Bay Harbor entrance as recommended (5 -0). 34 City Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, February 2, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. C -8 AWARD OF CONTRACTS - 955 MORRO (File #87- 28/87 -29) Consideration of awarding contracts for a furnishings and construction project at 955 Morro Street; City Plan No. M -50D /architect's estimate $253.000 and City Plan No. M -44D /architect's estimate 5250.000. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Robert Dullea. Office Mart, stated he had submitted a letter to the Council dated February 1, 1988, explaining why he felt his bid was the lowest responsible bid and the contract should be awarded to him. Jim Tierney, L.A. Interiors, the recommended low bidder, spoke in support of what they could do for the City and urged the Council to award the bid to them. Chris Shaller. Steelcase, took exception to comments made by Mr. Dullea stating that their material was not according to specifications. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Dunin to accept both contracts as recommended by staff. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by Mayor Dunin to reject all bids. notion failed for lack of a second. Moved by Dunin /Reiss (4 -1, Settle voting no) the furnishings contract was continued for additional staff information. It was then moved by Dunin /Reiss (4 -1, Rappa voting no) to adopt Resolution No. 6388 (1988 Series) awarding the construction project to J.D. Peterson in the amount of $253.000 as recommended. P R E S E N T A T I O N A. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION Council presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Bill L. Terra for his outstanding service of 39 years to the City of San Luis Obispo as an equipment operator for the Public Works Department. A D V I S O R Y B O D Y A P P O I N T M E N T S B. PERSONNEL BOARD (File #125) Report was given by the Council Subcommittee (Reiss /Pinard) regarding recommendations for the Personnel Board. Councilman Jerry Reiss stated that the Subcommittee had been unable to deliberate after their interviews and would like this item continued to date certain. Tuesday. February 9, 1988. Upon general consensus, this item was continued as recommended. C 1 1 35 City Council Minutes Tuesday, February 2,. 1988 - 7:00 p.m. C. PLANNING COMMISSION (File #125) Page 4 Council considered recommendations for appointment to the Planning Commission. Councilman Settle, Chair of the Council Subcommittee (Settle /Mayor Dunin), stated that he had a separate report from Mayor Dunin as to his recommendation for appointment and nominated Mr. Bill Roalman to fill an unexpired term ending 3/31/88. Mayor Dunin nominated Randy Bullock for the vacancy created by Councilman Reiss for the same term. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Settle /Rappa (3 -2, Reiss and Mayor Dunin voting no) to appoint Bill Roalman to an unexpired term ending March 31, 1988. It was then moved by Rappa /Pinard (4 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no) to appoint Bill Roalman to .a two -year term expiring 3/31/90. P U B L IC HEAR I N G S 1. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION - TRACT 1413 (File 9410 -1413) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation and approve the tentative map for Tract 1413 creating a multi -unit grid system industrial air -space condominium complex at 2925 McMillan Avenue; M zone; Roger Brown and Jack Foster subdividers. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation.that Council adopt the resolution approving the tentative map subject to the findings and conditions listed therein. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Bill Dwyer, representing the owner, stated he had a concern about condition No. 5 regarding an easement for underground utilities serving the site to the approval of the City Engineer and affected utility companies. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion, moved by Settle /Rappa (5 -0), Resolution No. 6389 (1988 Series) was adopted approving the tentative map for Tract 1413 with amendments to conditions No. 3 and 5 as noted. 2. REZONING - C -S ZONE (R1347) (File #463) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation to amend the zoning regulations to allow churches, synagogues and temples in the service - commercial (C -S) zone with administrative use permit approval; Twowise, LTD (Steve Wise), applicant. 36 City Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, February 2, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with.the recommendation that Council introduce an ordinance to print amending section 17.22.010 of the zoning regulations to allow churches, synagogues and temples in the C -S zone subject to approval of a administrative use permit and subject to special compatibility findings. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Steve Wise, representing the applicant..stated he was available for questions. Mike Sparrow, 559 Marsh St., spoke in support of the ordinance. Jane Mendenhall spoke in support of the ordinance. Vince Maloney, 307 La Canada, spoke in support of the ordinance. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Settle /Reiss (5 -0), to introduce Ordinance No. 1110 (1988 Series) to print amending the zoning regulations as recommended. 3. PUBLIC ART - MISSION PLAZA (File *872) Council considered a recommendation by the Planning Commission to consider a request to allow new public artwork in Mission Plaza. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Myron Graham made a brief presentation of the proposed artwork. Ken Schwartz provided a slide presentation showing other artwork in cities throughout the state and country. He urged Council to support the proposal. Paula Zimma, the artist, reviewed the proposal in more detail. After brief discussion, it was moved by Settle /Rappa (5 -0), to support the staff recommendation which was to adopt Resolution No. 6390 (1988 Series) accepting the donation of public art for the Mission Plaza Fountain and authorizing its placement. Councilwoman Rappa encouraged the Council to support public art. She also urged that the City be careful in not placing too much furniture at the current Mission Plaza but look to broaden artwork through the expansion of Mission Plaza. 