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Tuesday, July 19, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. 1
City Staff
Present: Pam Voges, City Clerk; Michael Multari, Community
Development Director; Toby Ross, Acting City Administrative
Officer; Steve Henderson, Assistant to CAO; Mike Dolder,
Fire Chief; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Glen Matteson,
Associate Planner; Vicki Finucane, Assistant City Attorney;
Hal Fones, Utilities Engineer
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CONSENT. AGENDA
Moved by Pinard /Reiss (4 -0 -1. Settle absent), to approve the Consent
Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the
exception of C -1 and C -4 as indicated.
C -1 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS
Resolution No. 6461 (1988 Series), adopted approving traffic work orders
for the period of 4/1/88 through 6/30/88, as recommended (3 -1 -1, Mayor
Dunin voting no, Settle absent).
C -2 PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS - STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Plans and specifications for "Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing
Project in various locations of the City," City Plan No. M -08A; bid
estimate $757,575, without contingencies, approved and staff authorized to
advertise for bids as recommended (4 -0 -1, Settle absent).
C -3 AWARD OF BID - WATERLINE PROJECT (File #88 -04)
Resolution No. 6462 (1988 Series), adopted awarding contract for
"Waterline Improvement Project on Jennifer Street from Ella to George, and
on George Street from Jennifer to end," City Plan No. M -27P; bid estimate
$76,949, without contingencies, to Christoff Technical Services in the
amount of $76,949 as recommended (4 -0 -1, Settle absent).
C -4 AWARD OF BID - LANDSCAPE PROJECT (File #88 -02)
Award of contract for "Santa Rosa Street, Murray to Highland Median
Landscape Project," City Plan No. K -01Y; bid estimate $31,500, without
contingencies, continued to date certain Monday, July 25, 1988, due to the
lateness of the hour (4 -0 -1. Settle absent).
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C -5 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Resolution of Appreciation No. 6463 (1988 Series), adopted and to be
presented 7/29/88, to Candace Havens, Parking Program Coordinator, for her
dedicated service to the City of San Luis Obispo (4 -0 -1, Settle absent).
C -6 ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (File #496)
Resolution No. 6464 (1988 Series), adopted authorizing application to the
California Energy Commission for the City's participation in its Energy
Partnership Program to allow resources and expertise to deal with energy
matters,- as recommended (4 -0 -1, Settle absent).
C -7 RIDESHARING PROGRAM (File #556)
Ridesharing Program for downtown employees ($2,000 promotional funds are
provided by Caltrans), approved as recommended (4 -0 -1, Settle absent).
C -8 AIRPORT SEWER & WATER AGREEMENT (File #556)
Resolution No. 6465 (1988 Series), adopted approving amendment #2 to the
City /County Airport Sewer and Water Agreement relating to expansion of the
airport service area (4 -0 -1, Settle absent).
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENT
A. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File #125)
Report was made by Councilwoman Pinard on behalf of the Council
Subcommittee (Pinard /Dunin) to recommend John Lybarger to the
Architectural Review Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 31,
1989.
Moved by Pinard /Reiss (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), to appoint John Lybarger as
recommended.
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. TIME EXTENSION - TRACT 1399 (File #410 -1399)
Council held a public hearing to consider a one -year time extension to
file the final map for Tract 1399, creating an eight -unit commercial
condominium subdivision at 3547 South Higuera Street; C -S -SP zone: Steve
Frank, subdivider.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution approving
the one year time extension as requested.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against
the proposed extension. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
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Moved by Reiss /Rappa (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), Resolution No. 6466 (1988
Series), adopted approving the one -year time extension for Tract 1399 as
recommended.