4. HOMELESS SHELTER ISSUES (File *1046/463) A. Council considered a proposal by Mr. Emmons Blake for five railroad coaches to be located on Emily Street for use as a homeless shelter (continued from 1/19/88). 37 City Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, February 2, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer. identified four policies that Council had previously considered and.discussed in great detail the process that had been worked through to this point with the homeless and a proposal for the future. (See memo dated 2/2/88 in File *1046). Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. . Emmons Blake. 634 Al -Hil Drive, urged the.Council to accept the five railroad coaches and explained what he considered the need and importance in using this as a permanent placement for "temporary shelter." George Moylan, 1072 San Adriano, spoke on behalf of the coalition. He gave a status report on the Sedaka House and urged Council support of this proposal. At 9:30 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. At 9:40 p.m., City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present. Capt. Dan Hughes of the Salvation Army, spoke in support of help for the homeless. Mayor Robert Sanders, also with the Salvation Army in San Francisco, urged support and cited an assembly bill (get from Roger) which would require the City and State to handle the responsibility for the homeless. Betty Nielsen, 200 Ranchito Lane, Representative of the People's Shelter, spoke to as what they could and could not do for the homeless. Roger Lyon, Attorney representing Roger Morph and Jim Richards, of Pacific Home Improvement, raised several legal issues he felt should be resolved prior to Council taking action on the coaches. He felt there could be significant cost to the City and legal implications as well. Steve Rang, owner of property at High and Santa Barbara, location of Daylight Gardens, was opposed to a temporary shelter for the homeless at that location. Dave Ion, from the County Administrative Office, stated the support pledged by the Board of Supervisors to help both for temporary and a permanent solution for the homeless. Arnold Volny, propery owner of where Pacific Home Improvement Center is located, expressed his concerns and urged against the temporary coaches being located behind their property. Rosemarie McKeen, spoke as a member of the Presbyterian Church, urging Council suppport for a shelter for the homeless. John Springer, 1362 Tanglewood Drive, on behalf of the Presbyterian Church, spoke in support of obtaining help for the homeless. Mayor Dunin closed the public portion. 38 City Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, February 2, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. After discussion, moved by Rappa /Settle (5 -0), to continue this item and staff directed to try and establish the legalities of the Emily Street property and to investigate whether there are volunteer groups in the community willing to take on this program. Ken Brooks, 2087 Santa Barbara, urged the Council to be careful not to buy the coaches until they were sure that they would be used, due to their high cost. B. Council considered zoning interpretation to allow the use of church property for temporary homeless shelters (continued from 1/19/88). Nike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council by motion, affirm the Community Development Director's interpretation to allow churches to provide a temporary shelter for the homeless. After brief discussion, it was moved by Settle /Reiss (5 -0), to accept the staff's recommended action. P U B L IC C O M M E N T PC -1 Ron Bearce expressed his disappointment in the method and selection process used by the Council in appointing for the Planning Commission vacancy. 5. BALLOT ISSUES - MOBILEHONE REGULATIONS (File x323) Council considered two ballot measures concerning mobilehome rent regulations (continued from 1/19/88 and 1/25/88). Roger Picquet, City Attorney, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council support the recommended action outlined in the City Clerk's report which would be to adopt three resolutions. The first two to call the election and approve placement of two ballot measures for the June 7, 1988, statewide primary election and the third, a resolution consolidating the special municipal election with the statewide primary election. Roger Picquet, clarified corrections made to the ad -hoc committee's ordinance. Councilman Settle requested that if possible he would like to have the ballot measures worded so that the electorate would know to vote for only one, rather than allowing the possibility of voting for both. Roger Picquet, stated there would not appear to be any way to do that except possibly through the impartial analysis. Mayor Ounin asked for public comment. 1 Charlene Hall, felt that the proposed ad -hoc committee's ordinance was illegal and urged the Council not to place it on the ballot. 1 U 1 City Council Minutes Tuesday, February 2, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 8 After discussion, moved by Settle /Rappa (5 -0), Resolution No. 6391 and 6392 (1988 Series) were adopted approving placement of the two ballot measures for the June 7, 1988, election as recommended and Resolution No. 6393 (1988 Series) was adopted to consolidate the election as recommended by staff. 6. HISTORICAL REHABILITATION (File x457) Consideration of recommendations made by the Cultural Heritage Committee to adopt a Historical Rehabilitation Loan Program ($50,000 - Exhibit C available in the Council Office for inspection). Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was continued to date uncertain. C O M M U N I C A T I O N S COMM 1 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD TRAFFIC Upon Council consensus. Mayor Dunin authorized to sign a letter to County Board of Supervisors regarding Los Osos Valley Road traffic concerns. COMM 2 GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE Upon Council consensus, this item was referred to staff for report. COMM 3 SAFE RESTROOMS Upon Council consensus, this item was referred to staff for report. At 12:05 a.m., Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss pending litigation. At 12:55 a.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Tuesday. February 9, 1988,. at 3:30 p.m. to review Capital Projects. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 5 -3 -88 lb P,- " PAp Voges, i C erk 39