2. TIME EXTENSION - TRACT 1376 (File *410 -1376)
Council held a public hearing to consider a one -year time extension for
Tract 1376 creating 131 lots at 1100 Tank Farm Road; R -1 SP zone; Pacifica
Corporation, subdivider.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
with the recommendation that Council accept the time extension.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Steve Frank spoke in support of his client's request.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Rappa /Reiss (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), Resolution 6467 (1988
Series), approving a one -year time extension for Tract 1876 as
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3. MINOR SUBDIVISION - SERRANO DRIVE (MS 88 -64) (File *431)
Council held a public hearing to consider a recommendation by the
Community Development Hearing Officer to deny a tentative map creating two
lots from one lot with exceptions to lot depth standards at 530 Serrano
Drive; R -1 zone; Lilly Strasser, subdivider.
Pam Voges, City Clerk, stated this item had been withdrawn at the request
of the applicant and no action was necessary. This item was received and
filed.
4. ZONING - TEXT AMENDMENT (R1372) (File #463)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to amend the Zoning Regulations, Section 17.24 through
17.48, concerning maximum lot coverage allowed for churches, synagogues,
and temples; Grace Church, applicant.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
with the recommendation that after Council considers the Planning
Commission recommendation (which was to approve) and the original staff
recommendation (which was to deny) and public testimony, that Council
decide whether to approve or deny the proposed amendment as appropriate.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Greg Wilhelm, 987 Osos St., representing the applicant, spoke in support
of the amended text.
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Bruce Sievertson, 1170 Buchon St., spoke in opposition to the proposed
amendment stating he felt the church was of inappropriate scale and
therefore, incompatible with the neighborhood.
Mrs. DeGroot spoke in support of the church's request.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Reiss /Mayor Dunin (2 -2 -1, Pinard and Rappa voting no, Settle
absent) to introduce the ordinance to print to approve the proposed
amendment as recommended by staff.
After additional discussion, moved by Rappa /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Settle absent)
to continue this item to date certain Tuesday, August 2, 1988, for a full
compliment of the City Council.
5. ROYAL WAY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GP /CR1368) (File *463)
Council held a public hearing to consider giving final passage to
Ordinance No. 1118, amending the zoning map to change the designation from
interim conservation /open space to low- density residential /open -space and
adjust the urban reserve line and zoning boundary at 2000 Royal Way; City
of San Luis Obispo, applicant (continued from 7/5/88).
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, stated Council had
previously reviewed this item. He was recommending final passage to
adjust the zoning boundaries between the R1 /S and C /OS -40 zone as
recommended.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against
the proposed passage of the ordinance. Mayor Dunin declared the public
hearing closed.
Moved by Pinard /Reiss (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), Ordinance No. 1118 (1988
Series), given final passage as recommended.
6. PROMOTIONAL GRANTS /CHAMBER CONTRACTS (File x1051 /1055)
A. Council held a public hearing to consider recommendations by the
Promotional Coordinating Committee to conceptually approve grants -in -aid
funding to 15 organizations for fiscal year 1988 -89 (total requested
$88,675: PCC Budget Committee recommended $43,450; PCC recommended
$46,850) as follows:
1. SLO County Band $ 2,500 S 2,500
2. American Lung Assoc. 8,600 1,500
3. Friendship School 2,350 2,350
4, SLO Little Theatre 5,500 4,500
5. SLO Vocal Arts
Ensemble 3,000 3,000
6. EOC Wine Festival 6,500 4.000
7. SLO Youth Symphony 2,000 2,000
8. SLO Mozart Festival 6,500 -0-
9. Poly Royal 4,000 -0-
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Cal Poly Foundation
3,425
-0-
11.
SLO Recreation Dept.
4,800
-0-
12.
Cuesta Community
College Foundation
5,500
2,500
13.
SLO County Symphony
6,500
2,000
14.
La Fiesta
5,000
5,000
15.
Music & Arts for Youth
2,700
2,700
16.
SLO County Arts Council
$5,000
51000
17.
SLO Art Association
7,000
5,000
18.
SLO Children's Theatre
3,000
3,000
19.
Pacific Repertory
Opera
1,800
1,800
20.
SLO Criterim
3,000
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Total Amounts:
$88,675
$46,850
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Steve Henderson, Assistant to CAO, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council approve the recommendation's of the
Promotional Coordinating Committee and direct staff to prepare contracts
of each funded agency for approval by the City Council for a total amount
of $46,850.
Councilman Reiss stated he would step down during discussions regarding
the Friendship School due to a possible conflict of interest.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Clifton Swanson, representing the Mozart Festival, spoke in support of
their request for $6,500.
Mayor Dunin asked for a show of hands who supported this request.
Forty -six people raised their hands.
Barry Mayor, representing the Central Coast Jazz Festival, the American
Lung Association's requested amount of $8,600.
Mayor Dunin asked for a show of hands. Five people raised their hands.
Fran Dukehart, with the California Arts Council, spoke in support of her
request as part of the San Luis Obispo Recreation Department for funding.
Crickett Handler, representing the San Luis Obispo Symphony, also asked
that Council support their request. Fifty -nine hands indicated support.
Ruth Fash, with the San Luis Obispo Arts Council, asking for an additional
$3,000. Twenty -six hands indicated support.
John Laddon, representing Poly Royal and Mark Gordy, spoke in support of
their request. Thirty -five plus hands showed support.
Ron Rivera, representing Poly Royal for the Youth, eight hands indicated
support.
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Barbara George, Cuesta College, urged continued support and a higher level
of funding than recommended.
Myron Graham, spoke on behalf of the Symphony, the Mozart and Cuesta
College.
The record indicates there was no representation for the San Luis Obispo
Criterim.
Moved by Pinard /Rappa (3 -0 -2, Reiss and Settle absent), to support the
request for Friendship School in the amount of $2,350.
Moved by Pinard /Reiss (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), to support the PCC
recommendation for the requested dollar amounts for items 1, 5, 7, 14, 15,
16, 18, and 19.
Moved by Pinard /Mayor Dunin (3 -1 -1, Reiss voting no, Settle absent), to
support $4,000 for the EOC Wine Festival.
Moved by Pinard /Rappa (3 -1 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no, Settle absent), to
support no funding for the SLO Criterim.
By motion of Rappa /Mayor Dunin (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), to continue items
2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 17 to date certain Monday, July 25, 1988,
at 7:00 p.m. due to the length of tonights agenda.
8. WATER ALLOCATION REGULATIONS (File *517)
Council considered a public hearing to 1) review the draft Water
Allocation Environmental Impact Report; 2) to consider new regulations to
control water use; 3) amend the Water and Wastewater Management Element
policies concerning water use and supply.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
with the recommendation that Council certify the Environmental Impact
Report and introduce an ordinance which would determine the distribution
of allowed water use increases among proposed projects. Further, that
Council adopt a resolution which would amend the General Plan Water and
Wastewater Management Element as indicated in the staff report.
He then gave examples of how the water use distribution would be handled
through a slide presentation.
Hal Fones, Utilities Engineer, also was available for questions.
9:40 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. At 9:50 p.m., City Council
reconvened, Councilman Settle absent.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Bruce Sievertson, 1170 Buchon St., felt that the proposed ordinance was
growth restrictive. He also expressed concerns as to the City's hiring
policy practice - waiting until after a person has left to advertise for
vacancies, which he felt contributed to the problem.
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Charles Palmer, Enterprise Engineering Company, 485 Estero, Morro Bay,
felt the data were inconclusive regarding the idea of retrofitting as an
effective means of long -term water conservation. (See letter submitted
this date.)
Mary Beth Schroeder, urged Council to initiate a building moratorium right
away. She felt it was important for the community's best interest.
Richie Ray Walker, biologist, spoke in support of the proposed
recommendation.
Bill Thoma, President of the Contractor's Assoc., spoke against any type
of moratorium. He felt that the EIR did not address the real problems
that would be created as a result of a moratorium.
Evelyn Delmartini, urged Council to look to Cal Poly and CMC for water
conservation in those areas who are extremely large users and hoped there
was some way that we would have some controlling impact.
Conrad Byers, President of the Chamber of Commerce, urged Council to take
whatever steps necessary to avoid a moratorium (please see letter read
into record dated 7/19/88).
Tom Carey, Architect, 3050 State St..., Santa Barbara, was concerned about
his project on Los Osos Valley Road which he has a large financial
interest in and would be subject to possible financial problems should
such a moratorium be effected. He urged the Council to give consideration
for projects going through the pipeline and to avoid a moratorium.
Ron Bearce, with Concerned Citizens, urged against a moratorium.
Jerry Holland, real- estate broker, also urged against a moratorium with a
concern that it would be devastating to the community.
Roy Hemph, 565 Lawrence Dr., spoke in support of a moratorium. -
Betty Corneldo, 1539 Elijah Ct., also urged a moratorium.
Dennis Law, 1304 Pacific St., and representing the San Luis Obispo
Property Owners Assoc., urged against a moratorium.
Rick Kirk, 557 Cooper Dr., was opposed to a moratorium.
Fred Campbell, representing Pacifica Corp., with a project at Islay -Hill,
urged a special benefit be given to special large projects and those
already in the pipeline.
Bert Forbes, 2415 Leona, was concerned about the City taking necessary
conservation measures but urged that a moratorium be the last resort.
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Randy Dettmer, 663 Hill St., spoke against a moratorium.
Rosemary McKeen, Southwood Dr., urged Council to support the state water
project.
Larry Staler, spoke in support of water conservation measures and urged
Council not to procrastinate.
John French, 3932 Hollyhock, also expressed support of staff's
recommendations.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After considerable discussion, the following actions were taken:
Moved by Rappa /Reiss (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), to certify the EIR for the
water allocation ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Dunin /Reiss (3 -1 -1, Pinard voting no, Settle absent), to
introduce Ordinance No. 1119 (1988 Series), to print which would determine
the distribution of allowed water use increases among proposed projects.
Moved by Reiss /Mayor Dunin (3 -1 -1, Pinard voting no, Settle absent),
Resolution No..6471 (1988 Series), was adopted as amended to amend the
General Plan Water and Wastewater Management Element to allow for an
additional increase of water use equivalent to 2% of the safe yeild (this
quantity would be deducted from water available for allocation as
additional yield is obtained).
Moved by Reiss / Pinard (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), to amend the Water Element
to allow continuous rather than once a year counting of new supplies.
Moved by Reiss /Mayor Dunin (3 -1 -1, Pinard voting no, Settle absent), to
allow new supplies to be counted sooner during project development than
under current policies.
Moved by Reiss /Mayor Dunin (3 -1 -1, Pinard voting no, Settle absent), to
create a special reserve for large phased projects (such as Edna - Islay)
equal to 1% of the current safe yield in addition to any increase allowed
under the Water and Wastewater Management Element as amended.
Moved by Mayor Dunin /Reiss (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), to exempt from the
allocation regulations, projects which make two -to -one rather than
one -to -one offsets in water use.
Moved by Reiss /Mayor Dunin (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), to separate Cal Poly's
use and supply figures when determining the City's water use /supply
conditions.
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Moved by Rappa /Reiss (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), to keep the provisions
requiring no more than one -half of any added supply to be available to new
development and no more than 2% increases in annual water use -
exclusive of the one -time allowance for large, phased projects - so long
as water use exceeds safe yield.
Moved by Pinard / Rappa (4 -0 -1, Settle absent), to direct staff to bring
back the conservation and landscaping guidelines prior to operation of the
ordinance.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
Comm. 1 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION - PERSONNEL MATTER (File #602)
Council made an announcement of action taken in closed session on Tuesday
July 5, 1988, to adopt Resolution No. 6459 (1988 Series) concerning the
matter of the disciplinary action regarding former Police Officer Sidney
Bartholow.
Comm. 2 - ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Council consensus to support installation of an electronic voting system.
Comm. 3 - COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
The appointment of a Council Subcommittee to make recommendations for
appointments to the Council Compensation Committee was continued to
Monday, July 25, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., due to the lateness of the hour.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday, July 25., 1988, at 7:00 p.m.
Pam', Voges, City,Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 8 -16 -88
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1988 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
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